I got my hand on a good book, “Blender 2.5 Lighting and Rendering,” and I thought I would attempt to create a simple interior design.
Here’s my 1st test scene. It’s strictly an AO render with 1 area lamp outside the bathroom’s window.

As always, I appreciate any C&C. I realize it may be too bright to see anything.
Guys, I would really appreciate feedback, it’s the only way I know I am improving, thanks.
Here’s an update. I added lights on two layers using point lamp. I think I might have set the energy too high, (1.5 on the 2nd layer, 0.8 on the first layer).

I am planning to gradually add material and am strictly going to stick with using BI instead of Cycles.