So we were at home thinking about what we could do to improve the garden area at the end if the garden (previously it had been a dog pen) and it was not pretty well unless you think pretty awful.
Should we pull it down and grass over the end of the garden.. maybe should we build a raised flower bed .. maybe then it came to us.
We don’t go out much unless we are on holiday and our favourite place when we go out is to the beach and poolĀ bars in the Caribbean or generally any where we go to be honest. If there is a beach and a bar that’s were we are going on a night.
So we decided we were going to build a Tiki Bar in our garden…….. So it began
It took us about 3 months to finish but was it worth it YES!!!!!!!!
We started with the old dog pen – first job tearing that down, we left the shell up as it was solid but had the replace the floor roof and front.
First we laid a floor, we used pre-treated chipboard for the floor and painted it a nice bright tropical colour
For the internal wall covering we used rolls of bamboo to cover the old panel garage which made up the main 3 walls. This looked quite effective immediately changed the look of dog pen to having potential to be the beginning of a Tiki Bar.
We had seen some different types of bar when we were on holiday and we had researched online for more ideas and information, we had what we wanted in the back of our minds, with Chris building and me designing we knew it would be great if we just took our time. So we did 3 months.
We had the beginning of our bar (wellĀ the framework and floor) We needed a bar to go in the bar! Where would we get this from??.Ā We made it from old pallets (we made most of the bar from reclaimed wood, pallets and anything else we could recycle)
We put pallets around the front and sides of the framework and then added a palm tree fringe roof inside for the extra tropical effect, we were really impressed with ourselves by this point as we did not think it would look this good this early on in the project as we still had so far to go with it.
After this point we started thinking about the end product and the opening party we were going to have, we chose bright colours to put in the inside but never really thought about the design we thought it would be better to “wing it” with the paint and we were glad we did when the inspiration came it kind of turned into a sea and sky effect (totally unintentionally)Ā
Well this just leaves the design and the outside (toilets included) to go so please pop back tomorrow for the finished item ……
Called in here to leave my thanks for your recent decision to follow Learning from Dogs. Thank you!!
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You livened up Hull with that bar. Great job!
Thanks for following my blog, which is much appreciated.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you we love it x
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For whatever reason it made me think of the animated movie ‘Madagascar’ and the zebra’s bar on the island … well done~!
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I have never seen it but I will have a look now thanks for your comments x
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Good work. Enjoy
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Looks amazing!
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Thanks x
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What a beautiful creation. I send congrats and good vibes for the tiki bar and all your blogging and family adventures!
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Thank you it took a while but we love it xx
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Your Tiki Bar is very pretty š Enjoy your peaceful, lazy days there sipping – whatever it is you sip in a Tiki Bar š Thank you so much for the follow!
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Thank you my favourite is long island iced tea xx
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A magical transformation…..well done!!!
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Thank you it was hard work but worth it and we love it x
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Thank you I think my favourite is a long island ice tea x
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What a fun getaway ā right in your backyard!
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Thank you it’s like been in another world we love it xx
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How fun to bring the beach to your back yard! I bet youāre popular with friends. š
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Yes especially in the warmer months x
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Wow..The Tika bar is so cool..Love it! Thank you for following my blog and good luck with your opening night š
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Thank you it was a complete success x
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Looks phenomenal. When can I order a drink?
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Bar opens as soon as the weather warms up lol x
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Wow. I’m impressed. What a transformation!
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Thank you it’s even better in reality x
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Lovely idea, congratulations on all the hard work!
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Thank you x
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From one tiki bar fan to another ….well done!
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Thank you to you have one x
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Here is a post I wrote about the last real tiki bar in Honolulu Hawaii – our former home. Check the links for ideas on decorating!
https://withinthekstreets.wordpress.com/2015/09/06/max-visits-the-last-tiki-bar/
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Wow thank you so much for this you post is amazing and your tiki bar I have no words I love it I have had loads of nee ideas for our bar from your pics thanks WOW xx I could carry on saying wow lol xx my mind is truly blown xx
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Impressive change, wow! Thanks for the follow, I appreciate it! š
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I know it took a while but worth it xx your welcome x
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Hi I nominated you for a Real Neat Blog Award see my blog for details x
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Hi I nominated you for a Real Neat Blog Award see details on my blog x
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Your hard work payed off! Well done! Thanks for following my blog.
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Thank you so much and you are welcome x
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Great job!
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Thank you x
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