Everyday Life
Does “bright living room, dark bedroom” mean keeping a bedroom dark all day?
English translation draft · Based on the Chinese article. This is not a word-for-word translation approved by Master Shengyuan.
No. It means a bright living room and a relatively darker sleeping space, not turning the bedroom into somewhere without sunlight or airflow throughout the day.
I have seen people block a room until it is completely dark. In our understanding of home energy, that is not good either. A bedroom still needs appropriate sunlight and ventilation. Remembering only “dark” should not take us to the opposite extreme.
Dao Shun also described viewing a home where windows could only be seen after winding into the interior, with poor overall ventilation. When choosing housing, look beyond spaciousness and attractive decoration. Actually examine how light and air enter. Layouts differ; one maxim is no reason to cover every door and window.