Decorations added to a tiki hut provide the essentials to make you feel that you're in a tropical island. Adding decorations that are natural and rustic can complete a basic tiki hut and make it ready for use for any occasion. Decorating possibilities for tiki huts and tiki themed parties require only a little creativity and imagination. Does this Spark an idea?
The Essentials
No tiki hut would be complete without decorations such as tiki lights, torches and palm leaves. Tiki string lights come in a variety of shapes and sizes from flamingos to parrots, fish and tropical drinks. Hang string lights loosely around a tiki hut to provide decorative light. Attach them to the eaves of the roof or around the edge of the bar. Hanging lamps made of bamboo also add to the atmosphere of tiki huts and are decorative as well as functional. Hang them around the eaves of the roof-- sometimes a few lamps are enough. Torches come in different designs and provide light and warmth to outdoor areas. Some bamboo torches are designed so they can be set on tables and others are made to stand alone by inserting them firmly into the ground. Use palm leaves for roof thatching and to cover the base of tiki huts.
Extra Decorations
Place woven grass mats on the floor ; they can become a seating area when some floor pillows are added. Attache grass skirts made of raffia c around tables and chairs. Give leis to guests as they enter the area. Place real or artificial tropical palms and flowers around the area. Cocktail umbrellas add a touch of the tropics to any drink and are an inexpensive decorating idea. Add tiki masks, tiki totem poles and wooden drums to the tiki hut if you have enough space. Hang masks around the tiki hut and place totem poles and drums on the bar or beside it. To finish the look, use furniture such as chairs and stools made of bamboo.
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