Post #734102 by VampiressRN on Thu, Jan 1, 2015 4:25 PM

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on your new home and a space to finally have your dream Tiki bar. This is such a great forum, please take the time to look through the threads, they will give you ideas. Everyone has a different take on their decor and we worship those that have the full-blown authentic Tiki atmosphere. Mock up your room on paper or online, and then experiment with various styles to see what feels good to you. I mock up all the rooms in my house just on Power Point to determine where I want items and the colors and textures I want, which really helps me. Bottom line, research and take your time.

I love your bar, it very elegant and so functional. I think if you just work on your walls and ceiling to Tikify them you will be in the ball park. Investing in large Tikis (since you have the space) if a wonderful way to a great outcome. Support the artist's community here, I can assure you walls full of Tiki art sets up a great pallet for sipping on cocktails. You can also enhance the atmosphere with multiple Tiki lighting elements. Go to home bar crawls in your neck of the woods and network with folks on this board who have styles you like. Have fun and keep posting pictures.

I love what Humu posted, that would be a great style for your room.

P.S. I need Lemon Hart 151 if you need to downsize.

"Oh waiter, another cocktail please!!!"

[ Edited by: VampiressRN 2015-01-01 16:30 ]