Ceiling Fan Uplight – Smart and Easy Way to Add Ambiance and Create Task Lighting

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your home or redecorate, a ceiling fan uplight is a smart and easy way to add ambience, create task lighting, and boost your energy savings. Many models offer remote controls, making it a snap to switch from task to ambient lighting with the push of a button. Some even include a chromatic uplight that lets you adjust color temperatures and 16 brightness settings for the perfect mood.

The right ceiling fan for your space comes down to the size of your room and the number of blades, as well as its mounting type and downrod length. Most fans hang 8 to 9 feet from the floor (or more, if you have tall ceilings) to maximize airflow. For this reason, it’s important to have the room size and ceiling height on hand before selecting a fan.

Also consider the fan’s direction; a Forward setting blows cool air downward to create a cooling breeze that reduces your body temperature through evaporative cooling. A Reverse setting is best for winter when hot air rises.

If your ceiling fan doesn’t come with a light built in, you can still install one easily with a light kit. There are three main types: uplight kits sit on top of the fan and point upward, branched or stemmed light kits use globes or shades that can be pointed either way, and bowl light kits attach below the fan to cast light downward.