1 ROOM 3 WAYS- The Real Estate Stylist Hosts for realestate.com.au

EPISODE 1- MAN CAVE

Here is episode 1 of our project with realestate.com.au. We have been charged with the challenge of turning 1 space into three different looks using only online retailers, reasonable prices and all furniture and art needed to be suitable for rental properties. Head to http://www.realestate.com.au/blog/1-room-3-ways-man-cave to find out more and also look through their amazing content! Below you will find a further run down. 

HOW WE ACHIEVED A MAN CAVE LOOK:

• We used the same couch in all 3 spaces as we thought it only viable that if someone wants to change their living room they can’t change their couch each time. This one was from Ikea.
• We added a Pony Rider throw and cushions to darken up the sofa so it wasn’t to bright and white in the room. We also added a smaller hide from 123 Home for extra layering.
• We used 2 x broom hooks from 3M and stuck up an Ikea rod and sheers to soften the lighting and block out the neighbour’s undies. Instant effect, try it!
• We used 2 rugs on the floor a cowhide and a Stockholm stripped rug from Ikea, to add an extra layer and a more masculine feel. (Don’t forget the trick of turning your rug corners under in the opposite direction so they don’t curl up)
• Our favourite room changer, which you will see in all 3 episodes, is our removable wallpaper from The Wall Sticker Company. We went with a soft versatile geometric shape that could go any style if you wanted to mix it up down the track.
• We chose dark woods for our main wood pallet, which you will see in the coffee table and console fromInterior Secrets and theFrank Print Frame.
• The main artwork above the couch is a beach towel hung up with sticky hooks, we wouldn’t recommend just any old beach towel, but this one from Pony Rider was slick enough to add a relaxed vibe as opposed to a ridged piece of artwork.
• The floor lamp is a gold number from Coco and Crème which adds a softness to the look as opposed to having something black and harsh or silver which is cold.
• The sexy black sling chair from Barnaby Lane, was our nod to black leather that all man caves feel like they need. This is the more grown up version and adds sophistication.
• Further touch to leather we used a stunning round poof from by Hunting for George
• We used a hanging stand from Capra Designs and a Staghorn bought from the local gardens market, rather then using a regular potted floor plant. 
• The floor length mirror from ikea makes the space feel larger and reflects back the wallpaper, making for another piece of artwork. Leaning mirrors in small rental apartments-priceless.
• Other added styling props included:

Black and white books - Hunting for George
Side table- Barnaby Lane
Greenery from Mitre 10 Richmond
Rams scull-Typo
Leaning Print- Blacklist 
Folded Throw- Kate and Kate Home
Guitar- Amy’s husbands!
 
 
TOP STYLING TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL MAN CAVE LOOK:

• Balance between hard fabrics and soft. Our strong black leather chair and ottoman are balanced with a cushion and soft throw beside it.
• Darker woods work best with this style, stay away from silvers and cold metals.
• Add some of you in the property; we added the guitar for some personality. Black and white prints look amazing and bold in a masculine vibe, add some of your own black and white pics of your travels, family, frame them in a dark oak frame and sticky them to wall.
• Layering, it’s all about layering.