Windmill Ceiling Fans
Is Your Ceiling Fan Damp-Rated? If Not, it Needs to Be!
A friend of ours was hosting a housewarming party recently. While everything started great, he ultimately had to hilariously explain his way through a pretty embarrassing moment with his outdoor ceiling fan. Hint: it was an indoor-only fan and not damp-rated! But we’ll get to that in a minute. Now, in fairness, let me first…
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 MoreBlack is the New Black
As many designers know, using color is a science in itself and can dramatically impact the aesthetics of an exterior or interior. While many may fear too dark and gloomy hues, Black can provide a great backdrop to use other colors, textures, and tones. Black adds definition and a sleek sense of style. Trends come…
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 More4 Advantages of Using Aluminum to make Windmill Ceiling Fans
So many things stand out about our Windmill Ceiling Fans that it’s difficult to put one particular feature or advantage at the top of the list. From American-made to unrivaled strength and craftsmanship, the ability to customize every last detail to match your personality and style, and more, we love them all — and we…
Read MoreHow Cooling a Barndominium Led to The Original Windmill Ceiling Fan Company
You’ve likely heard this story before: Kelly Eggers was looking for an efficient way to cool their brand-new barndominium when she spotted a farm-style windmill overlooking the property. The blades were stronger; there were more of them, and that represented farm living. The possibilities were endless if she could make a smaller, lightweight version. So…
Read MoreThe First Windmill Ceiling Fan: Then and Now
When our fearless leader Kelly Eggers sat down with her husband to build a windmill ceiling fan six years ago, they designed it entirely with their wants, needs, and style in mind. There weren’t any thoughts of creating a windmill ceiling fan business one day. They were focused on finding a way to cool down…
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…
Read MoreThere’s a push toward outside event venues, and a custom-made windmill ceiling fan would look pretty nice in many of those unique spaces
Hotel ballrooms. Churches. Reception Halls. Event Centers. Convention and exhibition halls. These are the sort of places families, businesses, and organizations think of when they need to host an event. But what about outside event venues — ranches, pavilions, gazebos and pergolas, resorts, hotel rooftops, botanical gardens, golf courses, etc.? These unique spaces have always…
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