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Decorating Tips for Your Tiki Hut Bar

So you have plans on building a tiki hut bar out in your yard, by your pool or in the corner of your den. Thats good news because now more then ever in past years, the materials to do so are far easier to acquire. Remember that in the end it still has to function as a working bar.

Sure Bamboo Looks Great

To begin with, don't assume that you have to build everything out of bamboo. Sure bamboo looks great but it can be a very difficult building material to work with. Its hard to cut, prone to cracking and  will fade to gray when exposed to sun or outside moist air.

Rope Wrapping on Posts

One great design idea that you can see in the beach front “palapas” in Mexico is to solidly wrap any posting, usually metal piping, with natural fiber rope. It looks fantastic and no one will ever suspect what is underneath.

That Rustic Look

As far as counter tops go in a tiki hut bar, it is important that they have a rustic look and feel. The problem with older distressed and weathered wood though is that it too is difficult to work with. It's prone to cracking and it is also hard to find a good supply that will match up properly.

The Art of Antiquing

Call around in your community and see if you can find anyone in a cabinet or antique repair shop that can give you some  hints on “antiquing” or “distressing” wood. It's a bit of an art form but it will allow you to buy new wood for your bar top that still has the rustic look.

Look Online for Your Tiki Bar Decorations

Locating bar stools for your tiki hut bar can be a problem in your local community. Your best bet is to look online, because that is where you are going to find the best selection. You can also find some great tiki style decorations online too, such as chunks of old fishing net and cheeky maritime nick-knacks

About the Author

Written by Jenny Gremoland. Now you can learn all about build tiki hut as well as build a tiki bar

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