Hello Susan, Greg here, I am one of the ceiling fan experts at Hansen Wholesale. I have been selling ceiling fans for nearly 30 years now and as a test, I put the Minka Aire Concept II in my daughters bedroom, and the Emerson Curva Sky in my small home office. Both rooms are about 10 x 10. They are both 3 blade flush mount fans that are quite similar in style and price range. I prefer the Emerson Curva Sky because it is a bit less heavy looking and runs quieter due to the blade design. It also comes with a 6 speed controller compared to the 3 speeds of the Minka fan. It is also in the same price range. So, I prefer the Emerson fan over the Minka fan. Emerson has been making ceiling fans since 1895, Minka Aire is a recent company about 20 years old now. Both are good brands, but I prefer Emerson for the longevity. I used the 44" fans in these rooms, but if your room is any bigger than 10 x 10 you should use the 52" versions since they move a lot more air. Both versions were upgraded this year to include an LED light and have an "L" in the model number. The previous year's models have a Halogen light. So make sure you get the "L" version Here are pictures and links to the white versions, although they are available in other finishes: Notice the Curva Sky is less bulky CF152LWW: Emerson Curva Sky 52" CF144LWW: Emerson Curva Sky 44" F518LWH: Minka Aire Concept II 52" F519LWH: Minka Aire Concept II 44" I am happy to respond to further questions: Greg Tillotson Ceiling Fan Expert Hansen Wholesale https://www.hansenwholesale.com

I've seen the Dyson fans -- very cool and very quiet. Will have to check out whether they oscilate. They are pricey, but not a lot more than a mid range ceiling fan. DH sleeps with a c-pap machine that sits on his nightstand with a lamp (crystal hunk that stays) and a clock, so I'm thinking table top is not likely to work. I was thinking a decorative floor fan on the opposite side of the room where there is a reading chair. We also have a tray ceiling and the small wall fans mounted up inthe corners might be a possibility, but I don't want them to compete with the light fixture (if we go that route). We have ordered a new fixture for the dining room and won't get that in until January, so I don't think we will get to this project until spring. Maybe someone will come out with a crystal drum fan in the meantime. ;-)

Thanks again. I did review a number of options before posting here for review by the big guns. :) I know some people love the remotes, but personally, I prefer simplicity and control via switches. A remote is one more thing to lose and/or have "hidden" by young children! And yes, our current switches are rotary-style combo setups (two knobs per switch) that control both lights and the fan - there are two settings for lights (low or high) and three speed settings for the fan - each controlled by its respective rotary knob. I've found plenty of switches that control both fan and offer dimming for lights - but all are rated for halogens or incandescents. It's just odd, and I wonder why. I did try a "dimmable" candelabra LED in our current fan/dimmer switch setup - it flickered badly on the low setting. I think some dimmable LED bulbs are okay with newer incandescent dimmers (per happy reviews from folks like JMVD), whereas other LEDs - even those rated dimmable - are more finicky. I won't beat a dead horse. I just wondered if anyone knew of combo switches rated for LEDs that I might have overlooked, or if there was a compelling reason for why they don't seem to exist yet. Maybe we'll try a Maestro switch though, and experiment. Thanks again!

The answer to this one is quite subjective, so everyone will have their own opinion. Blending with the ceiling is less risky and will make the fan less obtrusive in the room. Blending with the floor may make more of a design statement. But if you are really creative with your design and willing to take a little more risk to make a statement, you might decide that the fan does not need to match the ceiling or the floor, but blend in with the room decor. Take a look at the 3 examples below? The first blends with the ceiling, the second with the floor and the third with the decor. Whichever you like best in this case may help you decide what to do in your home. Also, if you email us pictures of your room, we can show you how different fans will look in your room (see email address below). Fanimation 84" Custom Wrap in White Fanimation 84" Custom Wrap in Brushed Nickel with Natural Blades Fanimation 84" Custom Wrap in Matte Greige Here are just a few examples of how to create a bold look with ceiling fans that work into the decor instead of blending in with the ceiling or floor: Monte Carlo Prairie Windmill Ceiling Fan Monte Carlo Maverick Modern Forms Woody Fanimation Stellar Quorum Windmill Ceiling Fan Posted by: Greg Tillotson Webmaster for Hansen Wholesale Ceiling Fan Experts...Online Since 1994 https://www.hansenwholesale.com Email Pictures To: gregt@hansenwholesale.com