Holy Living!?!

Check out this church turned apartment in Utrecht; The Netherlands .. i'm loven' it - what do you think?!

i dunno bout you - but i LOVE this idea - i'm ALL about re-purpose-ing things!
reduce - reuse - recycle ... to the extreme!

the windows - look at the windows - AMAZING people, just amazing!

how about these floating stairs - divine, no? so modern and sleek

talk about a modern bathroom! - the chandelier is beyond fitting for the enviorment, no?

SO here's the question:
 do you think living in a church would be creepy or awesome?

49 comments:

  1. Oh thats beautiful! so modern and spacious!

    http://illustratemypillowcase.blogspot.com/

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  2. Wow I've never seen anything like it! I like the way they've completely modernised it. They have some funny houses in the Netherlands - I once saw (and went inside) some cubic apartments in Rotterdam!

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  3. Living in a church would be awesome! When my bro was looking for a house in Brooklyn, he actually looked at several old churches but they were so expensive and needed full renovations.

    And yes, I agree with you - I'd live in a shack or tent if it meant living on the beach for the summer ;)

    Have a lovely day!
    xx

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  4. I love the space and the light, I think I might have taken more of the religious aspect away I find that could have made it hard to make it feel like it was my space. Daring contrasts to make the bathroom dark and the chandeliers are fantastic!

    have a fab day!

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  5. Are you kidding me? THAT is a church?? Hello, did you see that chandelier??

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  6. I don't know if I could live in a church with a ginormous cross still on the wall - that would freak me out a bit, but the bathroom and the light is amazing.
    It sounds like Kayleigh is doing better? I'm so glad to hear that - sick pups make my heart ache. (as I type, my 10 month puppy is snuggled up next to me)

    Have a great Thursday lady! =)

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  7. Woa its so gorgeous I wouldn't even think it used to be a church!! If it looks that pretty it wouldn't matter that it used to be a church, its beautiful!!

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  8. My thoughts will be with her (and you) that she get back to 100% ASAP. So glad she has someone who cares so much. =)

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  9. What an amazing space. Love the organ! I would however feel like I couldn't indulge in any "activity" in the bedroom, God might be watching!

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  10. Absolutely gorgeous! Great images.

    xoxo
    jess

    http://CheapButChicClothes.blogspot.com/

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  11. Wow! Well it's certainly beautiful. But I'd feel like I'd have to be on my best behavior at all times! ; ) And I'd be worried about an alter boy popping out of the closet and scaring the bejesus out of me ; )

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  12. Okay, this is SO fun! What a great idea, so great!

    xxMK
    Delightful Bitefuls

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  13. I think it looks awesome! But I would always feel like I needed to be on my bestest behavior haha

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  14. Wow, that's really gorgeous! Especially with that chandelier! I love it!

    xo
    Valerie

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  15. wow, what an amazing re-do. i'd definitely be a little creeped out living in a church though, no doubt about that.

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  16. what an amazing renovation! i love that they painted it all white and kept some of the religious details intact. i don't know that i could live in a church but i definitely love seeing the before & afters! thank you always for your sweet comments and have a lovely thursday!

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  17. Erika, very cool, I love what creative geniuses can do!

    Come see what I put together for Catherine at The Shiny Pebble!

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  18. Wow it's so striking (though the cross at the door is a bit odd).

    The bathroom is also out of this world.

    Have you ever been to the Limelight (or what used to be) club in NYC? That was actually weird to party in an old church.

    p.s. I'm a Queens girl! My friend used to live in Staten Island and said there is a deli right across in NJ with the best pastrami sandwiches!

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  19. This is soo cool, I have never seen this before. What an amazing space. Though I must say it would be weird to live in an old church - somebody is watching you..... haha!

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  20. I think I'm having a religious experience!! So gorgeous!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  21. Wow this place is amazing! So fun and creative!

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  22. I love this idea! The floating stairs are amazing...I remember years ago when I visited Amsterdam, being amazed at how many churches and beautiful cathedrals were turned into art galleries and museums!

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  23. i don't think it would be creey, i think it would be great. but nobody lives in our churches...and they are most definitely not that nice haha
    SO PRETTY

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  24. I love this idea. My husband and I have looked at buying church's in the past. While the decor they used doesn't work for me I agree that they've done a great job re-purposing a building rather than tearing it down.

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  25. Wow, I've never seen anything like this before, but it's great! I love churches that look like this, so to live in one? I think pretty awesome.

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  26. Awesome. I love the idea! Very peaceful - I'd feel safe!

    xo - jami
    i m a g i n e

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  27. Just a print i found in an internet search :)

    http://illustratemypillowcase.blogspot.com/

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  28. Very cool! Especially the floating stairs :) And I think it would be cool for like two weeks, but after that I wouldn't like it anymore I think, it would probably made me feel like people are watching over me always!

    xoxo Sootjeelina <3

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  29. all that open space is magnificent. plus how many homes come equipped with their very own organ??

    i am voting for AWESOME, because that bathroom is amazing! :)

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  30. There is actually an old church in town that has been converted into a home ~ I always wonder what it looks like inside. xo

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  31. OMG...That place is amazing!!!! I love love love high ceilings, huge windows and grand spaces...When can I move in?
    Ohh yes that bathroom...ahhh:)
    Kisses sweetie and have a wonderful Thursday:)
    Weekend it almost here:)
    Muah

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  32. I would be totally creeped out by it! I am a new follower. Sorry I couldn't find your email, but I removed the link from my party because TOTALLY MY FAULT!!! I wasn't clear that the links should be party related. I am a total retard! Please feel free to link up again if you decide to write a party post, ok? I would love for you to join in.
    Hugs and kisses
    Catherine

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  33. Wow - that is stunning! The floating stairs are insanely cool! It would freak me out to live in most churches because they can be dark but this is so modern and open I would quickly forget!

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  34. wow, looks great but have a kinda religious upbringing so i guess it would be kinda creepy living there for me! hehe but it looks beautiful!

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  35. I think it would be awesome! I am a Christian, so to me, it would be lovely... I do appreciate the care and design that they have incorporated into this place. I like it and am so happy you shared :)

    p.s thank you so much for all of your sweet comments!

    xo

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  36. love the spread...but most the windows..stairs are nice..but arent a bit risky.i would feel myself falling any moment on those.

    http://weddingonthecards.blogspot.com/

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  37. that is so crazy cool! not sure if i would want to live there or not though.

    loving your blog!

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  38. that is so crazy cool! not sure if i would want to live there or not though.

    loving your blog!

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  39. that is so crazy cool! not sure if i would want to live there or not though.

    loving your blog!

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  40. Converted churches usually give me the creeps - but this one is breathtaking (in a good way)!

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  41. What a cool space! I don't think I'd live in one though.... :)

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  42. I love when people turn commercial spaces into homes (churches, firehouses etc.) I don't think I could live a church though...it would make me feel like I couldn't do certain things in my house...ahhem if you know what I mean :)

    Thanks so much for stopping by and being my 1st follower! I truly appreciate it. Love the Blog!!!! Keep the great posts coming.

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  43. lovely!!

    http://ladulcivida.blogspot.com/

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