Q. I want to do something affordable to the unfinished ceiling in my basement storage room. I will be utilizing material to cover the shelving, to ensure that will be utilized a lot. There are steel beams, copper, wood as well as wires in there, so I requirement something to cover all of these materials. I believed of paint, however I requirement assist selecting a colour.

— Nancy

A. Installing a suspended ceiling is a a lot more costly alternate to paint, however will significantly enhance the look of the ceiling in addition to the room. Ceiling grids can be installed with wires, as well as ceiling panels or tiles are put into the grids, supplying a completed look. Ceiling tiles are now offered in lots of different structures as well as styles, unlike the old ubiquitous “stucco” look. artificial or genuine wood beadboard panels, coffered (recessed panels) or even vintage-look tin tiles would add rate of interest while hiding the unwanted wires as well as beams.

If your budget plan will not enable for a suspended ceiling, painting with a spray application may be possible. Make sure your electrician inspects the ceiling before you paint. select a basic off-white for the low ceiling, to keep the space looking as bright as well as expansive as possible. paint the walls the exact same off-white for a unified look, or tape off a horizontal line all around the room, just below the lowest point of pipe or ductwork. paint the wall a different colour from the line down, defining the ceiling. keep the wall colour light, like a buttery yellow or pale sage green, or any type of pale colour that will coordinate with the material you utilize for your shelving. Don’t fail to remember to paint any type of pipes that run down the wall the exact same colour that you’ve selected for the wall. Replacing your light bulb fixture with a simple, frosted wall sconce will supply much better ambient light in addition to add a lot more style to your new storeroom.