Setting Up a Tiki Room For Your Party

Successful parties almost always have a theme. A theme holds the party together, gives the venue a certain ambiance and becomes the core of the party's music, décor and activities.

A Tiki party should rightfully be celebrated in a rich Polynesian setting, complete with Tiki bars, Tiki equipment and island-inspired drinks. Although Tiki originally referred to the concept of Polynesian spirits guarding against evil, these days, a mere mention of "Tiki" instantly shifts everyone to party mode.

Tiki settings

A Tiki hut is a house-like structure designed for large areas. The Tiki hut has to have a huge Tiki bar, tables, seating areas and decking. The ubiquitous thatched roofing is the indisputable icon of any Tiki bar. With its fronds rustling in the wind, it is a perfect representation of the easygoing lifestyle of Pacific islanders. This type of roofing is the best for tropical climates, as it keeps heat and rain away.

The portable Tiki bar, on the other hand, is a much smaller version, and may be comprised of a short thatched roofing panel, a high table for serving drinks and about three bamboo stools. Simply gather 'round a few guests, turn up your Jimmy Buffet music, serve some mean Mai Tais and you're good to go.

Building a Tiki room

You can opt to build a Tiki room if there isn't enough outdoor space where you live. Look online for shops that sell portable Tiki bars, and you'll surely find a model that would fit your space perfectly. Don't forget the thatched roof -- it's your passport to an authentic-looking Tiki room.

Hang leis, ukeleles and tapas on the walls or lay them on table surfaces; gather up existing coffee tables and use sarongs as tablecloths for an inexpensive Tiki touch. For serving drinks, use coconut shells and Tiki mugs and top the cocktails with a mini-umbrella or an orchid. Let your imagination run wild. After all, the living is always easy with Tiki.

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