Smart Ceiling Fan Trends to Watch in 2024

Over the past few years, smart ceiling fans have played a pivotal role in enhancing functionality and aesthetics of homes and businesses. Not only do today’s fans quietly and effortlessly cool an area, but they have also evolved into stylish statement pieces. Our new 2024 Modern Form Smart Fan collections prove that point as they celebrate creativity, individuality and a harmonious blend of form and function.

It’s all about form

Luxury is in the details! From elegant shapes to naturally organic materials and fabulous finishes, here are the ones that make the design differences in our latest smart fan launch.

Sculptural Elegance: ceiling fans are no longer confined to traditional designs. The latest trend sees manufacturers embracing sculptural elegance, crafting fans that resemble works of art. Intricate and eye-catching blade designs, coupled with unique motor housings, turn these fans into focal points of a room while adding a touch of sophistication. The advent of ABS, a polycarbonate material that’s all-weather, lightweight and easily molded into various shapes, offers greater freedom in fan blade design.
Metallic Finishes: housing and blades constructed from steel (for indoor and damp-rated fans) or corrosion-resistant aluminum (for wet-rated fans) are ideal for metallic finishes, making a bold statement in contemporary ceiling fan design. Brushed nickel, matte black, matte white and soft brass are just a few trending tones. These colors lend a modern and luxurious look and provide versatility, allowing fans to seamlessly integrate with various interior styles.
Wood Accents and Natural Materials: a fusion of technology and nature is evident in the rising popularity of ceiling fans featuring wooden accents and natural materials. Blades and decorative accents made of real or faux wood bring warmth and organic charm to spaces, creating a connection to the outdoors and making these fans perfect for eco-conscious and nature-inspired interiors.
Sleek Profiles: minimalism continues to influence design trends, and ceiling fans are no exception. Fans with sleek profiles, clean lines and minimalist aesthetics are gaining favor among those who appreciate a simple and understated elegance. These styles seamlessly blend into contemporary and modern interiors, enhancing the overall visual appeal without overpowering the space..

And It’s All About Function, Too
As technology advances, so do the trends in function and features. Here are the innovations that are revolutionizing how we think about and use ceiling fans.
Smart Technology Integration
One of the most significant trends is the integration of smart technology. Home automation has become increasingly popular, and manufacturers are responding by creating fans that can be controlled through smartphones, voice assistants or smart home systems. This level of convenience makes it easy to adjust speed, direction and illumination levels with a simple voice command or tap on mobile devices.

Receivers are built into the motor or wired into the fan, so they can be controlled via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Free apps on smartphones, tablets and other devices mean you can manage functions from anywhere in the world. Wi-Fi Technology also facilitates communication with various smart technologies in the marketplace, such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home/Assistant, Samsung Smart Things, Ecobee Smart Thermostats.

Sustainable Design: sustainability is a key consideration in modern home design. Manufacturers respond to the demand for energy-efficient appliances by developing fans with DC motors, LED lighting and advanced controls. These features reduce energy consumption and contribute to lower electric bills.
Efficient, Quiet DC Motors: over the last decade, DC motors have become more popular for operating smart fans versus AC motors because they are much quieter, more efficient, generally smaller, produce more torque and are water resistant and lightweight, offering easier and safer installation. They typically have up to six speeds, allowing for greater airflow customization and can be controlled with proprietary systems and smart technology. Aerodynamically designed blades contribute to a peaceful and undisturbed environment, making these fans suitable for bedrooms, living rooms and other areas where quiet operation is essential.
Reversible Motor Technology: ceiling fans with reversible motor technology are gaining in popularity. With this feature, users can change the fan’s direction seasonally, promoting energy efficiency. During the summer, the fan can be set to create a cooling breeze, while in the winter it can be reversed to circulate warm air, that collects near the ceiling, throughout the space.
Integrated LED Illumination: LED light sources are integrated into a ceiling fan’s housing design, eliminating the need for a traditional globe or shade-style downlight and streamlining its appearance. LED components’ compact and often hidden nature allows for more contemporary designs with slim profiles, minimalist lines and innovative lighting configurations, making them not only functional but also stylish additions to modern interiors.
Integrated LED technology can be color temperature selectable, offering warm, ambient lighting for cozy evenings to cool, bright lighting for focused tasks. They are dimmable so that the brightness can be adjusted according to user preferences and the room’s mood, or they can be a single color temperature: typically 3000 Kelvin, for even, dimmable illumination.

Explore the Latest Modern Forms Smart Fans: the newest smart fans from Modern Forms are the epitome of elegance and innovative technology, showcasing luxurious materials, beautiful finishes and trend-forward style. With energy-efficient DC motors, a Bluetooth remote or Modern Forms App and smart home device controls, Modern Forms Smart Fans offer seamless design continuity and connectivity throughout indoor and outdoor living.
Aura: a sleek, distinctive design with an expansive eight-blade sweep, Aura swiftly moves air across large spaces in style. The 72-inch version is finished in a choice of matte black with matte black blades or brushed nickel and matte white blades with an integrated LED luminaire available in 2700, 3000, 4000 and 5000 Kelvin selectable color temperatures delivering high 90 CRI illumination. The 60-inch version is also 4-CCT selectable and available in matte black with matte black blades, brushed nickel and matte white blades, soft brass with matte black blades or soft brass with matte white blades.
Size Matters: offered in impressive 65 and 84-inch sizes, the 8-blade Size Matters smart fan showcases elegant lines and sharply crafted blades finished in a choice of all matte black or all matte white. An integrated LED luminaire provides dimmable, 2700, 3000, 4000 and 5000K color selectable 90 CRI illumination. A big, bold design, Size Matters is ideal for cooling large spaces.

Spinster: the Spinster 60-inch ceiling fan showcases an elegant housing adorned with miniature perforations, imparting an industrial charm to its design. Its slim, aerodynamic three-blade configuration features a dimmable 3000K LED light fixture with an included cover to complete its design aesthetic. Available in all-black, soft brass with matte black blades and matte black with matte white blades, this fan effortlessly fits in contemporary interiors.

Veloce: unique and playful, the 28-inch Veloce fandelier enhances modern settings with its eye-catching form. Two smooth rings wrap around each other, creating a thought-provoking display of intertwined metal and light as they enclose a trio of ABS fan blades that provide cooling breezes to spaces below. An integrated 28-watt LED luminaire delivers dimmable, 2700, 3000, 4000 and 5000K color selectable, 90 CRI illumination. This fan’s streamlined style is offered in aged brass, black or titanium finishes.

Zephyr-5: the epitome of opulent functionality, Zephyr-5 boasts a sleek five-blade configuration. This ceiling fan features a robust, dimmable, 2700, 3000, 4000 and 5000K color selectable 90 CRI illumination light adorned with handcrafted opal glass and complemented by thick, aerodynamically silent blades to complete its aesthetic.

Our smart fans are tested and certified, meeting industry standards, including being ENERGY STAR rated, Title 20 and California Title 24 Compliant and UL/cUL wet location listed for versatile, energy efficient use.

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