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[wilma]

Would you live in a house that previously was a church? 

I love the idea of repurposing old buildings instead of tearing them down, but I don’t think I would like to live in one of these. 

I’m not a fan of large vast open spaces & rooms in homes and most of these naturally have that look. Some of the architectural elements still look too “churchy” for me, especially religious themed stained glass windows. 

The whole thing seems a bit creepy to me which is strange, because when I go to church, I do not think the buildings are creepy. I guess it’s just the idea of using a former sacred space for everyday living that turns me off. 

What do you think? 

The animal head horn things on the walls are giving me a demon vibe in this setting. 

[tobes]

@wilma Yes I would consider it....intriguing.

[JYWilliams]

I really like the first and second ones. 

[CANDLEQUEEN]

@wilma . I agree with you that the idea of turning a sacred building into a home just doesn't sit well with me.....They are beautiful, but I could never live in one.

[KaySD]

@wilma  I guess it would depend on the building, and what it would take to make rooms or spaces within it that were comfortably proportioned. Also, soaring ceilings would cost the earth to heat in winter. As for living in a sacred space. I'd think it might be a wonderful vibe. 

[Mz iMac]

Only if the exterior of the church is stone.

I like all the interior pics especially the 1st pic which has that deviish spin.

[rms1954]

I love the idea.  I don't get a demonic vibe from that first one.  It looks like just dead cattle from the desert.  

However, they are really big homes.  I like like the idea of smaller churches I see that have been abandoned.  I think it would be fun to make over into a home.

[tends2dogs]

I think they would make great bars / restaurants.  Such big open spaces, I am sure there would be quite an echo.  As far as being a sacred place, I don't believe that anything built by the hands of man is sacred.  The HS lives in the believer, not a building.  That time has passed.

[shoptilyadropagain]

It wouldn't be my first choice in a home I was looking for but I could live in one.  A lot would depend on the interior and exterior as would be with any home I'm considering purchasing.

[on the bay]

@wilma -

yes, I agree.

Interesting to look at but kind of creepy to live in.

Not because they were a church but a big cavernous space where I picture a scene from a murder mystery.

(Or maybe I've been watching too many Bristish murder mysteries!😬)