Sarah's House 4!

I feel bad for kinda dissing the Sarah 101 show the other day...not that she'll probably ever read this, but just 'cuz I don't want to be a blogger who gives negative reviews of other people's work.  If I don't like something, I shouldn't comment on it.  (I know I would be offended if someone commented on my work negatively...) My husband said yesterday in the car, "I'm going to try to stop being so negative.", and it made me think, "maybe I should too....". So, I'm going to try.  And, with that, I really am looking forward to more Sarah 101 episodes to see if I can learn something from her designs and be inspired by her future projects.  On another note, I read on Sarah Richardson Design's "Dear Diary" page that she's also working on a new season of Sarah's House and I absolutely cannot wait!! I'm also hoping we'll see an episode of her renovating her mom's new house (a converted 1906 church!)...maybe on Sarah 101?!? (remember when I posted about another church that was transformed into someone's home here?)  It was a little ultra modern, but Sarah's concept would make a church look LIVEABLE!!! (see for yourself in the pics below!!)  I hope we get to see more than just the few pics Sarah updates to her facebook page... Here's a quick glimpse...

 {image via Sarah's facebook page}

{image via Sarah's facebook page} 

  {image via Sarah's facebook page}

THIS is the Sarah Richardson design style that I know and love!!  Can she please come design my house?!?!

{image via Sarah Richardson Design "Dear Diary"}

Would you live here?

When you think of an old abandoned church, what do you think of?  I think majestic, yet eery; calm yet spooky; beautiful yet mysterious.  That's why it would never cross my mind to think, "Hey! Why don't we live here?".  Browsing through the Brocade Home blog, I came across this church that was converted into a home.  Located in the Netherlands and designed by Zecc Architects, this former Catholic church was converted into a private residence.  Of course, the architecture of the old church is stunning and captivating, so why wouldn't it make an AMAZING home? (not to mention, probably GINORMOUS!)  As the monochromatic scheme seems to be very popular overseas (and is making it's way into our lives here...), it's no wonder they chose white to brighten the place and toning down the elements that clearly shout "CHURCH"!  The minimalistic approach to decor lets the architecture speak for itself and allow the modern touches not to overpower anything and blend in seamlessly with the classic elements of the church, like the stained glass windows, the organ in the loft, and the marbled archway with the cross overhead.  Going in a completely different direction from white, the bathroom leaves you with an overall warm and romantic feeling. 

{images via Zecc Architecture}

{image via Arch Daily}

Would you live here?