Build a tiki bar in your backyard and everyday can be a holiday. A tiki bar is a really great way to have a bit of summer in your home, even when the temperature has droppped outside.



Buying a tiki bar is likely to set you back a couple of thousand dollars. Eek the tropical feel comes with a hefty price tag! The good news is that you can build a tiki bar for a fraction of the price and do a good job of it too.

A search of the Internet will bring up many different plans that can be purchased online. Decide if you want to have your tiki bar just for a one off event or if you want it as more of a permanent fixture in your home.

What is most economical and pleasing to your mates is to opt for a permanent tiki bar and to build one accordingly you will need quality tiki bar plans that are precise in instructions and dimensions for a porfessional finish.

If, on the other hand you are happy to have a temporary tiki bar, then read on and learn. First you will need a strong table. Any that you have hanging around at home will do just fine for the tiki bar.

Straw, bamboo and plywood can be purchased at pool stores, nurseries or building yards. You will need plywood for the base of the roof. Straw can also be strewn around the bar for a more authentic look.

Straw for the tiki bar can be found at pool stores, bamboo is found at nurseries as is plywood which is good for the roof of your tiki bar. Throw straw around the base for that tropical feel.

Now you know how to build a tiki bar the time has come to decorate it. Be inventive buy bags of laquered shells from dollar shops and glue them all around the bar. Hang a couple of those scary tiki masks on the frame.

Glue sand on the bar for that just come in from the sea appeal, place a necklace of hibiscus or tropical flowers, get the cheap ones for each guest, and for evening ambience add a string of led fairylights.

To christen your brand new tiki bar have a bbq or Hawaii party and invite all of your friends and the neighbors. Get tropical cocktail recipes off the net and and grab two blenders. For the non drinkers make a large non alchoholic tropical punch, it will go down well.