You probably know how much money you're saving by putting in a ceiling fan. A simple switch in circulation spreads warm or cold air through the room efficiently, keeping your energy bills low. But that's nothing without a little style; a good ceiling fan not only works well, it should look good too. Improve the lighting in your home and the circulation by adding a light for your ceiling fan.
Light Fittings
First and foremost, you have to be sure your ceiling fan can support lights. If it already has lights, well, there's a pretty safe bet. If it doesn't, fret notall you need is a ceiling light fitter. These fitters can look minimalistic and modern or replicate baroque era chandeliers, depending on your tastes. Obviously, you should check for compatibility with your ceiling fan before installation.
Light fitters let you choose how many bulbs your fan will have, from one to about five. Lights that point upwards are known as uplights, while lights that point downwards are known as downlights or light kits. You can also find ceiling light fixtures for outdoor areas, like patios or open sun rooms. As a rule, ceiling fan lights use candelabra bulbs, per federal requirements.
Glassy Elegance
If you already have a ceiling fan with a light fixture, you can always change things up with new fan light glass covering. Those using the globe lamp style can start by looking for different glass textures, going from alabaster to a frosted finish. If you use a bowl shaped light, you can similarly find many options, from elegantly etched glass and stained glass to a simple, pristine cover for your light bulbs. Fan lights that extend from the motor housing also offer versatile choices that can open up a room.
