Whether your porch is enclosed or exposed, outdoor ceiling fans are definitely necessary when temperatures creep above a comfortable 80 degrees and we want to relax in or close to the great outdoors.
Porches and verandas are a fine place to linger longer and ceiling fans serve the purpose of circulating air to create a cool breeze on those warmer summer days and nights.
Covered porches are not always fully protected from moisture and sometimes a fan will be exposed to winter storms or summer rain. In such locations, opt for outdoor wet location fans certified for dampness which will withstand the elements.
The following outdoor ceiling fans with lights are certified for damp spaces. The Bronze Casa Province offers contemporary lines and walnut blades; the brushed nickel Minka Concept is a modern hugger model for low ceilings. You'll get a wider air flow with the unique design of the Fanimation Metro Gray fan, and introduce farmhouse appeal with the industrial style Minka Aire Galvanized fan.
If you seek circulation only and have provided for lighting elsewhere with overhead options or sconces, consider outdoor ceiling fans without a light for your porch or outdoor room to keep the breezes flowing.
The three blade Matthews Irene fan makes quite a statement, as does the multiple cherry blade Predator Fan with a bronze finish. The Casa Vieja is a classic shape for traditional spaces,and the brushed nickel Concept I Wet fan is another contemporary option for outdoor spaces.
Desert climates or tropical spaces with hot, humid weather benefit from the constant circulation of air. Capture the exotic look of this closed in porch scene with ceiling fans that possess woven or palm leaf inspired blades.
Find Koa wood and a contemporary curved three blade design in the Minka Aire Light Wave fan; or choose the all white sculptural leaf shaped Monaco Studio fan. Introduce a tropical vibe with the woven blades of the Fanimation Windpointe fan,and feel the breezes with leaf shaped blades of the Minka Aire Gaugin fan.
Not only do outdoor ceiling fans keep the air moving on those warm summer days and nights, they are also a great addition to your outdoor living design.
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