Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. To make a basement feel truly welcoming and stylish, you'll need to instill a few design features that trick the eye into thinking ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two men installing ceiling tiles on dropped ceiling - Andrew Angelov/Shutterstock Whether you're trying to make your unfinished ...

In planning a basement remodel, your goal is to carve out living space that feels comfortable and looks like a natural extension of your home. As you explore design ideas for your basement remodeling ...

Finishing a basement is an ideal way to expand your living space without expanding your house. Since your basement already has the basics of a room in place - walls, floor, ceiling - it doesn't take a ...

For her basement media room, @homewithkrissy added ceiling tiles to make the space look more polished. The beautiful ...

Exposed joists and mechanical fixtures in a basement ceiling - Banksphotos/Getty Images When you build or move into a house, an exposed basement ceiling might seem kinda cool — it's probably one of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. In 2026 Basement Design Trends Part 1, I covered indoor pools, speakeasies ...

Of all the lower-level and basement full-gut and remodels achieved throughout the years, only a handful have been finished with drywalled ceilings — and there’s a good reason for that. *Billed as ...

Basements don't exactly have the most stellar design reputation. They're often thought of as dank and dingy with dark corners and a mysteriously musty smell no one can quite pinpoint. But if you've ...

If you're looking to finish your basement ceiling and cover up those exposed bits, drywall doesn't have to be your only option. Here's a budget alternative.