I’m all about the lounge aspect of any tiki bar. Let’s create a space where you can truly relax. I chose a little seafoam loveseat for this smaller space, plus a vintage coffee table and textured area rug. Adding bamboo an… See more

The lighting will make or break your tiki bar. You need that not-too-bright but definitely multi-colored lounge look. At first I was stumped about how to achieve this, but it’s actually easy. You can swap out the bulbs in your ligh… See more

You may want to change up your walls to get that tiki bar feeling. Some people install floor-to-ceiling bamboo matting. Since this room already had wood paneling, I decided to keep it simple. I used command hooks to hang fishin… See more

It helps to check Pinterest for inspiration, and visit LOTS of tiki bars for research. Here are a few favorites that have been fueling my tiki bar dreams for years. 1. The Alibi Tiki Lounge: One of the oldest tiki bars in the U.S.… See more