Creative Ways to Update Old Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fans are available in countless styles and designs, but most ceiling fans lack color and appeal. The globes are usually white frosted or clear glass, and the blades are generally covered in wood veneer or something equally unimpressive and ordinary. The more ceiling fans cost, the quieter they typically operate, but the styles tend to lack true distinctiveness and artistic appeal.

Instead of purchasing new ceiling fans, update existing fans and lighting sets in a number of unique and creative ways. With a little creativity and ingenuity, you can update old ceiling fans and transform them into unique works of illuminated art. With a little paint, new colorful shades, and interesting fan pulls, old ceiling fans can look completely different and highly impressive.

Update the Old Blades

Consider giving an old ceiling fan a much needed makeover by adding a splash of color and unique design. Begin by removing the blades and cleaning them thoroughly with a damp rag. Next, sand away any shine using coarse sandpaper, and brush away all traces of dust and debris in preparation for priming and painting.

Apply interior latex primer to the blades, and allow the primer to dry completely. Once the primer is dry, coat the blades with a basecoat of interior latex gloss in a deeper color that coordinates well with room decor. Allow the paint to dry to the touch before continuing.

Lastly, sponge or rag paint over the basecoat with latex gloss that is lighter in color. Randomly add darker veins with a fine-tip paintbrush to make the blades look like fine polished marble. Allow the paint to dry according to product label instructions before reinstalling the blades.

Replace Old Globes

It is easy to update an old ceiling fan with unique replacement globes. When searching for globes you will find all colors and styles from eye-catching cobalt blue glass to hand painted floral designs to meet every budget and preference. New globes will give the fan an entirely different look, and along with freshly painted blades, it will look like an entirely new fixture.

Update with New Fan Pulls

Fan pulls can help turn an ordinary ceiling fan into an interesting and extraordinary addition to a room. Pulls add a great deal of character to ceiling fans, and they are available in just about every subject and style. Best of all, installing new pulls is by far one of the easiest ways to update an old ceiling fan.

Take down the old pulls, and update them with something new and entirely different. When shopping for fan pulls you will find everything from ornate crystal pieces to whimsical characters, or you can make your own pulls using fancy braided ribbons embellished with unique glass beads.

Use your imagination and distinctive sense of style and creativity to update your old ceiling fans. You will save money while creating something unique that cannot be found in any store. Hand-painted blades, colorful globes, and interesting pulls, either store-bought or handmade, can update an ordinary ceiling fan and transform it into an extraordinary addition to any home.

Article by Jessica Ackerman

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