At Barn Light AU, we spend a lot of time looking at CAD drawings and spec sheets. While our designers love a good technical layout, nothing beats seeing a project “in the flesh.”
Today, we’re stepping inside Man Cave Australia at the Spencer Street DFO to see how they’ve transformed a raw space into the ultimate rustic retreat.
The Transformation: Before & After
It’s rare that we get a peek behind the curtain of the construction phase, but seeing the “Before” (those plywood mirror frames and empty floors) makes the “After” feel even more satisfying.
The team at Man Cave Barbershop has mastered a specific vibe: Rustic, Cosy, and deeply Personal. By swapping light-colored walls for dark, charred timber cladding and adding that incredible black-and-white photo mosaic mural, they’ve created a space that feels like a private club rather than just a place for a trim.
Before
After
The Lighting Choice: The Wesco Pendant
To tie this industrial-meets-vintage aesthetic together, the designers opted for a pop of classic Australian color.
The Product: 40cm Wesco Deep Bowl Chain Hung Pendant
The Finish: Colorbond® Cottage Green
The Hardware: Black Zinc Plated Chain/Cable
The Cottage Green finish is a stroke of genius here—it perfectly complements the dark wood and matches the forest green leather of the barber chairs. Suspended from an industrial mesh ceiling grid, these pendants provide focused, warm light right where the barber needs it, while contributing to the overall “Man Cave” atmosphere.
“We don’t normally see the ‘before’ and ‘after’ of our projects… so it’s excellent to see this job completed. Rustic, cosy, and personal—that’s exactly what they’ve achieved.”
Get the Look
Inspired by this Spencer Street transformation? You can bring this exact industrial aesthetic to your own project.
Order this Configuration from Barn Light AU
Step 1: Select the 40cm Wesco Deep Bowl.
Step 2: Choose Colorbond® Cottage Green for that heritage feel.
Step 3: Pair with Black Zinc Plated Chain for the final industrial touch.
