Finished basement ceiling.
The most common basement ceiling types installed are suspended and drywalled ceilings. Suspended basement ceilings are easily installed and allow access to pipes and wires that run along the top of the ceiling. Drywalled ceilings do not allow for access to the top of the ceiling, but create a cozier, more finished space. Often a basement will contain both types of ceilings. Mixing ceiling types may sound like an intimidating DIY project, but it does not have to be. A mix of ceilings can enhance the basement's design and create definition in a large, multifunctional space.
Instructions
1. Look through websites, books and magazines and learn more about basement interior design. Expanding your knowledge base will give you a wider range of sources to pull from and help you figure out what looks you like.
2. Analyze the existing basement and ceiling. Are the two ceiling types located next to each other or is there a transition or wall between them? Determine how you intend to use the room. Will the areas covered by the two ceiling types bleed into one another or are they in different sections of the basement?
3. Visualize what the finished basement will look like before you begin by creating a series of sketches or by gathering color swatches. Determine if the space should have a traditional or modern style, for example.
4. Consider paint or stain. Though ceiling tiles are typically white and the frame from which you suspend the tiles is usually a solid dull color, they can be activated and customized with paint or stain. Paint is the least expensive option for transforming a ceiling into something that is expressive and lively. Select a color for the frame or tiles that appears elsewhere in the basement. Pull the room together by using a color that compliments or appears elsewhere.
5. Investigate decorative ceiling panels. If you do not want to purchase standard tiles, allow the suspended part of your ceiling to stand out for its uniqueness and outfit it with decorative panels.
6. Arrange the furniture in zones. Highlight the different areas of your expansive basement and group together furniture and function. For example, create a movie, craft or game zone.
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