12 Simple Finished Basement Ideas

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Open Ceiling

Covering a basement ceiling with drywall or tiles can be expensive. To save money and achieve a cool industrial look, leave the ceiling exposed and paint it.

This eclectic basement space by @fbcremodel proves a painted open ceiling doesn’t have to feel like a budget-friendly compromise. The dark blue-gray color transforms the ceiling into a decorative feature in the room.

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Wall of Storage

For stylish storage in your basement, check out this idea from @liveprettyonapenny. She installed three rows of affordable, unfinished cabinets, then added trim for a built-in look. The finishing touch? Painting them a trendy gray green (Intrigue by Benjamin Moore). With a few simple steps, you can create basement storage that’s functional and pretty.

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Faux Windows

Is your basement in serious need of more natural light? These faux windows feature super-thin LED light panels with adjustable color temperature, set in easy-to-build frames.

A faux window is much cheaper than adding an egress window. (This presumes you already have an egress window to comply with local building codes.) And because it’s not a real window, you have total freedom when choosing where to place it. Here’s how to build your own.