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Six benefits of a home filled with natural light
How sunlight through the toono and large windows benefits your family’s wellbeing and budget.
In Scandinavian countries, where sunlight is scarce, homes are designed to capture as much daylight as possible. A home full of natural light is not just beautiful — it has many practical benefits.
One of the great strengths of the Mongolian ger is that sunlight circles the whole dwelling and pours in through the toono. Tsomtsog Ger adds large windows to that.
1. Good for growing children
Mongolians traditionally let newborns bask in the sunlight falling through the toono onto the khoimor. Sunlight is a natural source of vitamin D, important for healthy bones and teeth.
2. Keeps your body clock in tune
Morning light helps set the body’s internal clock, so you feel active by day and sleep better at night.
3. Less strain on your eyes
Reading or working at a screen under artificial light tires the eyes. Working near a window in daylight is easier on them.
4. Saves energy
Using daylight for longer reduces electricity bills and your environmental footprint.
5. Helps prevent fatigue
Mongolians rose before sunrise and rested at sunset. Living with the natural rhythm of the day improves sleep quality and helps prevent fatigue.
6. Lifts your mood
Many studies associate working in daylight with better mood and productivity.
Tips for more natural light
- Keep curtains open during the day
- Avoid dark furniture near windows
- Choose light furniture and finishes — for example the Pearl or Mother-of-Pearl Nine Treasures colours
- Consider a glazed door
- Place mirrors or reflective surfaces opposite windows
