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What's the right ceiling fan/fandelier for my bedroom?

last year

My bedroom is coming together! What ceiling fan or fandelier is the best option for my space? Shifted to a more modern / midcentury modern style. There's a small sitting area to the left in this photo. The bed area is easily 20 x 20 feet. Thanks for your help!

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J. Appelbaum
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last year

My switches at the door include the ceiling fan light, the fan itself and the can lights by the bed. I would have a switch that doesn't do anything without a light there. My room is very large. Currently have a 52" fan, but thinking larger??

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BeverlyFLADeziner
last year
No light
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J. Appelbaum
Original Author
last year
BeverlyFLADeziner, are you recommending a white fan? The first you show has the single light. Because I don't have other room lights, it would be nice to flip the switch at the entry and have the single fan light. I like the 3 blade option. Thanks!
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VAval
last year
We have the Minka Air Artemis fan in our bedroom. While I love the look of it, I would never use the light. I hate that overhead light, especially at night. I wish we had researched further to find the similar no light version. If you need a fan, get a beautiful one, but add lighting around the room. Lamps on dressers, etc.
stiley
last year
I agree with Beverly, simple white fan with no light kit. We updated to these Minka ones during our recent remodel. I think a white one will allow you to notice the pretty ceiling and not the fan. And you didn't ask, but I think you could do a larger rug. Maybe layer your existing one over a large seagrass? Your room is very pretty.
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J. Appelbaum
Original Author
last year
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Stiley, Does your fan have a light on the bottom? It sort of looks like that. Thank you!
stiley
last year
No light, although I see what you're saying. It must be the glare.
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J. Appelbaum
Original Author
last year
Ah, I see that now. I'm not sure if my ceiling is white. It may be a lighter accessible beige.
ptreckel
last year
Have you considered connecting the outlets that are next to your bed to your light switch at the door? Then, when you turn on the “room” light, your bedside lights will turn on. No need for an overhead light on the fan. Also, in addition to the ones suggested, above, look at fans with acrylic blades. They come in different metal housings, including chrome and brass, and have clear modern blades. Interesting!
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theotherjaye
last year
No light. IMO, ceiling fans lights are universally awful. We did white Minka Roto fans (our ceilings are all a light aqua) and they just disappear in the room, which is exactly what we wanted.
ks92
last year
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@VAval you can get a trim piece to replace the light for that fan.
J. Appelbaum
Original Author
last year

What about this one??
J. Appelbaum
Original Author
last year

This Craftmade one has a lens for over the light area if desired.
L.D. Johnson
last year
Whatever you do, take the time to research comments about remotes and switches for whatever you choose. We have replaced several fans in the last year, and only one is user friendly in my opinion. The remotes don't stay paired, or they don't remember the last settings when you turn them off. Doing something without a light would at least remove that complication!
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VAval
last year
@ks92
Wow! Where? I have looked and looked for that and not found one. Thank you so much.
VAval
last year
@ks92 really. Where? Please. Sorry to be a bother. I have not found the right Google search to find the light replacement…….thanks!
ks92
last year
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@VAval We purchased a home that already had the fan installed and found the cover in a box stored away. No identifing numbers in it either. So sorry I couldnt be more help.

eta: looks like it should be a standard part - check with Minka?
VAval
last year
Thanks so much ks92
We were wondering if our cover got thrown away after installation by our electrician ☹️
Letter into Minka now 🤞🏼

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