I was curious about other options so just did a google search on "ceilings for basements" and got a hit from homeadvisor.com that talked about costs. I'm sure there'll be lots of information on-line if you use the right search terms.

If you have plumbing etc in the ceiling you want to cover, you may want to consider a drop type ceiling so that in case of a leak, or anything electrical, you can take a panel or two or more, down, for repairs.

I vote for a drop ceiling also. Our last basement had drop ceilings and it was so convenient to just remove a panel to run, repair or relocate any wiring, cable or plumbing. My current home has drywall basement ceilings. To do anything in the ceiling you have to cut out the drywall and then patch, mud, sand and re-paint.

Your basement looks like a very fun space!

I prefer the look of drywall ceilings too as they provide the most height and make the space feel finished like the extension of the rest of the house. Those with drop ceilings, how often have you needed to access anything in your basement ceiling? All of the main pipe or wiring connections, and where they enter my house, will be located in an unfinished part of my basement. So I really can’t think of a reason I would need to get up there. For as long as I’ve owned a home, I can’t recall ever needing to access something in my ceiling (other than my basement getting finished right now). I know of course emergencies and issues can arise, and I hope they won’t, but drywall can be repaired too. Is there a reason I need access to the ceiling that I’m not thinking of?

Sandy - I’ve not found it necessary to access anything in 15 years since finishing the basement. I would recommend a couple empty conduits be connected to the breaker box and open ended into unfinished space just in case you wish electricity somewhere. Access panels for any junction boxes.

Thanks, it is an entertainment space, informal and easy to clean.