Today we’re going to show the interior of some traditional churches with a plot twist – due to amazing renovation projects, they became jaw-dropping modern homes! Take a look.


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Photo by Joas Souza

A Victorian-style church in London was converted by Gianna Camilotti Interiors  into a modern home while keeping its historic charm. The interior features white walls and floors, while the outside may remain a traditional red brick.

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Photo by Vincent van den Hoven 

Located in Harrlo, The Netherlands, this home was once the Dutch Reformed Evangelism Building before being transformed by Leijh Kappelhoff Seckel van den Dobbelsteen architecten.

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Photo by Jim Tschetter

An old church in Chicago, Illinois was converted by Linc Thelen Design and Scrafano Architects into a modern home for a family with three young children.

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Photo courtesy of DOS Architects 

Dating back to 1853, London’s Westbourne Grove Church was renovated by DOS Architects, who took on the top two floors turning them into a light-filled, colorful & open plan loft.

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Photo © Cornbread Works

Zecc Architecten transformed this old Catholic church in Utrecht, The Netherlands into a single family home while keeping its original character.

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Photo by Axiom Photography

An Anglican church in Melbourne dating back to 1892 was converted by Bagnato Architects to include a modern addition and interior renovation.

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Photo by Chris Humphreys

Chapel on the Hill is a project that turned a Methodist Chapel near Middleton-In-Teasdale, England into a boutique property that… is available for you to rent on Airbnb!! Evolution Design kept its dramatic 19th century exterior while turning the inside into a luxurious cottage that can host seven people.

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Photo © René de Wit

Ruud Visser Architecten designed House In A Church within an old wooden church from 1930 that rests along the river De Rotte in Rotterdam.

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Photo courtesy of LABLstudio

Cobble Hill Chez Church is a conversion designed by LABLstudio. The multi-level apartment now features modern furnishings and clean lines but it still respects the church’s architectural elements.

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Photo © Dominique Uldry 


Original article: designmilk 


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