I posted this question on the Electrical Wiring Forum, but didn't get a lot of response, so thought I'd post here also. I am looking for a light fixture for my laundry area - not really a room, more like a nook, which has a 7' ceiling. Right now there is a bare light bulb with a pull chain and a long string. I am going to have a switch installed also for the new light fixture. I know this type of light is not at all expensive - they seem to run from $9 to $20 or so. But I still want to get the right thing.

My requirements are: a width of approx. 6-8", 60-75W, no pull chain, and I'd like it to be OK for damp locations. I am looking at something like this Progress Lighting Fixture, or one like this, or this Seagull mushroom style. I've also seen the Kichler brand light fixtures in similar styles. Any suggestions? Recommended brands? Anything I should look for? Do I need a special switch cause it's in a laundry room? Thanks for your advice.