A Church In Chicago Has Been Transformed Into This Family Home

August 7, 2015

Church Conversion By Linc Thelen Design with Scrafano Architects

 

Linc Thelen Design together with Scrafano Architects have transformed a church into a home for a family with three young children, in Chicago, Illinois.

 

Church Conversion By Linc Thelen Design with Scrafano Architects

The designer’s description

The church, boasts 7 bedrooms and 6 baths. The great room has ceiling heights soaring at 25 feet.

Church Conversion By Linc Thelen Design with Scrafano Architects

Finishes were selected to create a hip and eclectic vibe pairing interesting wallpapers and light fixtures. 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.

Church Conversion By Linc Thelen Design with Scrafano Architects

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.

Church Conversion By Linc Thelen Design with Scrafano Architects

Church Conversion By Linc Thelen Design with Scrafano Architects

Church Conversion By Linc Thelen Design with Scrafano Architects

Church Conversion By Linc Thelen Design with Scrafano Architects

Church Conversion By Linc Thelen Design with Scrafano Architects

Church Conversion By Linc Thelen Design with Scrafano Architects

Church Conversion By Linc Thelen Design with Scrafano Architects

Church Conversion By Linc Thelen Design with Scrafano Architects

Church Conversion By Linc Thelen Design with Scrafano Architects

Church Conversion By Linc Thelen Design with Scrafano Architects

Photography by Jim Tschetter