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Basement Ceiling Ideas

One of the biggest challenges for any basement makeover, are basement ceilings.  Should you finish them? If so, with what? What do you do when you have a low ceiling?

We've put together a couple of basement ceiling ideas for you that address some of the more difficult challenges you will face.

Basement Designs for Low Ceilings

When designing your basement, the ceiling height can play a large factor, especially when the ceiling is low. Basements with low ceilings pose some design problems. To begin with, the area can easily start to take on the appearance of a cave. Much like vaulted ceilings make an area feel larger than it is; the amount of space may appear much smaller because of low ceiling height. (more)

Finishing Your Basement Ceiling with Acoustical Tile

A lot of times when people imagine a beautifully-finished basement in their home, they picture it with finished ceilings like they have in the upstairs regions of their house. We all know that plastered or dry-walled ceilings look lovely. However, before you go ahead with your plans, there’s an alternative you need to consider.

Creative Basement Ceiling Ideas

I helped a friend of mine finish his basement but he was not sure what type of ceiling he wanted to put in. There are several options like traditional drywall, tongue and groove boards, acoustic ceiling tiles and drop ceiling, so we analyzed each option.

Dressing up your Basement Ceiling

Your basement ceiling might not be the first thing you think of when the subject of basement redecorating comes up. This is often a forgotten area although there are many possibilities that can actually give your basement a nicer overall look and feel. Here are a few tips to help dress up your basement ceiling a bit.