Enjoy your man-made paradise by decorating your tiki bar table top.
Find paradise by turning your regular bar into a Tiki bar. The origin of the Tiki bar in America dates back to WWI, when plane travel became accessible, and vacationers and military officers brought back Tiki bar ideas. To replicate the exotic theme, Americans decorate their bars with items such as fish nets, tiki masks and tiki torches. Bar tops can include a variety of items to capture the Tiki mood.
Tiki Coasters
Instead of your typical drinking placemats to keep a carved wooden Tiki bar from deteriorating, spend a few extra bucks on Tiki coasters to add to the island feel. These coasters can be made from wood, plastic or ceramic, and feature a variety of images to enhance the Tiki theme. Popular tiki coasters include miniature wooden tiki masks, or representations of Hawaiian gods who guard against evil spirits.
Nut Holder
A refreshing beer on your "island getaway" could not be complete without some nuts placef on the bar top. Tiki nut holders can be purchased from a variety of online suppliers with a simple "Tiki nut holder" Google search. These holders come in various shapes, sizes and images.
Fringe Skirt
To replicate the Hawaiian grass skirts women wear during a luau, purchase similar fringe-looking skirts to hang around the perimeter of your bar top. Size and color depends on the dimensions of your bar top and overall color scheme. Many on-line providers offer fringe table skirts on sale.
Ocean Life Decorations
Place different-sized shells around the bar top. Fake plastic crabs, starfish, or even miniature nautical boat anchors provide the ocean feel. Hang them in a fish net, or suspend them from the corners of the bar with sea-weary rope.
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