Rustic Decor
Can a Ceiling Fan Make My Living Room Warmer?
Every winter, you watch your spouse flip the little black switch on the base of your ceiling fan to the opposite position, promptly forcing the fan blades to spin clockwise rather than counter-clockwise. He always says that rotating the fan blades in the opposite direction causes the room to feel warmer and more comfortable. And…
Read MoreA Few Ideas to Spruce Up Your Home for the Holidays
The holidays are almost here. Can you feel it? We sure can! And, of course, that means diving headfirst into everything that makes this time of the year fun: baking delicious deserts, Thanksgiving feasts on the farm, Christmas presents wrapped and ready under the tree, children’s laughter, and … you guessed it … decorating your…
Read MoreOur Custom Western Cowhide Frameworks are ALL the Rage
For years, we’ve specialized in hand-assembling beautiful, bold Windmill Ceiling Fans for homes, businesses, and more; We are excited to share that The Windmill Ceiling Fan Co is introducing our exclusive custom gallery, Western Cowhide Frameworks! You will be amazed by the innovation behind these custom artwork creations made in America with high-quality American-sourced materials.…
Read MoreShould My Baby’s Nursery Have A Ceiling Fan?
Putting a ceiling fan in your nursery not only elevates the style of the space, but researchers have found that it could help your baby sleep safer! According to this study by the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers discovered that having a fan running while the baby is asleep will reduce the risk…
Read MoreCan Holiday Decorations Be Rustic?
You don’t have to be an expert interior designer to hear the term “rustic” and immediately think of log cabins, a weathered look that says something has been around for ages, and colors that are approachable, relaxed, calming, earthy, and traditional. Rustic is easily one of the more recognizable design trends today, and everyone wants…
Read More5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Fall Season
Given the seemingly never-ending hot temperatures throughout North Texas, it can feel like the cooler days of the fall season are so … far … away. No more triple-digit heat – it’s got to cool off soon, right? Where are September and October when you need em!? Yes, it will cool off — and, thankfully,…
Read MoreThe Exotic History of Cowhide
Humanity has a long and rich history of creating from the furs of animals. It makes total sense as humans are pretty much hairless; they turned to the furred skin of other animals for safety and comfort! Archeologists believe that we have been using animal hides since the prehistoric era. Common hides came from cattle…
Read MoreAluminum Windmill Fans for Outdoor Spaces
As the summer heat creeps in and the sun stays out later, our minds turn to cool our outdoor spaces so they can still be enjoyable! And that means outdoor ceiling fans… An overhead ceiling fan can elevate a basic back patio and turn it into an oasis. Outdoor ceiling fans are a must for…
Read MorePutting the Windmill Ceiling Fan Touch on Paradise Valley
Yellowstone, the hot-tempered drama about a familial ranch legacy and the winds of changes in the mountains of Montana, also happens to be the most-watched show on cable in the USA. This Kevin Costner-led drama appeared on the scene just three years ago and had a reverse rise to fame, growing large audiences in smaller…
Read MoreWestern Design vs. Rustic Farmhouse Design: What’s the Difference?
The terms “Western” and “Rustic Farmhouse” get thrown around a lot in the design world to describe a variety of unique home decor and accent pieces. We even use them to describe our Windmill Ceiling Fans and the myriad of customized looks we can do to match fixtures and furniture with ease. But when you’re…
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