It’s officially heatwave o’clock, and when it’s pushing 90 degrees (and humid), outdoor ceiling fans become a necessary evil. We’d probably all rather have some conceptual pendant or sculptural flush mount overhead instead, but preserving your sanity doesn’t have to be an eyesore, either.
Believe it or not, outdoor ceiling fans can actually be chic. This season, we’re seeing a rise of ‘caged’ styles, which come about as close to a proper outdoor light fixture as you can get, pairing breezy but enclosed construction with all the decorative flourishes you’d expect from a fixture first, fan second, such as boho weaves, candlestick-style bulbs, and multi-tier silhouettes that genuinely make a splash on a porch or patio.
