Easy DIY Tiki Bar

Finally. A tutorial for an Easy DIY Tiki Hut! Isn’t this the project we’ve all been waiting for? Well – maybe not. Maybe you don’t NEED an easy DIY tiki hut, but I think we can both agree that it’s something you WANT. Luckily, I’m not kidding when I call this thing “easy.” There’s very little “construction” involved, since the entire structure starts with something you may already have: a bookshelf! Yep…that’s it, friends. We’re transforming a bookshelf into the cutest tiki bar you ever did see. I can guarantee that by the end of this tutorial, you’ll be planning a luau of your own! Let’s get started!

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

The whole project starts with a plain, affordable 3-tiered bookshelf like THIS. Who knew a little bookshelf could be a tiki hut!

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

STEP ONE:

Use a 1″ spade drill bit to create holes in the top of the bookshelf. You’ll place one hole in each corner.

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

STEP TWO:

Turn the bookshelf so that the back is now the front of your tiki bar. Next you’ll add bamboo stakes into the holes. You can also use PVC pipe into the holes if you’d like. The two front poles should be shorter than the back two poles. The poles should fit snuggly into the holes, so that no additional hardware is needed to keep them in place.

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

STEP THREE:

Once you’ve placed the bamboo stakes into all four holes, you will take two 36″ lengths of bamboo and create a crossbar as shown. Secure the crossbar with hot glue and twine.

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

STEP FOUR

Let’s make the roof! Cut down a piece of foam-core board and add lengths of raffia skirt to the board until it is all covered.

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

STEP FIVE

Next up, let’s cover the front of the tiki bar (which is actually the back of the bookshelf!)  Use reed fencing to create the front of your tiki bar and secure it in place with a staple gun.

THAT’S IT! I told you it was easy!

Once you’re done assembling your easy DIY tiki bar, you can get to work adding personalized decorations! I used my Cricut Explore to create each piece of decor from the Tiki Bar sign right down to the chalkboard menu!

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

Easy DIY Tiki Hut | damask love

Who’s want to come over and grab a cocktail from our tiki bar?!

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About Amber

Hey, I’m Amber Kemp-Gerstel - the crafty brain behind Damask Love, where creativity, color, and a little chaos come together. I’m a suburban mom of two, known for turning up the volume on everyday DIYs and showing up like your colorful, crafty BFF. Over the years, I’ve gone from psychologist to full-time content creator, TV host, and brand partner, with appearances on Making It, Today, and HGTV. When I’m not making stuff or on set, I’m chasing around my two boys, Markus and Maxwell, and laughing my way through the mess.

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99 Comments

  1. 7.19.17
    Marian W said:

    so cute, so festive!

  2. 7.19.17
    Lin M. said:

    Oh my goodness!!! I want one!!! 🙂 This is so cool! Love the Craft Cocktail names. Your creativity never ends! Thank you for sharing it!

  3. 12.17.18
    Lorena said:

    This is so cool! I need to make this before summer starts!

  4. 6.2.19
    Carla Lewis said:

    I love your Tiki Hut. Where did you get the flowers & tropical leaves?

  5. 7.27.19
    Tammy said:

    Girl what won’t u do. You have such a fun and creative mind. I just love watching you. Thanks Amber for everything you do.

  6. 2.16.20
    Kaitlin said:

    where can we find cut files for the tiki bar sign, flowers, and tropical drinks?

  7. 5.26.20
    Debbie Gaura said:

    Where can we find the cut files for the tiki bar sign, flowers and tropical drinks?? I did not see a response.

  8. 5.27.20
    Debbie said:

    Love the Tiki Bar:)

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    Kerri said:

    Where can a person find the reed fencing and bamboo stakes?

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    home depot

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