Post #804727 by Prikli Pear on Tue, Jul 26, 2022 8:49 AM

First: Good luck with your build!

Second: Don't overthink it. The carbonized tambour panels will be a bit darker than regular lauhala matting. That's fine. The contrast will look good. You can order carbonized lauhala that's somewhat darker than normal and have less contrast. You could even go with bacbac matting which is darker still, but with more variation in tone. I've used the tortoise shell tambour, and that would look good as well. The green ones will eventually fade into the standard yellow/tan. High contrast works well. Low contrast works well. These are all varying shades of earth tones, so jarring color combinations aren't in the cards.

There's not really a combination here that won't look good, only different. It all depends on what fits your aesthetic. Trust your gut instinct, because this tiki bar build is an expression of your vision, not that of other folks. I know it can be intimidating when you're starting out and looking to invest a significant amount of money to order those rolls of bamboo, but you'll be fine.

Looking forward to seeing your chair rails/trim pieces. That's a great way to put your personal stamp (as well as blood, sweat and tears) into your tiki space. Just have fun and don't stress yourself out.