Just Fan vs Heywood vs Barth: Compare Faro Ceiling Fans UK

Choosing between Faro's ceiling fans shouldn't need a degree in mechanical engineering. Yet here's the reality: you're looking at spec sheets trying to work out whether you need 5,413 CFM or 6,377 CFM. You're wondering if DC motors actually matter. And whether spending around £500 instead of around £320 makes any real difference to your bedroom.

Three Faro Barcelona ceiling fans dominate UK sales. The Just Fan 178cm. The Heywood Small. And the Barth Black. They're all excellent. They're also excellent at completely different things.

This isn't a review filled with marketing hype. It's a decision framework built on verified specs and real use cases. By the end, you'll know exactly which fan belongs in your space. We'll cover room size, budget, and whether you need built-in lighting.

Why We're Comparing Different Sizes

This guide compares Faro's three bestselling ceiling fans at Netlighting. These aren't the same products. They're the most popular choices at three different size and price points.

• Just Fan 178cm (around £500): Large rooms, design statement
• Barth 132cm (around £350): Medium rooms, built-in lighting
• Heywood 90cm (around £320): Small rooms, affordable quality

We're comparing different sizes on purpose. Choosing the right fan starts with room size, not comparing the same models. This guide helps you understand which size fits your space. Then it shows the best option at that price.

The Three Most Popular Faro Fans Compared

Just Fan 178cm Matt Black with Wood Blades

The design statement. Three wood blades in a matt black frame. Industrial meets Scandinavian style. This is the fan you pick when you want it noticed—not as "a ceiling fan" but as design that moves air brilliantly.

Best for: Large living rooms and open-plan spaces over 28m².
Trade-off: No built-in lighting. Premium price. Big visual presence best suited to larger spaces.

Heywood Small Black/White

The value choice. Very small DC motor wrapped in wood blades. Made by Faro Lab for UK bedrooms. This is smart money—real quality without paying for design prestige.

Best for: Bedrooms and studies under 13m².
Trade-off: 90cm width made for small spaces. For medium to large rooms, consider Heywood Medium (132cm).

Barth Black 132cm with LED

The practical solution. Built-in 24W LED with changeable colour temp (2700-6000K). Strong airflow and sleek design. Solves lighting and cooling in one fixture.

Best for: Medium rooms 13-17.6m².
Trade-off: Functional and modern, but not a statement piece.

Quick Comparison: Verified Specs

Why These Three Fans Dominate UK Sales

Architects across the UK pick these three repeatedly because they solve distinct problems:

• Just Fan 178cm: Fits large open-plan spaces (28m²+). Provides proportion and reach.
• Heywood Small: Brings DC motor quality to compact rooms under 13m².
• Barth Black: Combines lighting and airflow perfectly for 13–18m² rooms.

Just Fan 178cm: When Design and Scale Matter

The Just Fan 178cm makes sense for large spaces, high ceilings, and design-led interiors. Its 178cm blade sweep ensures coverage across open-plan areas and creates visual balance in rooms over 28m².

What you’re paying for: scale, solid wood blades, premium materials, visual impact, and wide coverage.

Best for: 28–40m² rooms, 2.8m+ ceilings, design-led interiors, and heating efficiency in winter.

Heywood Small: Quality Without Premium Pricing

Designed for UK bedrooms, Heywood Small offers genuine Faro quality in compact form. Ideal for 10–13m² rooms, it’s whisper-quiet and efficient.

Why choose it: perfect for bedrooms and offices, affordable, excellent airflow for its size.

Trade-offs: limited for large rooms; understated design.

Barth Black: Practical Excellence with Built-in Lighting

Barth Black’s 132cm width and built-in 24W LED make it the most practical of the three. The adjustable colour temperature (2700K–6000K) adds real lighting flexibility, while airflow reaches 6,377 CFM.

Best for: kitchens, master bedrooms, and medium living rooms (13–18m²).
Trade-offs: prioritises function over form; not a design centrepiece.

Comparing the Design Philosophies

Just Fan: celebrates materials and form—walnut wood, matt black frame, architectural presence.
Heywood: minimalist, accessible, efficient—Faro Lab’s philosophy of “function done beautifully”.
Barth: pragmatic modernism—purposeful engineering that fits anywhere.

Which Fan for Your Budget?

£300–350:
- Choose Heywood for rooms under 13m².
- Choose Barth for 13–17.6m² and built-in LED.

£350–500:
- Barth offers best overall value.
- Stretch to Just Fan if design matters and room exceeds 25m².

£500+:
- Just Fan 178cm for large design-led rooms.
- Or combine smaller models for multiple rooms (Heywood + Just Fan 128cm).

Size-Based Decision Framework

Small rooms (<13m²): Heywood Small 90cm.
Medium rooms (13–17.6m²): Barth Black 132cm.
Large rooms (18–28m²): Just Fan 178cm.
Very large (>28m²): Two Just Fans or Faro Andros commercial range.

Where to Buy: Current Availability

All three fans are available from Netlighting with standard UK delivery:

• Just Fan 178cm Matt Black with Wood Blades – around £500, in stock, also available in all-black and smaller sizes (81cm & 128cm).
• Heywood Small – around £320, in stock in black or white, also in 132cm version.
• Barth Black 132cm – around £350, with built-in LED, in stock in black and white finishes.

Final Verdict

The question isn’t which fan is “best” — all three are excellent. The real question is which solves your specific problem.

• Heywood Small: Ideal for bedrooms and studies under 13m². Quiet, affordable, reliable.
• Barth Black: Perfect for medium rooms. Combines light and cooling in one elegant fixture.
• Just Fan 178cm: Best for large open-plan spaces where design and scale matter.

All three feature DC motors, remote controls, and reverse functions — compatible with sloped ceilings and built for long-term reliability.

Explore the full range: Browse all Faro ceiling fans at Netlighting, including all sizes of Just Fan, Heywood, and Barth.

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