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