We transformed a compact boutique into a warm, sales-forward environment by combining layered lighting, a tight material palette, and rapid optioneering. This case study documents the brief, constraints, workflow, prompt recipe, benchmarks, and lessons.

• Nine options in under ten minutes for comparative review.
• Material palette: pale oak, brass accents, linen upholstery.
• Camera presets for eye-level vignettes.

A 60–80 m² boutique required a warm, premium feel that highlights merchandise without glare. The client wanted quick visual options for approvals and social previews.

• Goal: inviting, high-margin ambience with clear sightlines.
• Audience: walk-in street retail; social-media-savvy shoppers.
• Deliverables: 6–10 variations, hero angles for marketing, final set for sign-off.

• Footprint: compact floor area; maintain circulation loop.
• Lighting: no harsh hotspots on product; preserve CRI & mood.
• Palette: pale oak, brushed brass, soft textiles; avoid visual noise.
• Camera: eye-level vignettes at 28–35 mm, minimal distortion.

1. Inputs: rough layout & display logic (front focus, mid feature, rear fitting).
2. Base style: minimalist retail with warm oak, brass detailing, linen textures.
3. Lighting passes: ambient base → accents on shelving → soft key near POS.
4. Camera passes: entrance hero, product bay, POS vignette.
5. Batch options: 6–10 quick variants (warm/cool/spotlight mixes).
6. Refinement: reduce glare, soften shadows, nudge focal hierarchy.
7. Export: high-res JPG/PNG for review and social previews.

Use this as a single prompt to regenerate the showcased ambience:

photoreal boutique retail interior, warm layered lighting (soft ambient + shelf accent + subtle spot),
pale oak millwork, brass hardware, linen upholstery, neutral plaster walls,
eye-level camera 32mm, balanced composition, no harsh glare, clean sightlines,
premium editorial look, high detail, 16:9, print-ready

Optional negatives: no harsh reflections, no blown highlights, no crowding, no watermark, no logos.

• Time-to-first-render: ~30–40 seconds (typical).
• Option set size: 9 variants in < 10 minutes (entrance hero + bay + POS).
• Review quality: consistent camera & lighting labels improve client feedback.
• Export: high-res PNG for marketing; JPG for fast sharing.

• Keep material palette tight; too many finishes dilute the focal hierarchy.
• Label lighting presets by name (e.g., warm-oak-ambient-v2) to compare apples to apples.
• Highly reflective brass needs gentle key light—avoid direct hotspots.
• For dimensionally exact deliverables, trace or model downstream; this stage is for visual intent.

• 2025-09-25 — Added benchmark metrics and prompt recipe.
• 2025-09-10 — Initial case study draft and hero image.