Set the drums out into the room a bit also. Basements usualy have lots of echo problems, by setting the drums clocer to the middle of the room you may be able to use the echo as natural reverb. It's easier to position mics too.
Low ceilings can be a problem, especially with cymbals. If possible hang a cloud over the drums, even a blanket stapled to the ceiling will help, hang it loosely so it resembles a pillow, put a few staples in the inner area to prevent too much sag but don't put it tight to the ceiling. If the floor is bare (it's a basement, I assume concrete) put a throw rug or a piece of carpet under the drums.
If it sounds boomy you need some bass trapping. 703 traps would be ideal but for a "quick fix" you can stand a couple of twin size mattresses in consecutive corners. Borrow a few chairs from the dinning room, set these around the drums and drape heavy blankets over them, this helps a lot with mid frequency absorbtion. Hang blankets over doors, especially if they are hollow doors, they resonate and add to boominess in a room.
Remember you are recording audio (not video) so it doesn't have to look good, it needs to sound good. I hope some of this helps, good luck.