Your patio is more than an outdoor area where you place your outdoor grill or the area that surrounds the pool. For many homeowners, the patio is a place where they can relax and unwind, read a good book underneath the shade or host barbecues and invite friends over during the summertime. Nothing contributes more to the ambiance than artistic patio design and for many people, an Asian inspired patio design is the way to go. Now that you have your bamboo patio furniture and water fountains, you want to think about not only style but comfort. When relaxing, you want to keep yourself and your guests cool, and the best way to accomplish this is with patio ceiling fans.
Asian Inspired Choices
One of the cardinal rules of design is to mount patio fans. For the novice designer, you may not know that there is a difference between the indoor and outdoor appliances. Outdoor ceiling fans are made out of materials designed to withstand the natural elements - water vapor from humidity than can otherwise damage the motor. Most outdoor ceiling fans nowadays are equipped with a rust-proof finish and no-warp blades. Remember that these cooling devices move air. There is no direct effect to change the temperature. Instead, they provide a breeze to keep you cool and comfortable. For Asian inspired patio decor, look for models that feature bamboo or rattan blades, as these materials will coordinate well with your furniture. Fans with these features are often called tropical outdoor ceiling fans so start here when narrowing down your search for the perfect choice.
Recommended Styles
The Minka Aire Shangri La fan is a natural first choice for your patio. Minka Aire fans are well-known throughout the industry for great quality and innovative designs. This ceiling fan is designed to be used indoors or outdoors, which makes it perfect for installing in your patio. It has bamboo all-weather blades that will match nicely with your Asian themed decor. For another option in the Minka Aire family, try the Los Lunas Bahama. This model is a bit more ornate than the previous one and does not have the bamboo accents, but its eye-catching etchings on the body of the fan makes this one a good choice.
An alternative to bamboo is rattan. Rattan is a type of palm tree native to some areas of Asia. It is commonly used as material for furniture. If you have any rattan patio furniture, then the Casa Vieja Rattan Tropical Outdoor Ceiling Fan is a wonderful choice for your home. A similar alternative is the Casa Vieja Outdoor Tropical Veranda fan. These fans also come with an optional light kit if you're looking for not only to add a nice breeze, but some light if you're entertaining at night.
Palm leaf inspired blades also make a magnificent choice for Asian inspired rooms. The Minka Aire Gauguin fan is a very stylish option for your patio. It is sleek, contemporary, and an indoor outdoor model designed to catch attention. For other outdoor ceiling fans with palm leaf blades, try the Concord Fernleaf Breeze fan or even the Casa Vieja Tropical Leaf fan.
