In our world, anything around 60 inches and up is considered large, with some models going 84 inches or more. These are designed for big living rooms, great rooms, open floor plans, and tall foyers. The goal is to cover more area with smoother airflow so you don’t end up with hot and cold spots.

Often, yes. One big fan can create a broad, gentle breeze instead of a few tight “wind tunnels.” For most open spaces, a single large fan is quieter, easier to control, and usually looks cleaner. In super long rooms, we might still recommend two fans, but we size and place them carefully.

Usually we don’t recommend it. Large fans need room for blade clearance and safe headroom. On an 8-foot ceiling, a 52"–56" low-profile fan is more realistic. For true large fans (60"+), 9 feet and up is ideal, often with a downrod to position the blades in the “comfort zone” around 8–9 feet off the floor.

Yes, if installed correctly. Most large fans offer sloped-ceiling kits and longer downrods. The key is maintaining enough clearance from the ceiling and walls so the blades don’t “wash” against a surface or look jammed in. We always recommend a fan-rated box, the right bracket, and a licensed electrician for anything vaulted.

It’s highly recommended. With tall ceilings, you don’t want to rely on pull chains. Most large fans include a remote or wall control, and many offer Wi-Fi or app control for speed and direction. We usually suggest pairing a large fan with a dedicated wall control plus a remote or app so everyone in the room can adjust it easily.