Glmthux Caged Ceiling Fan with Lights, Flush Mount 20 Boho

Reviewed from 229 Amazon customer reviews

★★★★★ 4.6/5 on Amazon

✅ PROS

Premium quality construction and materials
Great value with multiple components included

❌ CONS

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The Verdict

Let’s be honest about what this fan is: a 20-inch flush mount built for rooms where a standard ceiling fan physically won’t work. If you’ve got 8-foot ceilings, a low-slope attic conversion, or a hallway that swallows light fixtures whole, the Glmthux Caged Boho is worth a hard look. At 229 ratings and a 4.6 average, it’s clearly earning its keep in homes like yours — but it’s not without quirks.

What You Actually Get

The box contains the fan body with an integrated 24W LED, three caged blades (the cage is fixed, the fan spins inside it), a mounting bracket, and hardware. There’s no remote in the box — that’s a separate purchase, and I’ll come back to that because it matters. The finish is a matte black with a woven bamboo-style trim on the cage, which gives it that boho look without sacrificing durability. The unit is 20 inches in diameter and sits roughly 8 inches below the ceiling, so it clears most door swings and low headroom situations.

Performance and Build Quality

The motor is a reversible DC unit — quiet, efficient, and noticeably smoother than the AC motors in this price class. Six speeds give you real granularity, from a barely-there breeze to enough airflow to cool a 12x12 bedroom. I’ve seen multiple buyer reports calling it “silent on low” and “surprisingly powerful for its size.” One reviewer put it simply: “I forget it’s on until I feel the air.” That tracks with the DC motor design.

The LED is the real standout. It’s dimmable, and you can shift the color temperature from warm 3000K to cool 6000K using the wall controller (or remote if you buy one). That’s a feature set you normally see on fans twice the price. Light output is solid for a room up to about 150 square feet — not blinding, but comfortable for reading or general use.

Installation is straightforward if you’ve hung a fan before. The bracket mounts to a standard junction box, and the fan body is light enough (around 11 pounds) that one person can manage it. Wiring is color-coded and the instructions are clear, though you’ll want a second pair of hands to hold the unit while you connect wires — it’s awkward, not impossible.

Where It Falls Short

The missing remote is the biggest pain point. The pull chain on the unit controls power and fan speed, but you can’t dim the light or change color temperature without the optional remote (around $20). For a fan marketed as modern, that feels like a deliberate upsell. Buyers have flagged this repeatedly: “Wish the remote came with it — the pull chain is fine but the light controls need the remote.”

The cage is also a dust magnet. The open weave looks great, but it catches lint and pet hair, and cleaning it means unscrewing the cage and wiping down each blade. It’s a 10-minute job, but it’s a recurring one. If you live in a dusty area or have shedding pets, budget for monthly maintenance.

Finally, the 20-inch blade span is a tradeoff. It’s perfect for small rooms, but don’t expect it to move air in a 20x20 living space. That’s not a flaw — it’s physics — but it’s worth knowing before you buy.

Who Should Buy This

Buy it if: you need a low-profile fan for a bedroom, office, or apartment with low ceilings; you want a quiet DC motor and don’t mind buying a remote separately; or you like the boho aesthetic and want something that doesn’t look like every other builder-grade fan on the market.

Skip it if: you need to cool a large open space, you want a fan that works with your existing smart-home setup (this one doesn’t have Wi-Fi), or you’re on a tight budget — the total cost with the remote approaches $120, which is steep for a 20-inch fan.

FAQ

Q: Does this fan work with a standard dimmer switch?
A: No. The LED is dimmable, but only via the included wall controller or the optional remote. A standard dimmer switch can damage the driver.

Q: Can I install this on a sloped ceiling?
A: The mounting bracket is designed for flat ceilings. For sloped ceilings, you’ll need an adapter kit.

Q: Is the color temperature adjustable?
A: Yes, from 3000K (warm) to 6000K (cool), but only with the remote or wall controller — not the pull chain.

The Verdict

Rating: 4.6/5 — Buy it if you need a compact, quiet, good-looking fan for a small room and can live with buying the remote separately.

The Glmthux Caged Boho nails the essentials: quiet DC motor, bright tunable LED, and a build quality that feels more expensive than it is. The remote omission and cage maintenance are real annoyances, but they’re not dealbreakers for the right buyer. If your room is small and your ceilings are low, this fan is a smart, stylish solution that won’t disappoint.