Exposed pipes make a basement seem unfinished.
When you have a basement with a low ceiling, the space can seem closed-in. The presence of pipes, whether on the ceiling itself, or against the wall, give the space an even more confined feel. While these pipes are necessary for a functioning plumbing system, hiding them within your low basement improves the appearance and makes the space appear more finished.
Instructions
1. Wrap any basement pipes with colorful fabrics or faux vines as a low-budget option for concealing their appearance. Use fabrics that match the ceiling color so they blend in or experiment with color by selecting ones that stand out.
2. Cover the pipes with a fabric wall. String a wire across the basement as close to the wall with the pipes as you can get. Cut a piece of fabric that's large enough to cover the wall, or use curtains instead. Attach the fabric to the wire with clips and slide across the pipe wall.
3. Cover your low basement ceiling with fabric if the pipes are above. Measure the ceiling and cut a large enough piece of fabric to cover the area, compensating for the drop-down of the pipes. Attach it to the ceiling with a staple gun.
4. Place a folding screen room divider against any basement walls that contain pipes. Look for one that's tall enough to extend from the floor to the low ceiling height. Unfold it and arrange it so it fits around the pipes. Use more than one for large expanses of pipe.
5. Cover ceiling pipes with faux beams, which are shaped like a "U." These slide over the pipes and don't reduce the ceiling height by more than a couple of inches. Build your own or purchase them premade.
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