You know the feeling of walking on the beach on a very hot summer day with ocean breeze cooling you down as you sunbath? That’s something just so soothing in that natural airflow. Now you can bring it into your house with coastal ceiling fans, those designed to move a ton of air and provide you with some sweet, sweet relief from heat.
We’ll tell you about some of the best coastal ceiling fans that can turn your space into a relaxed, seaside retreat.
We rounded up these fans that will make you hear the sound of waves and seagulls as well. So relax back, imagine your toes in the sand, and let’s get started to create a coastal cooling escape right in your own home.
Best Coastal Ceiling Fans for a Breezy, Beachy Feel
There’s no more beach-housey feeling than the soft, cooling breeze created by coastal ceiling fans. With unique blade shapes and finishes to match coastal decor from whitewashed wood to seashell accents, here are some top coastal ceiling fan options.
Palm Leaf Blades
These are quintessentially tropical and have palm-leaf-shaped blades in a natural or distressed wood finish. The wide, curved blades would circulate air while mimicking the swaying of palm fronds. Add these fans with rattan, bamboo, or teak pieces.
Nautical Accents
For nautical-themed spaces, you might find fans whose blades are made to resemble ship propellers or paddles. Some have canvas or rope accents, or their blades are painted to resemble weathered metal or wood. They’re great for rooms with portholes, anchors, buoys, and distressed signs.
Breezy Whites
For beachy calm, choose fans with demure white or off-white blades. Understated and unobtrusive, their presence gives rooms drenched in sun-bleached hues and mother-nature-made decor an airy lightness. All-white fans also make for a clean slate for bolder focal points: maybe a coral sculpture, starfish motif, or turquoise glass floats.
With the right coastal ceiling fan, you’ll feel the soft sea breeze and hear the waves crashing every time you enter the room. You close your eyes, breathe fresh salty air, and for a moment, you are seaside.
FAQs: Common Questions About Coastal Ceiling Fans Answered
High-Speed, High-Style
If you want to bring the beach inside, you need a ceiling fan that can move some serious air. Look for fans with at least three blades and multiple speed settings so you can go from a gentle breeze to full-on sea breezes. Stylish options like the Westinghouse Brentford feature rust-resistant blades, an oil-rubbed bronze finish and a lifetime warranty.
Whimsical and Weathered
Some laid-back, surfer-chic, check out fans with a distressed, sun-faded finish, like the Hunter 53090. With a weathered gray finish and five hand-carved mango wood blades, it’s ready to make you think of beach cabanas and island shacks. Bonus: It’s right for outdoor, covered areas, so you can bring that beachy feel to your patio or lanai.
Subtle Seafoam and Sky Blue
Tired of going all out for an ocean-totally vibe? More subdued ocean-inspired shades do just fine, either for a beach-themed feel. At 52-inches tall the Emerson CF955BS Sea Breeze is pretty light and breezy in that ocean-hued light green or seafoam finish and deep, rich blue tone sky tone. Quiet, quiet motor means there is virtually no sound or the rumbling waves with the five speed for an incredibly calming sea breeze.
Light it up
For that ultimate coastal look, you may want to go with a lighted fan if it’s destined for the great outdoors. Some nautical accents include a port hole pattern or rope trim to tie everything in. Nothing crowns the ultimate beach house look than a fan that echoes the shape and cage of a pier light. You’ll be catching ocean breezes before you even know it when you have the right coastal ceiling fan.
