Post #520607 by Brandomoai on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 2:42 PM

Thanks for the kind words about the bar and about the couch in particular! SDT, you have a running invitation to the Lua Huna Lounge, although you'll have to settle for those barstools for a while. (They have sentimental value - they belonged to my late grandparents in probably the best rumpus room I've ever known!) VampRN and Kraig: next time you're in Edmonton, let me know! Just don't come between September and June! And, Slacks, I'm definitely going to push a bit into nautical/pirate territory. I want it to feel like a smuggler's cave, full of treasures from various exotic ports. Here are some new photos:

The brass fireplace screen is still there - I haven't found a new one that fits in any better...




In the centre is my brand new (to me) Tikiville original! It better be worth something some day...

The Indian head is a heavy, solid piece of teak that used to hang at the old Tiki Tiki in Edmonton (see thread here: http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=16685&forum=2&hilite=edmonton )

My cheap solution for behind the bar was to use bamboo blinds that we had laying around the house. It doesn't look amazing but it'll do until I can get my artist friend to do a nice mural.

You can see where the blinds end and the pub wallpaper remains. Luckily, it's not visible until you get up close to the bar.





The photos are from the old Beachcomber in Edmonton. I have Sweet Daddy T. to thank for those! (see thread here: http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=5028&forum=2&hilite=edmonton )
Here are some without the flash:





The undercounter lights use 20 watt halogen bulbs. I think it's too bright, so I'm going to try 10 watt bulbs and see how it looks.
So, to recap from before, I want to paint the white ceiling tiles to look like a rock cave ceiling in dark greys, I want to get my friend to paint a mural behind the bar, and I want to make it a wet bar. Once all that's done, I'll be pretty satisfied! Anyone want to come over for a drink? I finally learned how to make allspice syrup...