What do you do if your basement ceiling is too low? Although the height of the basement can’t be increased without compromising the foundation of the house itself, you can decorate the ceiling in a way that creates a greater sense of spaciousness. If you have a low-ceiling basement, here are ideas you can use to transform your lower ground floor into a beautiful space.
1. Ceiling Finishings
Picking the right furniture, paint, and lighting will create more visual height. Recessed lighting will not take more vertical space and is perfect for low ceilings. Light paint colors make the walls feel higher, while dark colors will make them lower. As for a smart styling trick: mixing in small-scale furniture such as a lower sofa or a tiny side table creates the visual effect of higher ceilings.
2. Architectural Tips
Using different ceiling types, design tweaks, and even certain materials can go a long way in helping the overall feel of your basement. For example, leaving the ceiling exposed and simply painting it black or white can give you the height needed for a comfortable space. Another cheap and common solution is using drywall. All you need is to apply primer and then a coat of paint to give the ceiling a smooth, sleek finish.
3. Elevated Decor
Designers trick the eyes by using anything from curtains to tall mirrors to solve the low ceiling dilemmas. For example, drapes that go from the ceiling to the floor lead the eye upwards. Also, reflective surfaces help bounce light around and visually open up space. You can use mirrors on the walls, glass tabletops, or mirrored cabinet doors to give the basement a more open feel.
Another way to make a low ceiling look higher is to hang vertical artwork such as framed pictures and paintings. Even better, pieces with vertical lines like trees and abstract elements will draw your look upward.
