Situation: I am standing by the breakfast bar on my left with the shelf in my six o'clock direction.
Alternative situations: On the right of the breakfast bar I needed to know the time so I had to look at the clock in my 9 o'clock direction. I am walking into doorway facing the kitchen island in front of me, heading to the kitchen to cook a meal.
Question: Which room has more light, one in front of me or one behind me?