I wasn't sure I was going to be a fan of the wood blades. I thought they would look thick and odd. But the fan is actually quite good looking and puts out a great amount of air, so there is no longer a need for extra floor fans. I liked it so much, I bought two more, one for the spare bedroom and office, both with the black body. Highly recommend. The electrician also like these fans a lot. The larger size also looks great.