I instantly enjoyed the lighting...the peering thru the door lighting...my eye did go up towards the R to the Van Gogh light...and just a lil also on other side to that white vase on top.  But I am just saying it cause you wanted to know..it doesnt interfere with the overall image...but if those two were dimmed a bit..it would help keep eye on that beauty of the subject ! I esp like that line of white light from the door..keeps it all a mystery and interesting !! Nicely done !!

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In my opinion, there is no diminishing of the door interest due to the brightness of the elements on the shelves. I do agree, though, that dimming the light source behind the door (maybe by about 1 EV) would have rendered the door itself in a better, more pleasing way, especially since the door is a pretty stark white (or at least appears to be). My judgment about the shelves being fine might change if this was rendered in color, but B&W was the better choice for lots of reasons. And I like how the wood or tile floor shows some reflectance. Nicely done!

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I don't think the windows are too bright - they give the door context. Except maybe the Van Gogh as this was what first drew my eye. I do like the spill of light onto the footpath (pavement) though

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I really like the way you have and do not at all think the window area is too bright. It has a lot of interest!

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