20+ Cool Basement Ceiling Ideas

Basement ceilings are often overlooked by homeowners. Using a little creativity and some inexpensive supplies, a basement ceiling can be transformed from an ignored area to a functional and attractive focal point. Here are some cool basement ceiling ideas for your inspiration. Enjoy them to bring your personal touch and practical function to your man cave space.

3D Drop Ceiling Tiles

Made from recycled cardboard and designed to ship flat and be folded at the installation site, the lightweight two by two foot modules are a cost effective and dramatic solution for spaces that require suspended ceilings.

Star Ceiling

Install fiber optic star ceiling kits, tiles and domes into your living areas and children’s bedrooms. Enjoy many movies and quiet times under the stars.

Basement Ceiling Bookshelf

Ceiling Drawers

Suspend the drawers from the ceiling and use a cleat to keep the shelves closed.

Storage in Basement Floor Joists

Joist cavities are the perfect size for plastic storage containers.

Unique Basement Ceiling Idea

Industrial Look Basement Ceiling Painting

Instead of drywall or drop ceiling, paint it all with an Airless Sprayer in white to make it uniform but blend in and bright.

DIY Basement Ceiling with Old Pallet Crate Lids

Plumbing Pipe Lights

These light fixtures from MESH Architects score very high points. Clever yet simple; industrial yet romantic.

Fabric Ceiling

Man Cave Basement Idea

A “Man Cave” is a room in the house (although some men have been known to renovate sheds), where a man can get away from the pressures of daily family life.

Black Splash Tiling as Ceiling

Cool Basement Ceiling Idea

Basement ceiling idea could be really cool if there was tube lights or led’s shining through from behind it.

Home Theater Ceiling Idea

Tented Ceiling Playroom

Tented Ceiling Playroom in basement created by stapling fabric panels to exposed floor joists.

Basement Bar Ceiling Idea

Painted Pipes and Ceiling

Ceiling Art

Ceiling art fits easily into your dropped ceiling or suspended ceiling grid and provides not only easy access to pipes and wires overhead but creates a larger than life appearance for the overall space.

Floor to Ceiling Framed Art

Quite intrigued with the idea of the floor to ceiling framed art, white floors and of course the swing

Black Basement Bookshelves

Photos on Basement Bar Ceiling

Small Basement Ceiling Painting

Put up bead board between floor joists and paint it white to brighten the space.