Comments on: Converted churches, Part 1: common problems https://ounodesign.com/2009/05/10/converted-churches-part-1-common-problems/ Sun, 11 Aug 2013 09:42:04 +0000 hourly 1 By: Doug Bean https://ounodesign.com/2009/05/10/converted-churches-part-1-common-problems/#comment-589 Sun, 11 Aug 2013 09:42:04 +0000 http://blog.ounodesign.com/?p=3461#comment-589 We converted an old Methodist church–built in 1898. The conversion went well. Had to deconstruct what the former owners had done, but we like the finished product. Definitely unique!

]]> By: Troy https://ounodesign.com/2009/05/10/converted-churches-part-1-common-problems/#comment-588 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 20:49:20 +0000 http://blog.ounodesign.com/?p=3461#comment-588 As i sit here waiting for the Carpenter to arrive to put up the mezzanine, its good to see another Church converter post, ill put some pictures up on flicker this afternoon.

]]> By: LB https://ounodesign.com/2009/05/10/converted-churches-part-1-common-problems/#comment-587 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:50:06 +0000 http://blog.ounodesign.com/?p=3461#comment-587 In reply to shelly and marty.

Here are some more conversions: http://blog.ounodesign.com/2009/05/15/converted-churches-part-2-belgium-england-australia/
And here is my own conversion: http://blog.ounodesign.com/2009/03/26/so-you-think-youd-like-to-live-in-a-church/
Do you have any photos of your conversion anywhere? Flickr? I’m sure people would like to see…

]]> By: shelly and marty https://ounodesign.com/2009/05/10/converted-churches-part-1-common-problems/#comment-586 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 09:58:32 +0000 http://blog.ounodesign.com/?p=3461#comment-586 we bought a 1897 church in a small town in minnesota USA. it has been two years and the conversion to our home has turned out GREAT!!
We put in 2 bed, 2 bath, laundry room, a VERY large kitchen and of course 18 foot ceiling living room with loft.
I would like to know OTHER PEOPLE who have done the same thing in their area. I can find nothing on the web about this subject about other projects attempted or finished. HELP = there must be others. email me: just2cold AT gmail DOT com

]]> By: LB https://ounodesign.com/2009/05/10/converted-churches-part-1-common-problems/#comment-585 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:29:23 +0000 http://blog.ounodesign.com/?p=3461#comment-585 In reply to Troy.

Troy,
I completely understand! Nothing in a church is to code; you have to either convince them to grandfather every little thing, or you figure out a way to comply, usually at high cost. In Vancouver we don’t have to install bug screens but we have a million other requirements that make fixing old buildings very difficult. The whole code is more or less designed for builders of new tract houses and condos.
Custom work is prohibitively expensive.
Lindsay

]]> By: Troy https://ounodesign.com/2009/05/10/converted-churches-part-1-common-problems/#comment-584 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:38:52 +0000 http://blog.ounodesign.com/?p=3461#comment-584 I am currently converting a brick church in a remote town in NSW Australia,

The conversion is easy compared to getting planning permission to convert the building. Local council has been very supportive but State planning regulations treat it as a new building. Interesting items we didn’t consider are things like fly screens for doors and windows, very hard to find anyone who would even think of making some, we have ended up doing so many jobs ourselves.

]]> By: Jennifer https://ounodesign.com/2009/05/10/converted-churches-part-1-common-problems/#comment-583 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:28:19 +0000 http://blog.ounodesign.com/?p=3461#comment-583 I love that you have this blog! we are currently about to put an offer on an old 1882 brick and stone church. It is sos os original it doesn’t even have plumbing! I agree with you that there should be a make over show about converting churches into homes, ours will be a home and business, but there are so mnay churches and old schoolhouses that have had such HORRIBLE diy renos it just destroys the beauty and character of the place,
I have shared this link on my twitter and tumblr, and facebook.

Thank you!

]]> By: INSPIRATION: repurposing old churches « Salvaged Grace https://ounodesign.com/2009/05/10/converted-churches-part-1-common-problems/#comment-582 Mon, 24 May 2010 11:07:22 +0000 http://blog.ounodesign.com/?p=3461#comment-582 […] there are some design challenges: deciding whether to break the open space into rooms, working around beautiful ancient windows and […]

]]> By: LB https://ounodesign.com/2009/05/10/converted-churches-part-1-common-problems/#comment-581 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:05:52 +0000 http://blog.ounodesign.com/?p=3461#comment-581 In reply to Elina.

Write in and let us know what happens! And I know what you mean, though churches are all so different I’m not sure anyone could dictate an “IT” look and make it stick. My church, which only has 14′ ceilings and is mostly wood, is a cinch compared to most of the churches here, which is why I’ve tried to be as non-mocking as possible. Though in a couple of instances I was tempted. I must say I do think black leather in a church is a total no-no.

]]> By: Elina https://ounodesign.com/2009/05/10/converted-churches-part-1-common-problems/#comment-580 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:20:11 +0000 http://blog.ounodesign.com/?p=3461#comment-580 I think that the thing about churches is that they all sooo different!
Im about to take the challenge myself, and coming to conclusion that everyone makes it personal and for themselves.

I wish there was more photos around, but then don’t want one designer to find ‘IT’ and have people converting them like crazy the way they do with barns for example, or warehouses, etc

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