Space Cover V1
Image on the space page at the launch of this blog.
Artifacts
Model Choice: Google Gemini Nano-Banana
Creation Date: October 25, 2025
Prompt: See below.
Image Generation Prompt
Composition & Angle
Wide-angle, eye-level view (~5 ft high) from the dining area toward the open kitchen.
Foreground: Dining tables.
Middle Ground: Open kitchen as theater.
Background: Chef activity.
Rule-of-thirds composition for balance.
“Ode” logo or name visible on a leather menu board or wall sign.
Dining Area (Foreground)
Dark walnut or black marble tables, generous spacing for privacy.
Fine bone china, crystal Riedel stemware, cream pressed linen napkins.
Emerald velvet or charcoal leather upholstered chairs.
Designer pendant lights (brass or hand-blown glass) with warm golden glow.
Single taper candle in brass holder at each table.
High ceilings (14–16 ft) with sense of vertical volume.
Plush area rug for acoustic warmth.
Open Kitchen (Middle Ground)
White marble or honed stone pass counter.
Mirror-finish stainless steel surfaces throughout.
Nigerian male and female chefs in pristine whites, plating with tweezers (slight motion blur).
Mise en place perfectly arranged—everything intentional.
Copper pots (Mauviel) and professional equipment visible.
Temperature-controlled wine display softly lit in the background.
Kitchen Depth (Background)
Lacanche or La Cornue range with visible blue flames.
Shelving of glass jars and containers with premium ingredients.
Additional staff in soft focus for depth and realism.
Windows & Details
Floor-to-ceiling windows with golden-hour light pouring in.
Sheer curtains partially drawn to diffuse glow.
Ikebana arrangement on marble counter (single dramatic branch, minimal blooms).
Designer ceramic planters with rare botanicals.
People
Nigerian woman diner (medium-deep skin, sleek body wave wig) seen from behind, facing the kitchen, wearing a gold silk blouse.
Two chefs in the middle: one plating, one stirring at the stove.
Another elegant diner faintly visible in soft background blur.
All postures refined, focused, composed.
Lighting
Golden-hour sunlight from windows.
Warm pendant lights over tables.
Precision LED spots over kitchen stations.
Subtle wall uplighting and candlelight glow.
Perfectly balanced: clarity for detail, warmth for intimacy.
Color Palette
Base: Deep emerald accent wall, charcoal gray walls, dark walnut/ebony floors, matte black & brass fixtures.
Kitchen: Mirror stainless steel, white Carrara marble, dark walnut boards, antique copper, brass.
Dining: Dark wood/marble tables, white bone china, cream napkins, crystal stemware, brass candleholders, emerald velvet.
Accents: Gold-rimmed plates, burgundy or white ikebana blooms, premium wine labels.
Key Materials & Textures
High-gloss dark wood, mirror-finish stainless steel, white marble with veining.
Emerald velvet with soft sheen.
Pressed linen, translucent bone china, crystal glass catching light.
Antique copper with patina, aged brass details.
Subtle steam rising from the kitchen.
Spatial Qualities to Emphasize
Exceptional distance between tables (3× normal spacing).
Soaring ceilings for grandeur and ease of breath.
Kitchen movement: precise, choreographed, calm.
Material excellence and order in every surface.
Open kitchen conveys mastery, not exposure.
Mood & Style
Fine dining editorial photography, golden-hour warmth meets architectural precision.
The space communicates: excellence, mastery, intimacy, refinement.
Color grading: warm golds and cool neutrals, preserved highlights, rich shadow depth.
Style Reference: Kinfolk luxury meets World’s 50 Best Restaurants.