Let There Be Light: On Trading a Ceiling Fan for Something More Inspired
Our bedroom has been undergoing a quiet transformation—an evolution that began, as many do, with a simple mattress upgrade and quickly unfolded into something far more intentional. That new foundation inspired a custom DIY headboard, a piece I now consider the soul of the room. With those layers in place, a new mood emerged: warm, intimate, and softly sculpted.
But with that shift came an undeniable truth—the ceiling fan, practical as it may be, no longer belonged in the visual narrative. As an Arizona resident navigating the joys of perimenopausal night sweats, I fully acknowledged the risk of retiring it. Still, the pull of good design is persuasive, and ultimately, aesthetics prevailed.
Now I find myself hunting for the perfect fixture: something scaled for standard ceiling heights yet rich in presence, a light that adds subtle drama without overwhelming the room’s newfound calm. The right piece will complete the story—proof that sometimes, beauty wins… even over a well-timed breeze.
