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 ...

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 out ...

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 ...

A basement with a low ceiling can feel more like a cramped cave than a usable part of your home. Many homeowners simply relegate this space to storage, letting valuable square footage go to waste. But ...

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 ...

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 ...