Tropical Style: A Midcentury Love Story that Brings Paradise Home
How did Polynesian style come to the United States, and how is it connected to Midcentury Modern design?
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Hawaiiana
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The History of Hawaiiana + The Tiki Era
Whether its dancing hula girls or floral wall décor, the midcentury had a curious obsession with everything Polynesian.
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7 Musts for a Tiki Chic Cocktail Party
Goodbye, 2016—hello, 2017! Ring in the new year in style by hosting a kitschy yet classic tiki chic cocktail party with these Hawaiiana-themed essentials.
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3 Must-Have Features for a Tiki-Style Guest Room
Nothing says "vacation" to your guests more than the smooth vibes and laid-back colors of Hawaiian décor, so turn your guest room into a tiki paradise.
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Get this Tiki Chic Living Room with 6 Hawaiian-Style Pieces
Don't mistake tiki for tacky. Here are key pieces to achieving a tiki chic living room, adding all the fun of kitsch minus the plastic totem heads.
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I Dream of Tiki, Pt. 3: To the Tiki Room
With a history steeped in classic Hawaiiana, the homeowners opt to lend a bit of that tiki bar flair to their newly restored Eichler.
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I Dream of Tiki, Pt. 2: Staying True to Eichler
Tackling the roof is no easy task, nor is keeping true to the roots of an era home when you have no idea what the significance is...yet, anyway.
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Get this Classic Hawaiiana Look in 5 Steps
Add that tropical, easy-going feel to your home while maintaining the aesthetic you love with tiki décor.
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P.S., I Love You, Pt. 1: Twin Tiki Spaces
Patrick Boyce bought not one, but two midcentury abodes in Palm Springs—and gave each their own tiki-inspired spaces.
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