Need a unique ceiling idea
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Alice
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The ceiling is in a finished basement. There are pipes, wiring and metal beams to cover, also a very large area to cover.
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It'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.
Becky
on Jul 07, 2016
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I have noticed restaurants have all the "guts" showing, but all are painted black, or sometimes metallic color.
Becky
on Jul 07, 2016
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You 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.
MN Mom
on Jul 07, 2016
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Adding 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.
William
on Jul 07, 2016
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For a complete visual on ideas visit https://www.pinterest.com/explore/basement-ceilings/
Janet Pizaro
on Jul 07, 2016
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Trying to disguise the infrastructure will only make it worse. Instead paint the beams, pipes etc in different colors and make them a focal point.
Julies1949
on Jul 07, 2016
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paint it black baby
Tamara
on Jul 08, 2016
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Here's a picture of everything spray painted white. I really like it: http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=803713
Julie M
on Jul 08, 2016
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Try painting it all black, then attach lath strips (either finished with stain or painted a color) to the beams etc.
Claranne
on Jul 08, 2016
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I 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.
Annie Doherty
on Jul 08, 2016
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Hang 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.
Debra Stolle
on Jul 09, 2016
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Faux ship lap, build a frame around pipes then cover.
Susan
on Jul 09, 2016
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I'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-reveal
CK
on Jul 10, 2016
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I 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 rest
Nancy
on Jul 11, 2016
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