An old country church in England was on its last legs. It had suffered years of neglect and a considerable amount of water damage. It would need a miracle to find new life. A miracle is exactly what it got.
Known now as “The Chapel”, this modern church conversion capitalizes on the unique architectural elements of the original structure while bringing in many modern elements. From the outside it would be impossible to tell that it was anything but a church. The old stone is exterior has been beautifully restored and the window frames and door are painted a bright, flashy red. However, walking through the door is a transcendent experience.
The interior has been restructured to fit a more standard home layout. The entire home feels bright and spacious thanks to the nearly-open floor plan and the abundance of natural light from the tall church windows. The living room and kitchen are well-defined spaces even though they bleed directly into one another. A change from wood flooring to white tile flooring marks the threshold. An old-fashioned wood furnace also helps separate the spaces into unique areas. The far wall of the kitchen also cleverly features a strong pattern that gives the kitchen area its own defined style. This idea is mirrored on the far wall of the living room, which features a gray wall with a large piece of bright, pop art.
Perhaps the finest room in the home is the master bathroom. The tall, church window that rests in the exact center of the bathroom wall looks absolutely perfect. A great use of faux wood floor tiles ties in the original design of the space. Subway tile gives it an undeniably modern feel, especially in the way that the tile creeps up and along the wall. An old-fashioned, clawfoot tub and an elegant crystal chandelier are the perfect complements.
This is a conversion that you do not want to miss. Take a look at all the photos in the full article below!
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