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Now that basement remodeling projects are becoming more common, basement ceiling ideas are becoming more innovative and grand. A number of updates on your basement will actually turn it into a magnificent room that everyone in the family will come to love. One of the most common hitch when doing this project is not knowing what to do with the ceiling. Aside from the walls and flooring, your basement ceiling also plays a big part in enhancing the aesthetics of your interior plan.
Creating an extra room out of your basement that will help the family to get additional living spaces. Once you have decided what to do with this extra space, the vital part of transforming the ceiling will become evident when the project starts rolling. You can find a lot of unfinished basement enhancement ideas that you can carry out on your own.
BLACK INDUSTRIAL
The low ceilings and other architectural flaws were intentionally hidden by spraying the ceiling black. The basement’s dark ceiling gives the room a sophisticated air and helps to ground the space’s otherwise dingy aesthetic. Metro Building and Remodeling Group created this sleek black ceiling for industrial space.
ELEGANT
The chandelier here in the basement pops against the white ceiling. The basement’s tray ceiling is illuminated to draw attention to the chandelier and fine furnishings. Just Basements outdid themselves with this sophisticated ceiling plan.
FARMHOUSE
In fact, the basement ceiling with the slanted wood beams is one of a kind! The positioning of the wooden beams is meant to evoke a rural home’s interior. Since the ceiling is so well-matched, so are the furniture and the floor. The Steinhafels farmhouse has a fantastic cellar.
THE CRAWFORD
The basement is decorated so beautifully! Crawford’s blue ceiling is a perfect complement to the bar’s sleek form and rich wood finish. Moreover, the ceiling is illuminated by a set of lights that draws attention to the entire structure. This basement by Buckeye Basements Inc. is fantastic.
WOOD PLANK
The basement ceiling and wall look like they’re made of the same material. The wooden floor extends from the wall to highlight the brick hearth and exposed rafters below. Thanks to Swerdloff Properties’ wood plank ceiling, the basement seems finished and organized.
COPPER
Is it your dream to have a basement with a ceiling that is both beautiful and unusual? The cabinets, wooden bar, and chairs are all brought into focus by the copper covering the top. Your home will suddenly feel like a fine dining establishment. Wow, Finished Basement Company outdid themselves with this basement.
BRICK
One distinctive feature of the wine bar is its brick ceiling. It unifies the rock wall, making it look like you’re in a medieval castle or home. The masonry overhead makes the entire structure appear to be well-built. Residential Designed Solutions has done it again with another outstanding design!
LOG CABIN
Wish you had a cabin-like basement? The exposed timbers and natural wood in this basement’s ceiling are a nice touch. The ceiling, walls, and floor are all wood—a stunning log cabin-style basement by Bruce Olson Construction.
WALK OUT
Want a basement that feels both new and up-to-date? The drop ceiling framed by lights brilliantly illuminates the room. Everything in the basement appears to be within easy reach due to the low ceiling. Locati Architects PLLC has created a great plan for a basement with a walkout.
SHIPLAP
Because its primary function is to draw attention upward, a ceiling need not be particularly elaborate. Matching the stone walls was one of the main reasons for installing a shiplap on the ceiling. It’s uncomplicated and gives off a fresh feeling. R. Cartwright Design Inc. has created an excellent basement layout.
Basement Ceiling Options
When you allocate ample time for research, you will find a lot of solutions that you can actually use for your basement ceiling. Most of these ideas can entirely address your problems with the exposed beams, ductwork, and wires involved in your project. We all know you want a clean look for your ceiling to make it look cozier and nice because you’re worried that your guests might find them an eyesore when you give them the tour of your place. So, we have compiled the most common solutions that we also find helpful when faced with the same problem. Here are some of the few ceiling options you can use for your basement remodeling.
Drop Ceiling Ideas
When you have enough room in your basement, the most effective way to make it look cozier is to use drop ceilings. This idea is the perfect way to hide the exposed beams and wirings from plain sight. It can even hide larger pipes and other ductworks. It also makes the placement of your light bulbs and other lighting fixtures magnificent because it creates an illusion of having the perfect fit. Aside from these benefits, drop ceiling tiles can also be a brilliant way to save money in the long term. Once an area of your ceiling is damaged, you do not remove that tile and pop in a new panel to replace and fix the damage.
Drop ceiling panels are also good for its noise dampening capabilities which makes it a viable option if you want to convert the basement into an entertainment or music room. Aside from these great features, modern drop ceilings can also be used for decorative purposes. There are a lot of designs you can work with when looking into this choice.
TRENDY
Wow, that’s a cool ceiling with many lights in it. The ambiance of this hip basement bar is illuminated by the dozens of gold lights hanging from the ceiling. The ceiling makes the whole room an excellent setting for a social gathering. Woodland Partners LLC has designed a stylish basement.
WHITE INDUSTRIAL
This basement was made to feel more spacious by spray painting the ceiling white. It complements the wall color and gives the impression of ample room. You’ll want to fill this with lots of stuff! Calgary Renovators conceived of this all-white factory aesthetic.
DRYWALL
The best method to get this clean, well-organized look is with a white drywall ceiling. Numerous brilliant white lights illuminate the space, making it feel extremely bright. Amazingly well-organized and roomy basement by Intrinsic Designs + Build Group.
LIGHT UP TRAY
A bright white light shines down from the tray ceiling, highlighting the room’s expansiveness. The ceiling makes the entire room look elegant, making it a great candidate for hosting formal occasions. Tradition Homes manufactures this basement’s illuminated ceiling style.
