MBR ceiling light or fan

11 years ago

Hi all,

We have a farmhouse/colonial that was built in the 70's. No overhead lights in the bedrooms, all switched outlets. Good news is that it's a pretty easy rewire for me to put a ceiling fixture in.

The bed is off center in the room so we have a couple dilemmas.

1) Light centered on bed, or centered on room? (leaning toward room-centered)

We plan on sconce lights flanking the bed for reading, but they won't be on switches.

2) Ceiling fan or simple light fixture? (leaning toward just light)

Wife thinks fans are a bit modern looking and the rest of the house is kind of traditional/farm/country. I'm inclined to agree. We might benefit from the air movement, but we are also considering an extra 16" of insulation in the attic, which might do the same thing. the central HVAC is pretty good.

The bed thing is what gets me the most. I'm inclined to center the fixture in the room, not the bed, since the sconce lights will provide task lighting when needed. Just not sure if that will look odd.

Thoughts and advice appreciated!

Anthony

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Anthony
Original Author
11 years ago
See attached pic for more detail as to layout.
jkayepierce826
11 years ago
Hi Anthony, I have built a few homes and do some interior decorating and have always centered fans in the room, not over the bed. And I really do not like the combination light and fan! As whether to even have a fan, I would only do it if you need it for extra ventilation, which it sounds like you may not. Some people just love the feeling of sleeping with a fan. I personally do not, but my son loves it and could not live without one, winter and summer! Since you haven't missed one, I wouldn't bother. Maybe just an interesting flush mount or short pendant for interest. With your style, check out rejuvenation and/or schoolhouse electric. Good luck!!
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Anthony
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks for the advice. We came to the same conclusion about the fan and the wife was already leaning towards room-centered.

We ended up getting an open box deal on a Kichler Tiffany-ish semi-flush. A little vintage, very practical, and the right size.

Just got the lumber/drywall delivery for that walk in closet today. Hope to get started this weekend.

Thanks again,

Anthony
jkayepierce826
11 years ago
Good for you, sounds just right!