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3 Reasons Fans Aren’t Just for Indoors

Ceiling fans are becoming a trendy and functional accessory this summer, and we have the top three reasons why! Outdoor ceiling fans will help you save time and energy; they will also contribute to the aesthetic appeal of your home:

1. Energy efficient: Installing outdoor ceiling fans can help to preserve energy. Homeowners are able to sit outside on their patio and/or deck and relax under their fan without being forced to sit in the air conditioned house all of the time. They can also be controlled via remote and placed in various areas around and in the house. This helps keep the light switch from being flipped on and off and gives the homeowner some ease when utilizing the fans.

2. Whimsical appeal: If you are a decorating fanatic, outdoor ceiling fans are a great addition to any blooming exterior décor. They bring in attention and add to the overall appeal of your back or front yard. Take our Minka Aire Bronze Outdoor Fan with its large leaf like blades for instance; this fixture will give any outdoor deck that “wow” factor. Outdoor ceiling fans will keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. This can be done by changing the direction of the fan blades to push the air up or down.

3. Low maintenance: Outdoor ceiling fans can be cleaned in a jiff. They may take a little more precision to clean than indoor ceiling fans do, but a good wipe down before the dirt starts to build up will prevent your fan from getting too grimy. Fans are a relatively low maintenance way to keep cool during the summer and turn your outdoor space into a usable outdoor room.

Ceiling fans don’t just keep the inside of a home cool. They can definitely be a useful asset to any outdoor area. Here at Premier Lighting, we have a vast selection of outdoor ceiling fans that we think will make a great addition to your outside space. Take a look at our fixtures here and come into our showrooms for a free consultation.

Light Up Your Backyard with Outdoor Fixtures

So much focus is put on lighting every room in the home, but what about those outdoor spaces in the backyard? Lighting up the yard and patio areas may be put on the back burner for most, but considering how much time is spent outside all year round, it really should be top priority.

Just as you would with any other room in your home, think about what you use that space for. Do you read out back on your patio or have family dinners outside? Do your kids play soccer on the grass once the sun has gone down? No matter what you use your backyard for, decide how much lighting you need and go from there. Then choose what types of lighting fixtures will best meet your lighting needs.

Wall Lanterns: One of the most popular outdoor lighting fixtures, outdoor wall lanterns can provide you with ample lighting while also being a decorative focal point.

Solar Lights: Solar lights are a great option for yards with lots of landscaping. They can be strategically placed throughout your yard to light up the landscaping. This not only looks great, but it can be extremely helpful for finding missing soccer balls at night. Just remember that solar panels need direct sunlight to work.

Pier and Post Mount Lights: Pier and Post Mount Lights help to add style and design to any backyard, while also lighting up the space. These lights can be placed throughout the yard to light up even the darkest of corners.

Outdoor fixtures are great for adding style and light to any backyard. They can turn a boring backyard into a lovely outdoor living space that homeowners will be excited to use and spend time in!

Outdoor Lighting 101

Lighting outside the home is just as important as lighting inside the home. Outdoor lighting enhances the beauty of your yard, increases safety and improves the time spent outside.

In addition to outdoor lighting attached to the home itself, landscape lighting can add another layer of drama and security to your home.
Outdoor lighting can be placed and used just about anywhere within a yard, emphasizing various focal points throughout. What you emphasize is entirely your choice – have a unique water feature, garden, or pathway that you want lit up to draw the eye in that direction? Outdoor lighting can do just that.

How does a dark sky ordinance affect my lighting?

If you live in a city with dark sky ordinances, make sure you’re aware of the fixtures you’re looking for. Dark sky fixtures are designed to only point down to not obstruct the night sky. If you want to light a patio, a dark sky fixture is not for you.

What size lantern is appropriate around a door?

The size of an outdoor lantern depends on the number of lanterns being used. If one lantern is being used, it should measure approximately one-third the height of the door. If two lanterns are being used, they should measure approximately one-fourth of the door. Also, the center of the light bulb should be approximately 66″ above the bottom of the door.