As summer heats up, we've revisited our top ceiling fan choices (ceiling fans aren't just for summer, of course; in the winter months they recirculate ceiling heat to the floor areas). Here are some good options:

Above: The Industry Fan by Modern Fan Company in galvanized steel; $328 at Unica Home.

Above: Designed by Giulio Gianturco for Boffi, the Air Fan is available with black varnished or natural wood blades; to source in the US, contact Dzine in San Francisco.

Above: The 48-Inch Ceiling Fan by Emerson is $149 at Lumens.

Above: The well-priced Westinghouse Lighting's Industrial Ceiling Fan in Brushed Nickel is $82.79 at CSN Lighting.

Above: The Zonix Satin Nickel Ceiling Fan is available in four finishes (three with wooden blades and one with satin nickel blades); $299 at Lumens.

Above: The simple Extraordinaire Ceiling Fan with 360-degree orbital motion is available in satin nickel (shown) or oil-rubbed bronze; $389 at Lumens.

Above: The Acero Ceiling Fan by Minka Aire features a 52-inch blade span; $369.95 at Ylighting.

Above: The Artemis Ceiling Fan in maple (eight other finishes also available) is $529 at Lumens.

Above: The Lapa Ceiling Fan is a good choice for rooms with low ceilings; $328 at Y Lighting.

Above: The Energy Star-approved Velo Celing Fan is $450 at DWR.