Sky Fans: Choosing a ceiling fan for your luxury hotel or lodge

When it comes to summer travel destinations, South Africa with its dreamy beaches and bush escapes are at the top of many travellers’ itineraries.

And with it comes a search for luxury accommodation with all the bells and whistles – including the hottest solutions for cooling off after a day in the African sun.

To help, here the team from Sky Fans, shares some tips for choosing the correct ceiling fan for your establishment, whether luxury hotel or lodge, to help your guests stay cool.

Ceiling fans for game lodges

“Although no two game lodges are the same, there tends to be a general rustic aesthetic that wildlife lodges adhere to, which includes a lot of timber, natural fibres like hemp and straw, along with a neutral colour scheme,” explains Sky Fans.

“A ceiling fan made of high-quality timber, where you can actually see the grain in the wood would be a fitting choice for game lodges. Colour variations that work well with this type of decor are: ‘African Blackwood’, ‘Brazilian Mahogany’, ‘Georgian Brown’, ‘Mahogany’, ‘Oak’, ‘Old Ash’, ‘Smoked Ash’, ‘Teak’, and ‘Walnut’, with the darker woods standing out in particular.”

Ceiling fans for country cottages

“When thinking of a cosy country cottage getaway, one imagines a rainy day with dog lying beside a fireplace with a roaring fire, and puffy armchairs that you sink into while sipping on an aged cognac. While this may be the case for winters, cottages in the summer can get incredibly stuffy. A conveniently placed wooden ceiling fan offers an elegant solution with the right wooden finish.

“Colour variations from The Original Paddle Fan range that includes the natural grain of the wood, such as ‘Birch Charcoal’, ‘Country Ash’, ‘French Ash’ ‘Old Ash’, ‘Smoked Ash’, and ‘Washed Walnut’, tend to work well in this environment.”

Ceiling fans for seaside hotels and lodges

“Seaside hotels and lodges have a distinctive light, airy feel with a lot of white-washed wood and large windows overlooking the ocean. Guests staying at hotels and lodges by the sea expect a certain calm atmosphere that reminds them that they are at the seaside.

“The Original Paddle Fan in light tones such as ‘Birch Natural’, ‘French Ash’, ‘Satin White’, ‘White Ash Limewash’ match this aesthetic.

“The Fanimation Islander Ceiling Fan also works well to create a ‘by-the-sea’ look and feel. The Fanimation Punkah Ceiling Fan is another great option in keeping with the tropical theme and is available in antique brass, pewter or rust, and the blades in antique bamboo, clear woven bamboo or natural palm.”

Manufacturers of the original paddle fan, Sky Fans specialise in the craft and sale of high quality designer ceiling fans – view their offering online or in-store today.