Tiki-themed patios, bars and outdoor settings are popular.
According to the Northwest Hawaii Times, tiki culture is popular throughout the United States. It quickly spread after American soldiers returned from the Pacific Theatre after World War II. Hawaii became a state in 1959, and bars and tiki-themed restaurants quickly became celebrated throughout the U.S. Although the roots of tiki are a Polynesian tradition, the tiki decor most often used for poolside patios, bars, and decks is a stylized and decorative version of the art that is rooted in the culture of the South Pacific. Does this Spark an idea?
Tiki Lighting
Tiki torches are popular for outdoor patios.
Tiki-style lighting comes in a variety of forms. Tiki torches that are made from wood, steel, iron, and bamboo come in many different shapes, sizes and colors. These torches hold lamp oil that provides light by producing an open flame. Other tiki lighting includes lamps with thatch or Hawaiian fabric shades, and candles shaped like tiki statues.
Tiki Dishes and Glasses
Tiki dishes and glasses can be displayed on tiki bars.
Tiki glasses and dishes are frequently used in establishments with tiki themes. Tiki god-shaped glasses made from plastic, glass, and ceramic are common, and often sport colorful umbrellas, straws and other accompaniments. Additionally, wooden carved bowls in tiki god shapes, painted ceramic tiki god dishes, and items with tiki faces are also sold by many different stores. A tiki-themed patio can be enhanced with tiki glasses used as vases, or a shelf with many different dishes bearing tiki motifs.
Tiki Statues and Carvings
A tiki god carved statue can be used in home decor.
Tiki statues and carvings are often used to decorate restaurants, bars, patios and pool areas. Tiki statues are typically made of dark wood with stylized carvings depicting gods from different cultures of the South Pacific. Tiki statues can be large (over 10 feet) or small (a few inches) and can be displayed in a variety of ways. Tiki statues and carvings can be hung on walls, placed on shelves, set in the centers of tables, or placed behind tiki bars.
Tiki Thatch and Bamboo Furniture
Thatch is often used to construct tiki-style furnishings.
Thatch and bamboo are common components of tiki-themed furniture and decor. Thatched umbrellas, bar coverings, and table coverings can be used to give a Hawaiian feel to an outdoor or indoor setting. Many free-standing and built-in tiki bars, as well as patio tables and chairs, are constructed of bamboo, which gives the furnishings an authentic feel.
Tiki Wall Art and Signs
Wooden carvings can be used in tiki-themed decor.
Tiki wall art and signs can include masks, carved plaques, and signs with painted tiki motifs. Additionally, some manufacturers make inflatable tiki wall or ceiling decorations for a party or occasion with a luau theme.
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