Matching looks allows you to create a sense of flow blending everything in the house together. You may think you have done a good job but if you look around, there may be things that just don’t fit in. One of these items can be ceiling fans.

Fans are fast becoming decorative pieces in homes. There are a wide variety of options in design for fans now a days, from modern to contemporary, a wider choice of materials and style detailing, along with many choice of light integration not to mention that a fan is much more energy efficient.

One of the biggest trends lately is that decorators are treating fans almost like pieces of furniture. From a decorating standpoint you can have the best of both worlds a beautiful light fixture that has the functionality of a ceiling fan.

There are now fans on the market that feature an exquisite lighting fixture with retractable fan blades. If you are looking for more of a retro look, how about a fan with a metallic housing and single matching blade that pushes a lot of air around. For outdoor decorating, there are units that feature decorative plastic blades that look like they are made out of wood or metal.

The Trend is the prevalence of fans with larger motors and intricately decorated blades. The larger motors allow the fans to move air around more efficiently. Leaf-shaped wooden blades were the most popular decorative accents for years but now blades with new designs and different materials such as points and swirls are popular.

In addition to a wide array of decorative options, today’s fans are also more energy efficient than ever before. Improved motor and blade designs require less energy to run than conventional fan/light units. During the summer months, a fan can reduce the apparent room temperature by as much as eight degrees. This can save you $15 to $20 per year on utility bills, plus any additional air conditioning or heating savings gained when the fan is operated properly.

Here are some tips that will make finding the fan that works best for your home a breeze:

1.Bigger rooms need bigger fans. For maximum efficiency choose a fan to fit your room size. In a room up to 75 square feet, like a bathroom, choose a 29- to 36-inch fan. Medium sized rooms up to 144 square feet can fit ceiling fans with 36- to 42-inch blades. The larger bedrooms and family rooms around 225 square feet work most efficiently with 50- to 54-inch blades.

2.Ceiling height is also important when choosing a fan. Place the fan higher than seven feet above the floor in the middle of the room for maximum comfort, circulation and aesthetics. Optimal placement would be eight-to nine-feet from the floor.

3.Fan blades determine the amount of air being circulated throughout the room. The fan blade brackets should be positioned to hold the blade at a 12- to 15-degree angle for optimal circulation and be weighted and matched as a balanced set to avoid having your fan wobble.

4.The ceiling fan motor is responsible for producing quiet operation while driving the blades for air movement. Look for a high-quality motor with heavy-duty windings and sealed bearings that are permanently lubricated.

5. Also when you choose to purchase a ceiling fan, look for a good warranty for the life of your fan. Some manufacturers offer a lifetime warranty and in-home service.