Dining table off-centre from ceiling fan?

[tzolkin]

Cools the food of too quickly. Not thought of as formal.

I don't think the OP is overly concerned with having a "formal" dining room.

We have had a fan over our kitchen/eating area table in every house we have lived in. We don't usually use the fan while eating (so it won't cool the food), but we do use it if we are socializing at the table or just to circulate air throughout the house when no one is sitting there.

 

[hsmamato2]

I don't think the OP is overly concerned with having a "formal" dining room.

We have had a fan over our kitchen/eating area table in every house we have lived in. We don't usually use the fan while eating (so it won't cool the food), but we do use it if we are socializing at the table or just to circulate air throughout the house when no one is sitting there.

I wish we had a fan in our dining room, I dislike AC and would enjoy a gentle breeze in summer..... OP's dining room doesn't look formal at all (my rooms aren't either) I like the plant hanging idea, instead of a curtain rod it's easy to install a second stronger rod right in front of curtain ,hand plants along it (altho in my case it would mean that plus the cute plant shelves lol)

 

[elaine amj]

Not supposed to have a fan above a dinning room table.

I wish we had a fan in our dining room, I dislike AC and would enjoy a gentle breeze in summer..... OP's dining room doesn't look formal at all (my rooms aren't either)

Yeah - we are not formal peeps. When we have more than 6-8 for dinner, it's paper plates all the way. Also, we avoid using AC and I frequently get hot in the dining room. I dislike the way standing/table fans blow air (so inefficient too!) so a ceiling fan in every room possible is a must for me.

I'm happy with our casual, simple feel but am learning that creating a more pulled together look will be more inviting and increase our daily joy in our space. While I have no issues ignoring design "rules" (like dining room ceiling fans) in favor of practicality, I am learning a lot about colors and materials and the weight of each piece and how balance matters - which is why I asked about placing a dining table off-centre. All the feedback here has been super helpful.

My mother (who lives with us) is still campaigning for a 48" round. Which would give us 2.5' instead of 3' between table and wall which is probably still workable. And I would only have to off-centre it very slightly which shouldn't be too noticeable.

So I have 2 great choices now, which is awesome.

 

[hsmamato2]

Yeah - we are not formal peeps. When we have more than 6-8 for dinner, it's paper plates all the way. Also, we avoid using AC and I frequently get hot in the dining room. I dislike the way standing/table fans blow air (so inefficient too!) so a ceiling fan in every room possible is a must for me.

I'm happy with our casual, simple feel but am learning that creating a more pulled together look will be more inviting and increase our daily joy in our space. While I have no issues ignoring design "rules" (like dining room ceiling fans) in favor of practicality, I am learning a lot about colors and materials and the weight of each piece and how balance matters - which is why I asked about placing a dining table off-centre. All the feedback here has been super helpful.

My mother (who lives with us) is still campaigning for a 48" round. Which would give us 2.5' instead of 3' between table and wall which is probably still workable. And I would only have to off-centre it very slightly which shouldn't be too noticeable.

So I have 2 great choices now, which is awesome.

I love your thoughts on decor..... mine are similiar. I have an off center light over my dining table, and I"m currently considering replacing the rectangle with a round .... I think the lack of corners would actually make walking in the room easier IMHO.

 

[elaine amj]

I love your thoughts on decor..... mine are similiar. I have an off center light over my dining table, and I"m currently considering replacing the rectangle with a round .... I think the lack of corners would actually make walking in the room easier IMHO.

We love our round table. Just feels friendlier