Hello.

I want to install a new ceiling fan in my bedroom. The only fan that will work is the Hampton Bay Mix n Match (it's the fan w/o blades because I already have the blades to match the interior design of the room). Unfortunatey, it may drop too far from the ceiling for my preference so I was wondering if there's a way I can shorten the down rod w/o screwing up the fan's function.

Any suggestions or advice?

First of all, you can use any blades on any fan for which they are the correct size and the holes line up (or you drill new holes). Second of all, you would need to replace the rod with a shorter rod. Some fans are able to be mounted without the rod.

http://www.ceiling-fans-n-more.com/replacement-ceiling-fan-blades.php

http://www.ceiling-fans-n-more.com/ceiling-fan-faq.php#7

Hampton Bay fans do not last very long. I have customers that come to my store daily that purchase fans in their first year after purchasing a Hampton Bay Fan. Hunter Fan, and many other Fan Companies have fans that come with a short 6 inch rod and you can either use the rod or not, thus making the fan a ceiling hugging fan. Also fans are made that are called ceiling huggers. Look for these. The most important factor for the good functioning of a fan is the blade pitch. Any white fan can be painted to any color if the fan has that much to play in the overall design of the room. This is done very frequently. Purchase the best motor and blade pitch, then customize the fan.

Hugger fans are less efficient than downrod type fans. Also a greater blade pitch doesn't necessarily mean better performance. Read

http://www.ceiling-fans-n-more.com/ceiling-fan-faq.php

For more information.