Tiki Totem Poles

Decorating Indoors And Outdoors With Tiki Totem Poles

If you have an outdoor Tiki bar, you may want to add to the Hawaiian experience by setting some Tiki totem poles around the bar area. In fact, even if you have an indoor bar, you can buy two poles and set one on either side of your bar for a superb look. A Tiki totem pole is actually a combination of the American Indian totem pole, which mainly featured animals, and the Polynesian Tiki gods, which are now transferred to the pole. Common usage of the word ‘totem’ now means any pole that has carved figures along its length.

Most Tiki totem poles that you buy are actually handcrafted, which means that no two are exactly alike. This in itself will really give an edge of individuality to your home or garden. The unique carvings coupled with the often bright colors used add an almost festive air to the surroundings. Sizes range from small ones that can sit on the side of your bar, to large poles that will reach as high as the roof on your bar. Common sizes to use outdoors are four, five and six feet high.

While the totem pole is mainly used for decorative purposes, some are designed to illuminate outside areas at night. For example, one popular design has solar lighting set inside so that when night falls, the totem pole sheds light on surrounding areas and pathways. The solar lighting means that there are no cumbersome cords or electrical wiring lying around either. Others have “arms” extending from the pole at an acute angle that hold solar Tiki lights. The concept of adding solar lighting is really a very sound one, and a great idea particularly if you tend to party outside at night. You will not destroy the ambiance of the evening by electric lighting but instead will use the subtle solar lighting to keep things well lit.

They are also great to use as decorative items either inside or in outdoor garden areas. They look great when surrounded by lush outdoor shrubbery or on a lawn where they can greatly enhance your outdoor landscape. Aside from standing them amidst shrubbery or on a lawn, they also look quite stunning against a large rock backdrop, or even around an outdoor pool.

There are many different ways you can decorate your home, both indoors and outdoors, with Tiki totem poles. They will be sure to bring a touch of the tropics wherever they are placed.

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