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T tikiyaki Tiki Socialite The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA Joined: May 18, 2004 Posts: 2725	T tikiyaki Posted posted on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 1:30 PM On 2010-02-23 13:09, Tiki Shaker wrote: With a place like that, (where you have limited space) it almost seems like it would be a good idea to build what you need. Like maybe build benches out of 2x4's trimmed with bamboo and have it wrap around the building. That way it an maximize seating and not take up too much space. Find some outdoor cushions to lay on top. You could sit on it, rest drinks on it like a table.. and also set tikis on it. It'll look custom plus they will be easily removable if you move. You could also hang wall mount items like tiki masks from the eaves... it will look like they are attached to the building. If you are worried about the things swinging around in the wind, just attach wire/rope/etc to the bottom of the objects and then attach the other end of the rope to the benches. (does that make sense?) I'm saying all of this because I was considering doing something similar (on a much smaller scale) where I live. Thanx Tiki Shaker...I DID buy a few bamboo benches...those simple ones that are cheap. I have, in the past, built very 60's modern looking benches from 2x4's and 2x2's, but didn't feel like building that much stuff this time....who, knows, I may still do this at some point. I plan to hang stuff from the eaves too, but I'm hesitant to attach anything to the house directly...my landlord is an 86 yr old woman who lives 2 houses away, so I have to be mindful of that. I DID, have that gate built at the top of the stairs so my dogs can hang out on the lanai and not escape as they like to do), but it bolts right onto the existing fence. Right now, the first step is painting the gate (it's drying as we speak, and then attach flat, split bamboo fencing to all of the chain link fencing, and trim it out with split bamboo rounds, torch them a bit and maybe clear coat them for weather durability. That's phase one. The other thing I'm debating is whether or not to put my awesome vintage Preway fireplace out there...I'm hesitant because of the more damp climate here down by the beach. In Burbank, I had it outside and no problem, but I don't want to ruin it, and get it all rusty. Also, I'v e never burned anything in there, but the previous owner had it outside and did. Right now, it's in the bedroom.

On 2010-02-23 13:09, Tiki Shaker wrote:
With a place like that, (where you have limited space) it almost seems like it would be a good idea to build what you need. Like maybe build benches out of 2x4's trimmed with bamboo and have it wrap around the building. That way it an maximize seating and not take up too much space. Find some outdoor cushions to lay on top. You could sit on it, rest drinks on it like a table.. and also set tikis on it. It'll look custom plus they will be easily removable if you move. You could also hang wall mount items like tiki masks from the eaves... it will look like they are attached to the building. If you are worried about the things swinging around in the wind, just attach wire/rope/etc to the bottom of the objects and then attach the other end of the rope to the benches. (does that make sense?) I'm saying all of this because I was considering doing something similar (on a much smaller scale) where I live.

Thanx Tiki Shaker...I DID buy a few bamboo benches...those simple ones that are cheap. I have, in the past, built very 60's modern looking benches from 2x4's and 2x2's, but didn't feel like building that much stuff this time....who, knows, I may still do this at some point.

I plan to hang stuff from the eaves too, but I'm hesitant to attach anything to the house directly...my landlord is an 86 yr old woman who lives 2 houses away, so I have to be mindful of that. I DID, have that gate built at the top of the stairs so my dogs can hang out on the lanai and not escape as they like to do), but it bolts right onto the existing fence.

Right now, the first step is painting the gate (it's drying as we speak, and then attach flat, split bamboo fencing to all of the chain link fencing, and trim it out with split bamboo rounds, torch them a bit and maybe clear coat them for weather durability.

That's phase one.

The other thing I'm debating is whether or not to put my awesome vintage Preway fireplace out there...I'm hesitant because of the more damp climate here down by the beach. In Burbank, I had it outside and no problem, but I don't want to ruin it, and get it all rusty. Also, I'v e never burned anything in there, but the previous owner had it outside and did.
Right now, it's in the bedroom.

Post #512828 by tikiyaki on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 1:30 PM