| Sun rooms are just the type of place that welcomes | | | | a sun room. In this case a "taller" chandelier can be |
| you to enter, relaxes you while you are there, and | | | | used and still not conflict with headroom. Also a down |
| causes you to stay longer than you intend. Along | | | | light included in the composition of the light enhances |
| with being beautiful and enhancing, they also can | | | | the visibility for reading or working at the table after |
| have some very different needs than the rest of a | | | | dark. |
| home. | | | | Another consideration is bug and insect traffic. |
| When choosing lighting for a sun room, fixtures that | | | | Especially in solariums which have many plants, |
| are UL approved for outside wet/damp use is wise. | | | | choosing a chandelier, and other light fixtures, with |
| You may wonder, "Why? It's not outside". But in | | | | "upside down" globes is smart. There is no place for |
| some ways these rooms can have outdoor | | | | an insect to get caught and trapped in a "downward" |
| characteristics. Many times it will have a hot tub or | | | | globe. This also makes cleaning easier. |
| sauna, or lots of plant life, or a combination of both. | | | | So when you are building your new home and |
| With a hot tub or plants, the over all humidity of a | | | | including a sun room, or an addition with a sun room, |
| room can be raised significantly. In these cases an | | | | think about some of these factors: what will be |
| outdoor light already has been designed for exterior | | | | included in the decor of this room- hot tub, table, |
| weather conditions. Features such as sealed circuitry, | | | | flowers. Will insects be a concern. And are you going |
| rubber covered switches, and a heavy outdoor cord | | | | to desire to use this room after dark. These simple |
| with grounded plug distinguish an exterior chandelier | | | | ideas will help you make the very best choice for |
| from an interior chandelier. | | | | your special space. |
| Many times a table is included in the arrangement of | | | | |