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Architects: Linc Thelen Design, Scrafano Architects
- Area: 5500 ft²
- Year: 2015
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Photographs:Jim Tschetter
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Manufacturers: Arteriors, Circa Lighting
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Text description provided by the architects. This 5500 square foot project was a conversion from a church to a single-family home for a busy family with three young children.
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The church, boasts 7 bedrooms and 6 baths. The great room has ceiling heights soaring at 25’ while more intimate spaces like a playroom has a ceiling height perfectly portioned for a peanut at 7’.
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Finishes were selected to create a hip and eclectic vibe pairing interesting wallpapers and light fixtures.
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Linc custom designed and fabricated many of the home’s details like the climbing wall, dining room table, Murphy bed in the nursery and much of the furniture.
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The home showcases historic details of the church with original stained glass windows, bell tower, exposed brickwork and ceiling turnbuckles while integrating all of the conveniences of modern living.
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