Rendering Critique

[custer]

Your raytrace looks great.

to make it more "real" I might try to.....

1. Soften the textures of the fabrics (shininess & emmisiveness I believe) so that they reflect little to no light and absorb it instead (as they would in real life).
   
2. Dull the cabinet finish possibly and make the glass doors a bit less emmisive and more transparent....so there isn't so much glare....
   
3. use more ambient lighting (from outside) - turn off the lights inside, or make them really dim.
   
4. make those pendants less "electric" blue...they look like cartoon lights in a roger rabbit world.
   
5. Dont make the floor reflective - as the floor would be "used" and "worn" in reality
6. definately soften the edges & shadows to the maximum when raytracing...don't use a real high radiosity though.
7. and lastly - put a couple more kitchen items on the counters & shelves - even some produce maybe. a more "still life photo" finish.

Just my thoughts.