If you like the idea of adding a backyard tiki bar or a tiki-themed basement but aren’t much of a handyman, you still have some attractive options.  Tiki bar kits have become a wildly popular way to build home tiki bars.  These kits offer you all of the materials and step-by-step instructions you need to set up your own tiki bar.  You will often find they offer the bar top, front, a couple of shelves, and sometimes even a thatch roof. 

If you happen to subscribe to Lowe’s Creative Ideas for Woodworkers magazine, you probably noticed that this month’s plans focused on Creating a Tiki Bar.  As always, the plans provided a cut list and reliable step-by-step approach to building a very nice tiki bar.
This Lowe’s guide comes quarterly and often features some really nice designs for a variety of items for around the house.  It may not be too late to snag the Spring/Summer 2009 issue featuring the Tiki Bar plans, so call them at 877-569-3702 or subscribe from their …

For the DIY crowd looking to build the ultimate poolside tiki bar, this guide on How to Build Your Own Tiki Bar is a valuable step-by-step guide featuring a fantastic tiki bar design and instructions on how to build it.  As the writer points out, this type of high-quality tiki bar often sells for upwards of $5000 and makes a great addition to your backyard oasis.  The tiki bar in this design is this beautiful 4 ft by 8 ft layout with a thatched roof.