Low Basement Ceiling Ideas
The height of your basement ceiling plays a big part when you start the construction of the whole project. Unlike high ceilings, low ceiling basements will give you less space to work with when you decide to cover up the messy elements found in the upper part of the room. At the most, attaching a ceiling directly to the support beams will be a workaround if covering up the exposed drab areas will be your final decision. Looking for the perfect material for this task will be less stressful, as we will be providing you with a list of materials that you can use for your low basement ceiling.
Beadboard
As a popular option for porch ceilings, the beadboard can also bring the needed bright feeling into your new basement interior. More than its decorative value, tongue-in-groove beadboard can provide you with a sturdy finish while the sheet beadboard can actually give you more options when it comes to sizes. However, since tongue-in-groove beadboard takes a lot of time to install, most homeowners use a mix of these two types of beadboard. This somehow creates an aesthetically pleasing ceiling surface that you can paint or varnish depending on the type of interior you are planning.
Corrugated Metal
Believe it or not, YES!, you can use this metal roofing tile as an alternative for a ceiling material for your basement. The best way to use these corrugated metals as a ceiling option is when you are planning for a more rustic interior design. It will provide an incredible rustic metal effect which is hard to achieve when you use other materials. Most rustic interior plans fit perfectly for the gaming rooms and man cave interiors. What’s best about using the corrugated metal is that you can actually recycle the old ones to gain a more rustic feel to your basement’s interior. Once they are attached to your ceiling it can reflect the light and would help to make your room appear spacious.
METAL CEILING
Do you want to create a basement that is unlike any other, with an industrial feel but natural wood accents? The metal ceiling adds a touch of modernity to a cellar with gorgeous wood walls and gray tile. Even better, it’s equipped with lights that effectively illuminate the area. The Princeton Design Collaborative really outdid itself with this one.
NATURAL
Since this basement already has a rather low ceiling, the natural industrial style was chosen to preserve it. And thanks to the patterning, the basement as whole gains an air of natural sophistication from the wood used throughout. Obelisk Home created this natural basement layout.
DROP CEILING
This type of drop ceiling is frequently employed to make the space above usable while still providing a complete appearance. The square ceiling patterns and the brilliant lighting give the impression of order and cleanliness. Woodshop Inc. outdid itself with its drop ceiling basement design.
UNDERGROUND
You’ll feel like you’re in a cave thanks to the ceiling’s faux-tunnel design. It unifies the masonry, lighting, and table tennis equipment. It has a wooden look and feels and is illuminated by pendant lights. Wow, what an amazing plan CAW Architects have come up with.
ROPE TREATMENTS
Are you interested in creating a traditional and detailed basement room? You’ll feel like you’re back in high school again. The ceiling was made to appear lower by painting it black and installing a handmade rope wood finish. Lisa Gilmore Design has created an incredible basement with a unique layout and stunning lighting.
STEAMPUNK
The steampunk aesthetic was achieved by carefully positioning lights in a serpentine pattern. The ceiling is unremarkable, but the steampunk aesthetic gives the whole basement a distinct vibe. This James V. Coane & Associates-designed basement has an impressively streamlined aesthetic.
DETAILED
Crawford’s elaborately decorated ceiling with its lights provides a cozy atmosphere for TV viewing. The illuminating ceiling will make you feel like you’re at a theater. Matrix Basement System outdid itself with this one. The gorgeous ceiling is complemented by the matching furniture below.
ROUND WOOD
The purpose of this spherical wooden feature is to showcase the wood’s natural beauty and bring the viewer’s attention to the piece. Even though the basement ceiling is mostly painted white, the round wood fixture and stunning chandelier give the space an air of sophistication. Swanson Homes nailed it with this basement plan.
Drywall
As one of the cheapest ceiling material options on this list, drywall will save you bucks while creating a smooth and stylistic living space out of your basement. This material can be easily cut and fitted on almost any surface which will be convenient for you. Once properly installed, you can easily coat it with a primer and your favorite paint color that will go well with the theme of the entire room.
However, before you decide on using drywall, you might need to check if your house is in an environment that is prone to termite and ant infestation. Moisture can also damage your drywall basement ceiling so you need to make sure that these elements are not present at your home before you pick drywall as your material.
Exposed Beams and Pipes
Who would have thought that exposing those ugly beams and pipes in your ceiling will be considered part of a modern interior plan? This trend is actually very prevalent in cafes and is also becoming a hit with homeowners who want to maintain a modern carefree look for their houses. A painted basement ceiling will be a great way to enhance the exposed ceiling plan that you have in mind. Most of the time, using block colors helps you to create a more unified theme for the whole basement. Having a gray, white, or black basement ceiling are the common options for most designers but there are also emerging color choices just like some brighter yellow tones, and deeper blues that helps in creating a space with more personality in it.
Final Thoughts:
Your basement ceiling contributes a lot to the entire feel of your newly renovated room. Aside from what we listed on this blog, there are other materials that you can actually use for this remodeling project. Simple wood planks and other wood panellings that you use around the house during repairs can also be used as ceiling materials. You can use any material that you decide on as long as it will get along well with your entire plan.
This project will be a great success when you are able to create a space that everyone in the family can actually enjoy. May it be the basement ceiling or some pieces of furniture that you need to install, you can ask for input from them to make sure that there won’t be any reason for them to hate the newly built space once the entire project is over.
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