Summer style…enjoy the outdoors and beat the heat!

If there’s one thing you can count on in South Florida, it is the undeniable heat during the summer!

That’s no reason to give up on spending time outside though.   There are plenty of ways to keep cool.  If you must be outside during the day, hopefully it is on, near or close to a body of water.  Otherwise, the evening sunsets and gazing at the stars and moon are a wonderful times to spend outside. 

Make you patio as luxurious as a 5-star resort.  Invest in comfortable furniture that goes with your own personal style; contemporary, transitional or traditional.  There are many options to choose from, just find the one that fits your space and is comfortable.  Add the perfect lighting and accessories and your outside can be as inviting as the inside. 

Incorporate decorative lighting to illuminate the area with a glow that won’t compete with the stars and moon.  Dimmers on every light will allow you to create the desired mood you are trying to achieve, whether you are spending time outside to read or a soft glow over cocktails.  The levels of light will help you create these moods – wall lanterns, table and floor lamps and ceiling mounted fixtures all add different dimensions.

In the heat of the Florida summer, decorative fans with or without lights will help circulate the air on those hot, still nights.  Fans for patios are available in a number of styles and finishes to coordinate with your particular look and style.

Casablanca has thought of everything by incorporating a sound system in their fan – the Concert Breeze Light Fixture is a light fixture and sound system all in one.  Now you can have light, fan and music all in one piece.

Be sure that all fixtures are “damp” or “wet” location.  “Damp” location is normally or periodically subject to condensation of and includes partially protected locations.  “Wet” location is a location in which water splash or flow on or against a fixture.

Around the pool, be sure to keep the area well lit for safety and aesthetics.  There are many options for around the pool and patio area:  deck lamps that mount directly on the side of a fence, in ground lights, recessed wall lights, and an array of landscape lighting choices. 

There is no reason to hide inside during the summer, just prepare the outside with the proper elements and you will enjoy the summer outside, even in South Florida.

Choosing The Perfect Outdoor Ceiling Fan

Usually ceiling fans are used inside the house; however, they also can be installed out of doors. There are many places you can actually set up a good outdoor ceiling fan; for example, in your balcony, patio, in your outdoor kitchen area, and if you have a swimming pool area with a ceiling, also an outdoor fan can be very practical.

Now, you’d be asking yourself why you would need a ceiling fan outdoors. In summer time, ceiling fans are perfect to give a nice breeze while driving away insect pests. Also, there are some ceiling fans that come combined with a light fixture, eliminating the need to purchase a separate outdoor lighting, bringing at the same time an extra element of décor.

Choosing an outdoor ceiling fan is basically the same as choosing an internal ceiling fan; though with some factors you need to consider, such as these:

Wet or Damp ceiling fans? Wet rated ceiling fans are designed for outdoor areas; they can tolerate wind, sun, rain and snow. On the other hand, damp rated ceiling fans can be installed in outdoor areas, but its exposure shouldn’t be directly to the elements mentioned before. Damp ceiling fans are usually good for indoors areas because they are manufactured to last longer compare to indoor ceiling fans.

What Size should be your Ceiling Fan? How big is your ceiling fan compared to the area would you like it to be installed? If you have a big area, it’s better to have a ceiling fan with an average size of 60”, but if your place is small, the size of the ceiling fan should be around 42”.  

Ceiling Fan Features you should consider: There are some features that definitely need to be taking into consideration when buying a ceiling fan; features such as the type of motor, the number of rotor blades and the number of speeds available can affect fan’s functionality. That’s why it’s important to understand each of these feature’s functions.

For those who end up going with an outdoor ceiling fan, we’d highly recommend to visit any of our showrooms or take a look at our website www.farreys.com to find out which ceiling fan would best accommodate to your needs.