| From small porches to large decks, gazebos to sun | | | | chandelier. But also consider one in a gazebo or deck, |
| rooms, lighting choices abound. But before one begins | | | | or even in a sun room. A gazebo is one of my |
| choosing a light for looks, there are a few every | | | | favorite places to see a chandelier. With the steeper |
| important features that a home owner should be | | | | pitch to a gazebo, it is a perfect place to incorporate |
| aware of. | | | | a taller or higher outdoor light. When placing a |
| Chandelier features: As with all products, a home | | | | chandelier over a table on a porch or deck, a down |
| owner should select one that is intended for your | | | | light included in the chandelier design is great. This |
| planned usage. With an outdoor chandelier, one that | | | | lights up the table area for more for after dark |
| is UL approved for outdoor wet/damp locations is a | | | | reading or board games. |
| must. | | | | A sun room or solarium is also an excellant place to |
| Chandeliers for outside use come with sealed circuitry | | | | utilize an outdoor chandelier. Even though a sun room |
| so that the moisture cannot penetrate down into the | | | | is an enclosed area, sealed to the outside elements, a |
| light. Also a rubber coated switch and heavy outdoor | | | | chandelier rated for exterior use is a wise choice. If a |
| cord with a grounded plug is also a necessity. | | | | sun room has many plants or a hot tub, the raised |
| When choosing an outside light with shades, be sure | | | | humidity of the room can be more taxing on an |
| they are made from weather resistant material, or | | | | interior chandelier. So to extend the life of your |
| even sealed glass. Thus reducing the chance of | | | | fixture go exterior. |
| damage to your light. | | | | But most importantly: Your outside chandelier light |
| Location of outdoor chandeliers: Of course one thinks | | | | should complement the home's exterior flavor. This is |
| of a covered porch as a perfect place for a hanging | | | | your castle, and lighting is the crowning finish. |