I must say that I absolutely hate the way fans Don't adorn a room.  This particular has made me rethink my bias toward fans.  I purchased this fan in the silver for a master bedroom and can't tell you how much the fan not only adorns the room but it is a statement piece.  Design aside, functionality speaking, it is quiet and moves air to cool in the summer and to reverse to move air in the winter. LOVE MinkaAire!