Rendering Critique

[icy]

Adam
On the picture quality:
Some sections, such as door, glass cabinets and around shelves appear too bright. it may be the material properties, and it may be the lights. The cabinets appear to be too reflective.
I would make teh ceiling more "emissive" and the crown molding white.
The Kitchen looks nice, and aspects of it remind me of my own. Like my own kitchen, it could do with a bit more food preparation area around the sink.
I know you are working with restrictions of existing space.
The walls seem to have a "mossy green" tinge to them, which I like and would even give the wall colour more emphasis.
"Whateveritis" in front of the windows will need some adjustment.
You asked for comments.
Make the most of the magazine exposure and remember to have fun.

[thegreenwebb]

Looks good but a few things that come to mind:
The bright blue of the lights doesn't suit the rest of it. I'd use a longer and more subdued light shade - the fixture itself is good though. Maybe brushed aluminium or chrome to complement the stove hood.
Halogen downlights should be used as task lights - they're misused as general lighting although I know lots of people do it.
I agree the cabinets and door are too washed out but I like the ceiling and the colour for the crown molding (aka. cornice).
The flooring is a bit rustic looking for the rest - the contrasting colour is good but maybe use a flatter texture.

Good luck with it.

[dgavin]

Adam,

I agree with the others points. ALso, what is the texture on the window seat?? looks odd to me. I would also raise trhe camera level and tilt it down a touch to get a more complete view.