We have a screened in porch and my husband recently removed the ceiling fan as it was sluggish. I was fine with that because it was ugly and my preference for the room would be a chandelier.

I have seen several that I think are very pretty and would create a nice mood for dining and entertaining at night, but realize that there are separate categories for chandelier lighting: indoor and outdoor. How important is it to use something labeled "outdoor chandelier"? Do people use indoor ones outside with success?

We are in Western New York, so we experience all 4 seasons, most notoriously, winter! The room has a fully insulated roof and low walls with screens between the walls and the beams at the perimeter that support the roof. Would covering the fixture right up to the top during the winter be sufficient to protect it from the elements and corrosion I'm assuming an outdoor fixture is made to prevent?

Does anyone have experience with this- especially those in a similar climate? Any feedback would be appreciated!