I used it to do my final project this semester, and I really love it... it's a pain in the ass but the things you can do are so, so cool. Here are a couple of my renderings: I built the structure, textures and lights in Max and just added the artwork and furniture with photoshop. This just makes me want to get kick-ass at it.
I love it! I love your staircase/bannister design, and the dining room is really an interesting mix of modern/gothic/rustic. Are those nail head studs on an upholstered ceiling? I really like that treatment...
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