I have been in basements with white painted structure and black and have found that the black actually gives the perception of added height because it recedes and creates more depth above. A white painted ceiling tends to pull it towards you compacting the space. The owners were very happy with the result and we were thrilled with results.

Can you tell the exact paint you used on the ceiling. This remodel is the inspiration for my 1921 craftsman basement in Seattle, WA

This is a BEAUTIFUL remodel.

I bought the paint and then chickened out on this dark ceiling. I went all gallery white in my basement instead and it has a loft-like feel. I got frightened by the cozy-factor and was afraid it would accentuate the low lighting in the basement. I did use the paint (almost black) on my wooden stairwell into the basement and am very happy with that until I can afford to do the Roppe vinyl stair covering (pricey- $800 for 10 stairs) that they did in this remodel, which looks great.