Reposting this from deep in another thread, another forum, in hopes of getting some specific feedback on this new lighting forum. Thanks. ************** First, let me say that I posted to this thread some time ago, and yes, I am still madly in love with my Emerson fans, however... I need fans for a sunporch that was just added with an open rafter and beam ceiling, and the Emerson UL-Damps that we bought for the back porch will not look right in the sunporch application. Because they will be mounted to the beams, rather than to the ceiling, I have been searching for fans with a smaller motor. I have found one that fits the bill, looks-wise, but thought that I would check it out with you guys before actually buying. This question, particularly, goes out to all those MinkaAire fans (NPI) -- what is the word on the MinkaAire Craftsman Outdoor fans? Any advice appreciated. Thanks. Also, any ecperience with fanshack.com? Here is a link that might be useful: Minka Aire Rainman at fanshack

If you already have a 52" and it doesn't seem too large for the room, I would definitely go with the larger fan, especially if you live in where summers are hot. The 52" (according to the Minka site) moves about 400 cubic feet more per minute than the 44" at its highest speed, yet costs slightly less to operate. If the 52" is also less expensive to purchase, it seems like a no-brainer. I wouldn't worry about it moving too much air -- you can always run it at a lower setting. I agree with justgotabme that the room size guidelines are intended to make sure that you have a fan large enough to be effective, rather than to be aesthetically pleasing. Obviously, a very large fan, especially one that hangs low, could overwhelm a small room, but there's a lot more leeway than the sellers represent. Sellers like to make decisions as clearcut as possible so buyers don't get hung up on making a decision and end up not buying anything. P.S. I read somewhere that 52" is the most popular fan size by far.

Thanks for all the feedback! Did any of you buy the optional wall mount switch for $35? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00803UQ7G I'm thinking this will be necessary in a small room where the fan light is the only ceiling light. Otherwise people will have to hunt for the remote upon entering the room. Any thoughts on this? Thanks! eta: Or do the fans come with a holster so that the remote can be hung on a wall where you would expect a light switch to be? Or do these come with the wall control, and it's the remote that's optional?

Your initial post: ceilings are 10 ft with the tray ceiling making them 11 ft where the ceiling fan will be installed. I think that design is meant to showcase chandelier or fan. I'd shop for a look that yeh plays off something around, that needs strengthening, or that you really like... still fine to repeat kitchen's wood - it's a traditional house? Your art has what color -- a stark white fan though high up, might seem to stick out.... it shouldn't be whiter than the ceiling paint color.... anyone think so?