The Best Fandeliers—Or Fan Chandeliers—to Spruce Up Your Home

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When nailing down a ceiling fixture for your home, it’s pretty likely you’ll have to choose between functionality and aesthetic appeal. Ceiling fans are extremely helpful in maintaining a comfortable temperature, but an attractive light or chandelier is typically the more eye-pleasing option.

With that said, overhead lighting is out of style these days since it can be too stark, bright, and unflattering. Not to mention it’s not great for pictures and doesn’t work well to create that beloved mood lighting. To solve this common dilemma, many brands have introduced “fandeliers”—a hybrid of a ceiling fan and chandelier.

These fixtures come in a wide range of styles and sizes to fit your decor preferences, and they’ve become a popular choice for dining rooms, bedrooms, and other living areas. Most fandeliers have traditional chandelier-inspired designs, with hanging crystals and built-in lights, but you can also find modern options with metal frames, caged blades and retractable blades for an even cleaner look.

No matter which option you choose, these two-in-one fixtures deliver plenty of bang for your buck from an aesthetic and functionality standpoint. Keep on reading for our recommendations and factors to consider before you start shopping.

The Best Fandeliers

What to Consider

Blade Size

It’s important to select a fixture that’s an appropriate size for the room—most products will list the square footage they should be used in based on their blade span. You’ll also want to make sure your home has the appropriate wiring for the fixture, as well as if it can be mounted to your ceiling, as certain fans can only be flush-mounted or downrod-mounted.

Style

You’ll want to find a fandelier that effortlessly matches with your home decor and design aesthetic.

For starters, we suggest considering whether you want a modern fandelier with sleek blades and drop lighting or a more traditional option with fewer blades and a statement light. There’s no right or wrong answer when it comes to style, however—just make sure it matches with the rest of the aesthetic of the room it’s in.

Blades

Although fandeliers are more well known for their lighting properties, the blades are also important in achieving the overall appeal. Be sure to consider whether the fandelier has as retractable blades, a remote control, or reversible blades for use in both the warm and cold months.

How We Selected

To find the best fandelier options for every home, we looked for highly rated products that met our criteria for size, blades, and lighting. While crystal fandeliers are the most common, they’re not for everyone, so we included several other styles to peruse through. Plus, we kept in mind a variety of price points, so you’ll see some fandeliers that cost hundreds, while others are more budget-friendly and affordable.

Rosdorf Park Chandelier Ceiling Fan

This option is an excellent choice overall with its versatile design, which pairs well with a range of decor. It has a 52-inch blade span for great air movement, and five blades with a classic black finish. The fixture is surrounded by a detailed cage, with crystals hanging in its diamond-shaped openings and more crystals hanging out of the bottom.

You can control the fan with a remote with three speed options and has a reversible motor. It comes with two downrods for installation, and it can be installed on an angled ceiling as well.

Crystal Chandelier Fan

If you’re looking for a fandelier that closely resembles a classic crystal chandelier, this is a top contender. It comes in three different takes on the same style—silver, modern, and luxury — and it features a lovely six-tier crystal fixture that’s sure to dress up your dining room or living space.

Its acrylic blades retract when not in use which gives the appearance of a regular chandelier, and when the fan is on, you can choose between three speeds. The LED bulbs in the light fixture are dimmable and offer three brightness levels to help set the mood in your home.

Ceiling Fan Chandelier with Light Kit

For an elegant aesthetic, this fandelier features a stunning fixture reminiscent of lavish Old World decor, with an intricate design, large faceted crystals, and an antique bronze finish. Its blades are constructed of solid and manufactured wood.

The fan is 52 inches in diameter, and it offers three speeds and a reversible motor. It comes with a downrod, light kit, and shade, plus a remote control. We suggest hiring a professional electrician for installation, as it requires heavy wiring work to get it up and running.

Marleigh Fandelier with Pull Chain

Some fandeliers can be quite expensive, but this model is a more affordable choice that doesn't skimp on style. It features shiny silver and clear crystals in a three-tiered design for an elegant look fit for a living room or master bedroom.

Highlights include dimmable light settings and reversible blades for a variety of uses all year round. The downright, light kit, bulbs, blades, and blades are all part of the package, plus it's relatively quiet while running.

Leif Ceiling Fan Chandelier with Remote Control

The sleek lines and matte black finish of this fandelier give it a distinctly contemporary feel. It has two rings of long, triangular hanging crystals, reflecting light throughout the room, and there are three black acrylic blades on top of the light that retract when not in use giving the appearance of a regular chandelier.

This fan offers three speed settings and operates extremely quietly, and it comes with a remote control, too. It uses six light bulbs (not included), and it must be installed using the included downrod.

Taylorsville Chandelier Ceiling Fan

If you’re willing to spend more on a fandelier, this option delivers the classic looks of a candelabra chandelier with a convenient caged fan tucked into the center. The whole fixture has a 30-inch diameter, but the fan is just 14 inches across, making it appropriate for small- to medium-sized rooms.

It comes in three finishes—brass, matte black, and nickel—to match your decor, and its eight candle-shaped bulbs help to illuminate your space.

The fan has three speeds and a remote control, and it’s actually damp-rated and dimmable, giving you more ways to install it.

Tiffany-Style Ceiling Fan Chandelier

This fandelier features a beautiful Tiffany-style lampshade that adds elegance to any room in your home. The light itself is 19 inches in diameter, and it has a blue, brown and yellow pattern. Its fan has retractable brown acrylic blades for when you want to cool down the room, and there are three speed settings to choose from.

The light can be set to three different warmth options, and there’s a timer function if you want it to shut off automatically. The drawback is that there's no reverse setting for blades.

Losey Chandelier Ceiling Fan

If you prefer a caged fan instead of standard fan blades, this fandelier features a small central unit inside a black cage making the fan less noticeable.

The fixture is made from metal with a matte black finish, and it features eight curving arms that are topped with white linen shades for an elegant appearance. The fan operates via remote control and has three speeds to cool down your room. Plus, the light can be hooked up to a dimmer switch, if desired.

Eight candle-shaped bulbs are included with the unit and it’s sure to be a dramatic addition to any living space.

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