For her basement media room, @homewithkrissy added ceiling tiles to make the space look more polished. The beautiful drop-down tiles from Ceilume are simple to install. Plus, the tiles easily pop ...

If you're not enamored with that exposed basement ceiling, you might want to consider an inventive DIY to transform the space into something you'll love.

If you have a low ceiling, however, both these ideas may not work well. Although, these basement ideas work great for high ceilings, you might prefer a loft-like ambiance instead.