It's that time of year again. After waiting and waiting for the sun and the heat, we are now reminded that, in the UK, we are mostly under-prepared in our homes to handle the hotter-than-normal weather and immediately seek out ways to cool ourselves down.
As such, I had been on the hunt for items to help with this very predicament when I came across this Freestanding Pedestal Fan on Habitat at 20% off — it's new, incredibly stylish, and I can't argue with the price.
"This style of wood finish, that looks a little bit like teak, is an emerging trend in design right now, and for this fan, it lends it some mid-century cool. A lot of the time, these sorts of fans look very bland and tech-y, but introducing this finish helps it blend into your home more, meaning you won't feel so obliged to hide it away in cupboards when it's not in use," says our editor, Hugh Metcalf.
So if you're looking to use a fan to cool down a room, this cost-effective alternative to air conditioning might just be the one for you.
The Habitat Freestanding Pedestal Fan
Size: H112, W34.5, D28cm
This sleek, modern turbo air pedestal fan has 12 wind speed settings with multi-directional air flow that circulates air evenly throughout your home. You can easily toggle between three modes with its remote control, and with a two-meter cord length, you can cool down a room both stylishly and flexibly.
What Are the Benefits of Freestanding Fans?
There are so many benefits to freestanding fans — here are some of the key features:
- Portable — a pedestal fan can easily be moved and stored for flexible cooling
- Affordable — a significantly cheaper alternative to many other cooling options, including air conditioning
- Adjustable — many standing fans come with flexible heights and tilts to suit your needs
- Effective Air Circulation — pedestal fans are designed to circulate air efficiently, which will more effectively cool down your space
- Health benefits — the greater air circulation provided with an oscillating freestanding fan keeps stale air at bay for a better home environment
Alternative Freestanding Fans to Shop
The Habitat Pedestal Fan also has a sister fan — the Habitat Air Circulation Black Pedestal Fan is also 20% off and has all the same features, but in a paler stand color. It's only had two reviews to date, but they're both glowing five stars.
There are, however, lots of other styles to shop, so if you want to explore more options, I've listed three equally stylish alternatives below.
Size: 100-125cm H, 41cm x 45cm
For a Scandi design style, this Russell Hobbs Scandi Electric Pedestal Fan could be the one for you. The oscillating fan comes in a gray and wood-effect finish with adjustable height and tilt, plus three speed settings, and has 4.6/5 stars after 1,239 ratings.
Size: 31 x 31 x 104.8 cm
Available exclusively on Amazon, the Philips Oscillating Tower Fan 5000 has a slim design with powerful yet quiet airflow. With three speeds, a timer, and a remote control, it offers practical cooling while fitting in perfectly with a minimalist interior design aesthetic. It also has a very healthy 4.6/5 stars after 228 reviews.
Size: 27.99 x 27.99 x 104.6 cm
The DREO's pedestal air circulator dual-spiral provides powerful, yet gentle airflow with a double-noise reduction design, with a smooth DC motor and a back grille filled with 447 noise-reducing vents. It offers six airflow modes and 10 speed settings with 3D oscillation, and the smart fan lets you choose with your app, voice, buttons, or remote. Another solid performer with 4.5/5 stars after 52 ratings.
For more ways to beat the heat, you may be interested in the five hacks to make entertaining in your garden more comfortable during the hot weather.
