How to Create a Tiki Hut Room

Paint your walls a natural color like taupe or sand to simulate natural earth colors. Textured paint can give you an even more natural look – many textured paints can simulate outdoor or weather-worn walls. Choose Caribbean colors like bright blue, orange or green if you want to add a bit more color in your room.

Hang rattan light fixtures for overhead lighting instead of more common track lighting or spot lighting. Rattan lights often come in cylindrical shapes, and some don’t need to be installed by a professional contractor. If you use a ready-made fixture, consider painting the wiring the same color as the ceiling to disguise it. For more decorative accent lighting, you can use electric Tiki-torch-style lights. Don’t use the regular outdoor type – they aren’t safe for indoor use in enclosed spaces.

Arrange rattan or wicker furniture in natural colors to complement the paint and lighting fixtures and give the room an earthy look. Avoid painted rattan or wicker – it looks a bit too modern for a Tiki-hut-style room. Choose neutral or Caribbean colors for cushions. If you want patterned cushions, opt for a tropical or beach print.

Put a natural sisal rug or multiple rugs on the floor to give the room a warmer look. Sisal is made from natural fibers from the sisal plant, and such rugs don’t require much maintenance, making them ideal for areas with heavy foot traffic. Always use a pad under a sisal rug – regular wear and tear can damage the rug over time without a rug pad.

Decorate areas of the room with wicker or rattan baskets or boxes. You can use wicker or rattan baskets for storing items within the room, and smaller boxes can store things like a remote control or magazines to hide items that aren’t exactly authentic to a Tiki-hut-style room.

Hang decorative Tiki masks on the walls for an authentic, decorative touch. You can use wood masks or brightly colored masks. Antiques and reproductions are widely available. Just make sure they match the other colors and decor you already have in the room.