Ceiling Fans - Yea or Nay?

[John Seitz]

Ceiling fans seem to be a point of contention with designers/remodelers. What are your thoughts? Should we replace them with new lighting, update them with a newer ceiling fan, or burn them at the stake?

[Ricardo R.]

@John Seitz if its a flip and there is AC either window or central then, I would likely just do recessed lighting, LED thins. Here's why... ceiling fans are one of those things that are only usually noticed when they are present; meaning if it's there people notice them, if not, then no one usually notices. Next, if you are trying to use a ceiling fan/light combo then people will take note of it but will also notice that it is the only source of light in the room. Recessed lights show cleaner and more updated in contrast. Lastly, it's usually a one-way street in 'perceived' and actual value... ceiling fans alone won't do anything at all to raise your value and don't raise the perceived value because while some will think it's practical others will think it's dated or cheap or not their style... whereas with recessed lighting it gives the perception that the space is updated immediately and higher end in comparison and allows you to piggyback on that perception into other aspects of the flip and market it as updated and clean also it is something that many more buyers love when compared to just a ceiling fan. Just my two cents, I hope this helps.