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Not long ago, spotting a ceiling fan in the home of a neighbour or relative was enough to spark a curiosity fuelled conversation. Today, the popularity of these fans is strong, with many designs including a ceiling light in them to make the fixture as practical as it is exotic. The use of such fixtures in the home is actually of much more benefit than might seem obvious, freshening a stuffy room and even helping to reduce temperatures on hot summer days. Obviously, outdoor lighting is a different situation entirely, with large open spaces and the lack of any walls meaning that no light is reflected back into the living space. The garden is a perfect example, with the effectiveness of any lighting device dependent on its distance from it. So, a range of only five or six meters can often be the limit of good vision before items haze in the darkness of night. The stronger the light the further that distance can be, with spot lights and flood lights being, therefore, much more effective. With open air places, of course, a fan is hardly required. However, the growing popularity of extensions and detached buildings means that the range of interior decoration now includes themes related to more natural and even tropical places. The result is that fans have found a place in homes, both inside and outside of the main building. Conservatories and orangeries are both additions to a home structure that are specifically design to expand living space while also bringing the outdoors inside. Though there are some structural differences between the two, both boast a significant amount of glazing to give the impression that one is not fully inside building. Accordingly, the interior design is often tailored to fit in with this purpose, with wicker furniture and brightly coloured walls or floor tiles used to maximise light. A spacious, airy feel is what is desired and a fan hanging from the glazed roof can play its part. If wicker and white are the main colour themes, then a bright, chestnut brown brass finish creates a woodish effect that can complement the feeling of nature that the space has. Plain white is also suitable, providing a more discreet presence, though the actual finish depends greatly on what the home owner desires. Of course, there are ample places inside the home where design can also demand the spaciousness of the great outdoors be mimicked. A bathroom, for example, is a room where the humidity created by hot running water is compounded by the often low level of light provided by a preference for small windows rather than large ones. The overall effect can be uncomfortable to say the least, but a fan has a telling influence on bathroom atmosphere. Bathroom designs are usually focused on providing a sense of expansion to lighten the whole bathing experience. So, minimalism is a favoured decor option, with bright tiles to open the flooring and refreshing blues and whites for the walls to keep them as much at a distance as possible. But to create the ventilation or the movement of air that can provide further lightness about the room, the simple rotation of the blades will result in the moisture being pushed faster through the window or even door. These fans are highly effective in this role, and the fact that they can also lend considerable style to the room makes them the perfect addition. Even in the dining room, where the focus is on mealtime and not necessarily any sense of the outdoors, these ceiling fans also have a place, ensuring that the aromas created by the meal on the table are effectively circulated. The conservative may prefer a brass fitting to complement the earthy mood of dark hard wood flooring, but a more contemporary design can be complemented by a chrome fan hanging over the dining room table. A more elegantly designed satin white fixture may also be suitable. Of course, the fact that these fixtures are almost always available with lighting means that the practical advantages are many. Indeed, spot lights can also feature below fans, with sets of three allowing for light to be projected on specific areas. Even the issue of outdoor lighting is addressed effectively, with such fixtures lighting up a veranda of an elevated conservatory, for example. The fan can then provide the additional air flow needed on those balmy summer evenings. Kathryn Dawson writes articles about LiteCraft, a UK leading supplier of all home lighting and outdoor lighting, available up to 75 percent lower than high street prices. LiteCraft has been in the business of providing premium-quality products including spot lights, floor lamps, ceiling lights and ceiling fans for more than 60 years to customers around the world. With loyal friendly staff who are pleased to act as your own personal shopper to enhance your shopping experience in store.
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