I love the decorative look of a ceiling fan as much as the next person, but there are things to consider when you put one in your house; especially the bedroom. Ceiling fans make wonderful decorating and utilitarian statements in a room. You can look at the fan and see how beautiful it matches the décor of the room, and then turn it on and realize how comfortable you can feel in the winter or summer. Ceiling fans will circulate the air anywhere at different speeds and look beautiful at the same time. Some fans have light kits that come with them, or you can install them another time. Other fans don't have lights; they are just there to look great and circulate the air.
Ceiling fans come in every decorative style imaginable. You can even make your own to match the room you want to install it in. The one place I choose not to have a ceiling fan is the bedroom. All ceiling fans all have one thing in common and that is they have "blades". When you hang a fan above something, metaphorically you are hanging spinning blades above that object; such as a table, bed, couch etc. It is usually a little disconcerting if you are sitting beneath blades spinning above your head, don't you think? Have you ever tried to sleep under a moving ceiling fan? It could be the quietest fan in the world; but the spinning blades will always keep me awake. I don't like to sit under one either. Logically, I'm sure ceiling fans are installed with great care and they won't come crashing down, but they symbolize just the opposite. In Feng Shui, we look at things such as this and analyze how they make you "feel" energetically. I don't mind ceiling fans if they are hung high from a cathedral ceiling. They are well out of the way and not right above the head. I do like the way they move the air, just as long as I don't have to sleep under it.
In Feng Shui, we always look at things and how they represent other things. Metaphorically what are you trying to tell the Universe? There may be alternative ways to keep cool in the summer that don't involve spinning blades above your head. Why not place portable air conditioners in the house? They are ideal when window air conditioners won't fit, or you don't have central air. You might just want to put a portable rotating fan a distance away from the bed. The positioning of items in rooms with Feng Shui (the Chinese art of placement) will determine if you have a good flow of energy in the room. Sit quietly in your bedroom and see how it "feels". If your master bedroom is large enough that you don't have to place the bed directly under the ceiling fan; then you are ok with the aesthetics of having it in the room. You can use it to feel cooler to your hearts content.
Beverly Marshall is a successful freelance writer, certified Feng Shui Consultant and Aromatherapist. She offers guidance and suggestions for consumers buying portable air conditioners, dehumidifiers, ceiling fans, air filters and more. She gives information and tips to help you save money and make informed buying decisions. You can read more articles about portable air conditioners and cooling options online.
If you feel helpless when it comes to picking and... Read More
Feng shui is a very popular and intriguing concept in... Read More
If your bathroom is looking a bit tired, but you... Read More
Soap scum. Stiff clothing. Clogged pipes. No matter what you... Read More
Not just food for pandas or the stuff of cheap... Read More
Antique glassware needs a gentle hand. This month we'll give... Read More
Instead of carrying dinnerware, silverware, beverage containers, and so on,... Read More
Do you ever feel like nothing you do when you... Read More
Woven wood shades, also known as bamboo shades, are a... Read More
Making a quick set of curtains and a valance is... Read More
Mini-blinds have replaced the old-fashioned Venetian blinds as more convenient... Read More
Oak was always used for furniture because of its strength... Read More
I love candles! I have candles of all shapes, sizes... Read More
Electric adjustable beds are adjustable beds that can be automatically... Read More
There once was a time when the fireplace was the... Read More
Why is planning home decorating projects important? Let's start by... Read More
Home decorating, ever wanted to try it, but hesitated because... Read More
There are ceiling fans designed especially for children, which have... Read More
Philip Diehl first invented the ceiling fan in 1882, around... Read More
Although the exact date remains a mystery, it is commonly... Read More
Putting flowers in your candle will add a unique look,... Read More
The beauty and warmth of granite makes it an ideal... Read More
Selecting an interior designer is the most important decision that... Read More
With the array of choices we have for softening hard... Read More
Creating intimacy in a room is about finding a mixture... Read More
The quality of the wear layer determines frequency of refinishing... Read More
Wooden bunk beds are a very popular type of bunk... Read More
Usually combined with varieties of nuts, dried fruit baskets have... Read More
The Basic Role of Pictures Wall art plays an... Read More
As you begin your search for a futon you should... Read More
Your dishwasher isn't measuring up to the price you paid... Read More
Tired of waking every morning with a stripe of blinding... Read More
Shabby Chic bedding is definitely the answer if you are... Read More
Redesigning your home for summer gives you the opportunity to... Read More
Any wine collection is not complete without a collection of... Read More
If your kitchen is U-shaped or L-shaped, a corner kitchen... Read More
Vintage hankies can make interesting wall décor! These treasures of... Read More
Decorating can be a big challenge in today's world. There... Read More
(When designing a child's room, you want to create an... Read More
Given that the monsoon season lasts for a few months... Read More
Most people would agree that wood shutters are beautiful. They... Read More
Dividing the room into different use areas is a great... Read More
One of the easiest ways to accent and decorate your... Read More
There is this undocumented story about Andrew Carnegie who kept... Read More
When you are choosing a bathroom light fixtures or lightning... Read More
It is a good idea to purchase a full set... Read More
When we found out we were having twins, our teenage... Read More
The nursery is your newborn's first room, his own little... Read More
Limestone is a type of sedimentary rock. It is chemically... Read More
Decorating with old, used fishing gear is fun, creative and... Read More
Wood cook stoves have been used for hundreds of years.... Read More
Since the beginning of civilization, humans have searched for a... Read More
What is a digital picture frame? Think of a digital... Read More
The number of metal wine racks available may seem overwhelming,... Read More
There is something to be said about a space that... Read More
The easiest and most inexpensive way to invigorate the design... Read More
The basic belief behind Feng Shui is that there are... Read More
Usually combined with varieties of nuts, dried fruit baskets have... Read More
Of all the various kits available from hobby stores and... Read More
When the frigid winds of winter arrive, many people turn... Read More
Have you been in a craft store or maybe gone... Read More
The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that almost 90% of... Read More
Begin your written plan by choosing one room to start... Read More
Are you tired of the look of your furniture? Do... Read More
Once upon a time, shower curtains were functional? and they... Read More
The art and craftsmanship of the original designs are evident... Read More
Interior Design & Decorating |