Nearly finished :)

So I have nearly finished the image. Just need to composite it in Photoshop. I am so excited to finish and move onto another project but am trying not to rush it!

Here's another update. I've been doing lots of texturing tutorials. I'm working on this image slowly as I pick up new tips. Have been working with a lot of different shaders and looking at reflection.

Interesting fact: materials are more reflective towards the outside edges than the inside.

Update

So I've made quite a lot of changes. As I started texturing I decided to re-model some parts. I felt like the cabinet should be much bigger. Also, I made a new small table, after being told that in the 1920s they had circular tables that the phone would sit on... but I do like this one a lot better! I've also made the window and curtains longer. I've done quite a few textures, and am thinking of making a few more props.

Another discovery I've made is that Maya has several bugs. Once you know what these are, they are easy to avoid... but it's definitely not fun at first when it keeps crashing!