After you've considered some of the
different designs you can implement to turn your basement into a comfortable
and entertaining space, it is time to get down to specifics and practicalities,
such as basement ceiling ideas. The ceiling is the third dimension of your
space, and is often neglected by homeowners because, well, most people don't
look up all that much. But the fact is that the color you use, as well as the
manner in which lighting is installed in the ceiling, is going to be the thing
that decides whether your basement ever stops being a cave and becomes a room.
As with any matter of interior décor, a little time spent searching online will
reveal that there are thousands upon thousands of basement ceiling ideas at
your fingertips; all you need to do is start looking, comparing options, and developing
your own ideas.
Many of the more popular basement
ceiling ideas incorporate the use of a drop ceiling, which comes in many
different styles and is easy to install - in fact, it's so simple that you
might just as well take on the task of installing it as a DIY project. You
might also take a look at suspended ceilings, which are similarly simple to
install and can offer an even greater degree of acoustic insulation. Suspended
ceilings are made up of tiles that attach to a metal grid, a 3-dimensional frame
that's light and easy to handle.
Coffered ceilings, on the other hand,
are very similar in technical terms to suspended ceilings, but differ from them
in being decorated with ornate recessed panels, offering a more corporate
appearance, ideal for those who plan to turn their basement into a home office
or formal study. The drawback of plain old suspended ceilings, on the other
hand, lies in the industrial look they tend to give a room, which can be great
if you're into Manhattan-style architecture and not-so-great if your house has
been designed to look like a Tuscan villa. For practical purposes, they're
great, as one can quickly access any wires pipes they conceal by snapping away
segments of the ceiling. Most building codes require at least 90 inches of
headroom for a finished basement, so in the event that your basement has a low
ceiling, you have two options - either dig up the floor, or go for drywall.
The wonderful thing about drywall is
its unique versatility - unlike prefabricated ceiling panels, once you've
installed drywall, you can paint it in any color you like, meaning that you can
realize the most whacky of your basement ceiling ideas, be they painting
patterns or glow in the dark stars on your ceiling. On the other hand, drywall
is quite a bit more complicated than ceiling panels when it comes to
installation, and the time it takes to complete the installation of drywalling
could span into months (as opposed to the mere weeks that ceiling panel
installation is likely to call for). Remember when painting that the color you
choose will have a very powerful impact on the atmosphere of the room. It's
ideal to go for light colors, such as eggshell, peach or baby blue, as warm,
dark colors, such as red or brown, will lend the entire space an oppressive
feel - something claustrophobics really won't appreciate when they're already
in a confined space underground.
Another doozey on the list of basement
ceiling ideas is to install mirrors on the ceiling, which can do wonders for a
low, small space, lending itself to the illusion of a much bigger room. This
can also intensify your lighting, giving it an ambient quality where it might
otherwise have brought about stark shadows. Indirect lighting directed at the
walls can reflect light onto the ceiling, making it appear higher in the
process.
In the event that your basement ceiling
isn't the access point wires or ductwork, you can simply paint it. Obviously
this is going to result in a somewhat unfinished look that won't look as modern
or chic as the impression you'd achieve with drywall or drop ceilings. It is,
however, a functional solution if you're short on cash, and can go quite well
if you're aiming for a space with a slightly gritty, rustic appearance.
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