Make unfinished basement look good

Learn how to paint an unfinished basement. Paint is the perfect way to make your exposed basement ceiling and rafters look good on a budget.

by Robin Along the way, we have become experts in basement ceiling ideas. We're actually very proud of this. It's a great example of what we're all about: taking a problem and figuring out an

Yes you CAN have a beautiful basement! Check out these affordable DIY basement makeover projects to make your basement beautiful and functional. Included are ideas to make basement windows look bigger, make basement ceilings feel taller and look high end, wall treatments to add height and character, adding a bathroom without breaking concrete and so much more! One of these rooms was even featured in the Feb 2019 issue of BHG mag.

Finishing your basement can be an expensive project, but luckily there are tons of ways to make your unfinished basement feel welcoming. Here are some ideas.

If you have the good fortune to reside in a basement apartment, it can be advantageous to muffle the noise from your upstairs neighbors. Regardless, implementing some soundproofing solutions for your basement ceiling would be

Need ideas for your unfinished basement? I asked a home stylist friend how she would remodel a few different small unfinished basements and basement rooms. Below are her pretty incredible before...

If you have an unfinished basement, you probably don’t want to spend a ton of time down there. The air is musty, the floors are damp, and it feels just a tiny bit creepy. Luckily, there are some simple ways to get the feel of a finished basement without shelling out thousands of dollars. Here, 10 ways to turn your basement into a space where the entire family will want to hang out.

Sure, it may be a little rough around the edges — with exposed pipes, concrete floors, and French drains — but with a few clever tricks and inspired unfinished basement ideas, you can upgrade your lower level with effortless flair. Here’s how.

I knew a painted basement ceiling was the right solution for our basement pub and hobby room. It ticked a lot of practical boxes - the benefits of a black basement ceiling are many - including how much taller the room looks, plus it's easy and so affordable!