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Retractable Blade Ceiling Fans

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Hunter 'Fanaway' Modern Ceiling Fan Features Folding Blades

— February 4, 2016 — Art & Design
Home design is focusing more on aesthetics rather than usage, but as consumers seek out products that enable functionality with style innovations like the Hunter 'Fanaway' modern ceiling fan are coming about.

Looking like a traditional ceiling light fixture at first glance, the Hunter 'Fanaway' only reveals the transparent blades when the mechanism is activated. Packed with a whisper-quiet motor that provides three speeds, the Hunter 'Fanaway' ceiling fan can also be dimmed, if desired.

The ceiling fan is often associated with being a faux pas for modern home design. However, modern ceiling fans like the Hunter 'Fanaway' are providing users with a contemporary design that will also enable energy and money savings by reducing heating and cooling needs.
Trend Themes
1. Bladeless Ceiling Fans - The development of bladeless ceiling fans presents an opportunity for companies to capitalize on the demand for modern and sleek home designs while providing energy and cost-saving solutions for consumers.
2. Smart Ceiling Fans - Incorporating intelligent features such as voice assistants, app control, and sensors, smart ceiling fans offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies seeking to tap into the growing trend of smart homes.
3. Eco-friendly Ceiling Fans - Developing ceiling fans with biodegradable materials and energy-efficient technology presents an opportunity for companies to cater to the growing demand for sustainable and environmentally conscious products.
Industry Implications
1. Home Automation - As smart home technology continues to evolve, companies working in home automation can capitalize on the growth of smart ceiling fans and develop products that integrate with other smart home devices.
2. Interior Design - With the demand for modern and aesthetically pleasing home designs, companies in the interior design industry can provide customers with a variety of trendy and innovative ceiling fan options that blend seamlessly with their decor.
3. Energy Efficiency - Manufacturers and distributors in the energy efficiency industry can collaborate with ceiling fan manufacturers to develop eco-friendly products that offer both energy savings and reduced environmental impacts.
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