Need a unique ceiling idea
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Becky on Jul 07, 2016It's not exactly very original, but our lower floor, aka basement, has a dropped ceiling using those styrofoam looking panels separated by metal supports. We also have fluorescent lights. This is very serviceable, although not cutesy. The light is great though.Helpful Reply
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Becky on Jul 07, 2016I have noticed restaurants have all the "guts" showing, but all are painted black, or sometimes metallic color.Helpful Reply
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MN Mom on Jul 07, 2016You can use large rectangular tablecloths or even flat bed sheets and staple them to the beams. Drape a bit or pull taut depending on your liking. Use lamp light rather than overhead lighting and create a warm, homey atmosphere.Helpful Reply
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William on Jul 07, 2016Adding to MN Mom. Pulling the fabric taut would look better. Then when its all stapled, you can create a 2x2 grid nailed/screwed to the beams and give it a drop ceiling look. I had clients on a tight budget, so I created a 2x2 grid with 1x3 boards nailed/screwed to the beams, then cut squares out of Luan plywood to fit the grid. Still have access to plumbing and wiring. A little imagination and ingenuity, the possibilities are endless.Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Jul 07, 2016For a complete visual on ideas visit https://www.pinterest.com/explore/basement-ceilings/Helpful Reply
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Julies1949 on Jul 07, 2016Trying to disguise the infrastructure will only make it worse. Instead paint the beams, pipes etc in different colors and make them a focal point.Helpful Reply
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Tamara on Jul 08, 2016paint it black babyHelpful Reply
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Julie M on Jul 08, 2016Here's a picture of everything spray painted white. I really like it: http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=803713Helpful Reply
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Claranne on Jul 08, 2016Try painting it all black, then attach lath strips (either finished with stain or painted a color) to the beams etc.Helpful Reply
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Annie Doherty on Jul 08, 2016I would concur keep the industrial look by using metal light fittings, bulkhead fittings and metal trolleys as tables, paint a metal filing cabinet and metal storage lockers to use as storage, also paint your beams etc in the same colour to enhance. Choosing the right furnishings and area rugs are key to bringing the look together. You have above many terrific and creative suggestions, I wish you luck with the job in hand and would love to see your finished basement.Helpful Reply
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Debra Stolle on Jul 09, 2016Hang sheets over it. Start on one end and tack the sheets to the ceiling joist. Pull the sheet taunt and tack the next corner. Keep pulling and tacking. When there is maintenance work needed, jut pull back that part of the sheet. This works when some of the pipes hang lower than the ceiling joist.Helpful Reply
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Susan on Jul 09, 2016Faux ship lap, build a frame around pipes then cover.Helpful Reply
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CK on Jul 10, 2016I've had this issue in two houses. I made a fabric ceiling. Essentially what it involves is figuring out the amount of fabric needed (I use inexpensive muslin or other white fabric that's on sale) and then staple it to the floor joists to cover up as much of the pipes, wires, etc. as you can. It looks amazing! Check out how it looks in our current laundry room here. http://www.cndesigns.biz/blog/a-truly-new-laundry-room-revealHelpful Reply
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Nancy on Jul 11, 2016I would use a fabric or sheet ceiling and make like a draped effect Perhaps start in the middle if possible and drape to each corner of the room and staple to ceiling. If that's not doable box in the pipes etc with fabric and paint the restHelpful Reply
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