After tons of feedback from the community, the improved version of the render is here. Still trying to nail that “realistic” look but its definitely better now.
older version (doesnt look right in comparison with the new version)
This is amazing work! 
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appreciate you
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This is so good! 
Any special tips on the lighting?
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I found that keeping it simple is better, less work and more realistic in the end.
For this scene, I am only using the light coming in from the window. That light is from an HDRI and I am also using a portal just outside the window to help rendering.
Everything else is bounce lighting from the wall and ground.
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I featured you on BlenderNation, have a great weekend!
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Fantastic results. Is this using Cycles?
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yes, all Cycles
rendered in .exr and color graded in davinci resolve
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That lighting makes all the difference, thanks for linking ur feedback too! Will be taking notes 
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