10 Best Ceiling Fans in the Philippines 2025 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Interior Designer

Measure the room area by multiplying the floor's width and length. If you aren't aware of the fan size, you can find out by measuring the tip of one blade up across the other tip of the other blade for its diameter. If the fan has an odd number of blades, measure one blade from the end to the center of the fan and multiply it by two.

Consider using multiple ceiling fans for bigger rooms that have over 400 square feet of area. Listed below are the ideal fan size for corresponding room areas:

• Hallway, laundry room, walk-in closet (Less than 50 sq. ft.) = 29” or less fan size
• Large bathroom, breakfast nook (Up to 75 sq. ft.) = 36” fan size
• Bedroom, office, kitchen (Up to 100 sq. ft.) = 42” fan size
• Master bedroom, dining room, patio (Up to 225 sq. ft.) = 52” fan size
• Large living room, great hall (Up to 400 sq. ft.) = 56” fan size

As a standard, the bottom of the ceiling fan should be at least seven feet from the floor. For best results, eight to nine feet is the ideal height. On ceilings with less than eight feet, there are flush-type fans in the market that don't have down rods.

For average height or higher ceilings, designs with down rods are the right choice. It's also best to have more space between the canopy and fan blades for better air circulation. If you have a slanted ceiling or if it's oddly leveled or sloped, there are attachment kits that can be purchased together with the ceiling fan.

As the least expensive of all the materials, MDFs are wood remnants that are compressed together with a hardening compound and are finished with a laminating sticker to give them a polished look. One drawback of using this material is its inability to withstand moisture, however, it can be replaced at a lower cost.

Fan manufacturers have been using ABS plastic for a long time now. It is inexpensive to manufacture and very durable. It is also found on other household appliances such as air conditioners or water dispensers because of its lightweight and solid qualities and is, therefore, the best blade material for outdoor use.

Wood blades are the best material for general indoor use. Although any type of wood can be used as a fan blade, “real” wood blades are mostly made from Balsa wood, a solid yet aerodynamic and lightweight type of wood. It is much thicker and a little heavier than MDF.

It is a pricier option than other materials since the process of sourcing and preparing natural wood into blades takes time and effort. Wood blades can also be used for outdoors even on damp conditions.

Large spaces with high ceilings require heavy-duty blades that could withstand any condition. Warehouses and factories will need efficient and longer-lasting blades for their huge industrial-type fan motors. Whether it is indoor or outdoor, damp or wet location, a metal blade will be your best choice for any installation space.

If you love the old-school pull chain switch you should, by all means, go for it. With this type of switch, you will basically control three fan speeds and an on/off function. Now, you won't have to cross to the other side of the room to hit your ceiling fan's switch button. 

The most convenient way of controlling a ceiling fan is via remote control. You can operate the appliance anywhere inside and even outside the room. With technology nowadays, you'll find that there are newer systems that incorporate Bluetooth technology to fan control. 

Some manufacturers have already installed this on their products, so consumers can now use the application on their smartphones to integrate the functions of their ceiling fans into their automated home system.

Ceiling fans are readily available either with or without a light. Having a light wholly depends on your preference. The usual lights installed on ceiling fans don't function as general lighting, as it's more of an ambient or a mood light that sets the atmosphere of a room. When getting one, make sure that it fits into your room's aesthetic as well.