Hilary Farr's Breezy Design Keeps Air Moving In A Large Living Room

Although large living rooms make the perfect gathering space for family and friends, they can be difficult to keep cool. Holidays and birthday parties quickly become uncomfortable in a stuffy space. While many homeowners install fans in hopes of keeping things cool, it often takes two or more of these to keep super large living rooms feeling comfortable. Although this solution helps maximize air circulation, multiple full-sized fans hanging from a ceiling is a bit visually overwhelming. Hilary Farr of HGTV's "Love It or List It" made the double fan method work in a large living room by installing two, three-blade fans instead.

As you can see in the YouTube clip of the "Love it or List it" episode, three-blade fans do not take up much ceiling space. You might assume that the three-blade design is not as effective at circulating air and cooling a room as a traditional five-blade design, however, there is actually no noticeable difference between the two. This is the case regardless of how many ceiling blade fans you choose. If you have a big space that you need to keep cool, consider having these small three-blade fans installed.

Not only do three-blade fans take up less space, leaving your large living room feeling more open and airy, but they may save you money as well. The compact design typically allows the fan to use less energy, which may result in a slight drop in your energy bills after installing them. There is a downside, however, as three-blade fans are often louder than fans with more blades, so take this into consideration before making any moves.

If Hilary Farr's genius three-blade fan transformation inspired you to do the same in your own large living room, you may want to browse the available options at a home improvement store. Home Depot sells the Aldrin 50 in. Modern Minimalist Iron three-blade fan that includes a remote control for easy operation. It is priced at $184.99 on the store's website. This fan comes in a variety of color options, so you have the freedom to select whichever design complements your space. Lowe's also sells quite a few different types of three-blade fans, including the Bybafun 52-in White with Finished Blades fan, which is a great choice for those who like to incorporate unique wood finishes around the home. It features blades made of carved walnut. This item is listed for $191.08 on the Lowe's website.