LIGHTING
Landmark Lighting
On the Dining Porch at the SpringHouse Restaurant near Lake Martin, Alabama, unassuming fans blend into the beamed ceiling. Because the simply-styled fixtures are dark in color like the ceiling, they go away visually while still keeping a breeze moving through the space. In a space where there’s not a compelling reason to go with a fan that makes a design statement, we think simple is always the way to go! The Architect Series by Hunter is a good go-to for fans like this, though there are many similar items available. [photo by Eric Marcus] One question that comes up a lot regarding fans is whether or not to use a light kit. Our answer is an emphatic “no!” — the light comes at a weird angle, is affected by the spinning blades in many cases and most of all; light kits call too much attention to an item that should be about utility and function. There are many more effective–and attractive–ways to light a space, so we try to stay away from light kits whenever we can.
The fan that we use the most is the Industry Fan, from Modern Fan. We love the galvanized housing and old school look of this fixture. And though these fans cost more than your typical off shelf variety from a home improvement store, once you turn one on you’ll see why–the motor is powerful and creates quite the breeze! We’ve used this fan extensively both at the beach and lake and in primary homes in town
Green Industrial Pendant for $429 at our Rosemary Beach Shop
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