We have been in the deep freeze for the last few weeks and as things start to warm up I think about the tropics and tiki parties. Still to cold to go outside in shorts and sandals, but an indoor tiki themed party might be okay.

If you are planning what is popularly known as a “Tiki Party” then an indoor tiki bar is exactly what you need to set the mood. But first, you need to do a little research so you can discover the best way to create the most authentic tropical paradise possible, with your tiki bar as the centerpiece. What is a tiki, anyway?

Tiki culture, as it were, started in the South Pacific, Polynesia to be exact. Two bar/restaurants opened in California with Tiki/Polynesian themes back in the 1930s.

The movie South Pacific in 1949 really started a love of all things Tiki in America. The types of materials or objects generally used in Tiki decor are usually woven grass or straw, bamboo, palm trees, torches, shells, fish nets, Tiki lights, special Tiki mugs and glasses – really anything tropical and beach-y.
So, how do you use this newfound knowledge to have an indoor, or an outdoor tiki bar you will be proud to own? First, you must decide whether or not you want to purchase a pre-made tiki bar, or make one yourself. If price is no object, then you should look into the many different varieties of tiki bars made to use indoors that are available online, or the Tiki bar kits available at your local home and garden center.

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