Ceiling Fan Light Shades
Create An Ambience Using Only Your Ceiling Fan
Ceiling fan light shades are the most attractive style of ceiling fan light kits. These light shades have a very dainty, decorative look and feel so they are not just extra functional but also contribute a lot to the overall style of the ceiling fans. But the best thing about ceiling fans with light shades is that they can actually enhance the effect of the fan on the entire room’s mood and atmosphere.
Light shades are able to create a subtle, ambient light for your rooms, compared to the bold and harsh lighting of glass bowls and globes. The shades can tone down the light or make it brighter depending on how you adjust it, and even to change colors depending on the color of the shades themselves.
Normally, the shades are made of glass, but some leading brands have managed to come up with extra creativity by using paper or cloth as well.
Here are some of the best ceiling fans on the market that comes with light shades.
#1 Westinghouse Contempra Trio with Frosted Glass Shades
With 80 enthusiastic reviews from consumers plus a 4-star rating, the Contempra Trio is a Westinghouse is one of the bestselling ceiling fans that come complete with a light kit composed of three decorative light shades.
The light shades are made of attractive frosted glass that goes stylishly well with the brushed nickel base of the Contempra Trio’s top-selling model 7861500. The dainty glass shades complete the clean traditional look of this popular Westinghouse product.
The light kit requires 3 60-watt candelabra base bulbs.
The Contempra Trio has five 42-inch blades. The brushed nickel model comes with reversible blades that allow you to choose between rosewood and bird’s eye maple blades so you can choose which side matches your room perfectly.
This is ideal for medium-sized rooms and can effectively cool even rooms that are 18 x 20 feet in size. However, it is more suitable for low-ceilinged rooms due to its low profile style; the Contempra line, after all, is part of Westinghouse’s Hugger series.
#2 Hunter Cortland with Decorative Light Shades
If you would rather not trust any brand other than leading ceiling fan manufacturer Hunter, your ideal Hunter fan is the Cortland, which features a unique ceiling fan light shades kit. The light kit is composed of four incandescent light fixtures that look like small lamp shades, down to the distinctive cloth shades. You do have the option to use the ceiling fan without the light kit.
The most popular model under this unique Hunter series is the 22710, which combines a new bronze base with reversible cherry and walnut oak blades with unusual rounded edges.
And since you chose to go with a Hunter fan, you will get the ever-reliable Hunter package consisting of:
WhisperWind high-performance, ultra-silent motor
AVT Hanging System
Installer’s Choice 3-Position Mounting System
WobbleFree canopy
Standard three-speed pull chain
Take note, however, that the Hunter Cortland is UL indoor rated, so it cannot be used outdoors. Another downside is that the Cortland cannot be controlled with a remote device.
#3 Hunter Lancaster with Four-Light Paper Kraft Shades
One of the most unique ceiling fan light shades found in a Hunter fan is the Paper Kraft light kit featured in Hunter’s Lancaster 25658 model. The Lancaster is another 4-star masterpiece from Hunter’s impressive and high-end Designer’s Choice collection. It is designed with impeccable quality and style, from the Paper Kraft light shades, the five distressed cherry blades, down to the antique black matte finish of the ceiling fan body.
The unique Paper Kraft light shades are rarely found in other ceiling fans. The shades are made using kraft paper and is therefore not replaceable and not to be exposed in outdoor locations. The 4-light fixture uses four candelabra bulbs of 60 watts each, for a total usage of 240 watts.
The bulbs need to be bought separately though. While the ceiling fan may be installed minus the light kit, its look and feel just won’t be complete without this highly distinctive feature.
You’ll have no problem finding a perfect place for the Hunter Lancaster in your home, especially with its Installer’s Choice 3-Position Mounting System, just as you won’t have a problem looking for a ceiling fan with lighting that’ll match the best rooms in your house, thanks to Hunter’s knack for creating the most stylish and artistic ceiling fans around.
How to Choose the Best Ceiling Fan with Light Kit
If you are looking for a ceiling fan that comes complete with a light kit, you should take note of these extra reminders. Light kits use extra energy, so look for those that require only 40 to 60 watt bulbs.
The problem with light shades is that they usually come in clusters of three or four, which means they need three or four bulbs. Although this cannot be helped, at least make sure the bulbs are already included in the package.
Other exciting features you may look for are remote controls or wall controls, light dimming feature, and the option to install the ceiling fan without the lights for added flexibility.
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