Interior Design
(layout, flooring, lighting, plumbing, etc.)
~open concept
~2nd floor from wall to stairs @ "alter"; 11 ft floor to 2nd level
~sliding patio doors to decking outside (Bar-Be-Que!!)
~need a loft about 1/3 of total floor space
~open fireplace in middle of floor or under back window
~stucco wall up to edge of ceiling, then colorful tiles along edge of the ceiling, then keep the rest of the ceiling the way it is
~remove tin ceiling above pulpit for behind Danny's woodstove; need at least 48"x60"
~place kitchen with bar in alter
Exterior Design
(landscaping, decks paths, fences, plants)
~climbing vines and flowers on lattice type wood
~always a big planter (pot) at the front door
~take a couple pieces of tin ceiling down for X-mas present for behind Danny's woodstove
~woodland plants along fringe of forest area
~trellis with climbers on side and front of building
~perennial gardens filled with pea gravel (low maintenance but softens the look) and ornamental grass would look great
~remove siding and utilize cedar shakes or planked board for country setting
~build a cute and cozy bunk house for guests; patio doors on side of house with a stone ~patio/garden between house and bunk house
Color your church
(walls, ceilings, floors, etc.)
~love blue thistle color (348-3)
~ceramic tile in entrance way and kitchen
~let Danny change color of tin ceiling pieces; I'll take them to my shop!!!
~victory blue trim (447-7); snow storm wainscoting (542-1); iceberg below (547-2)
~blend color scheme with color of stained glass; recommend the Tapestry & Mosaic color scheme; Cider chart, pizza pie, cracker ritz, mesa reipe
~end wall facing road: do one color (green) & then do two side walls another (buttery yellow)
~for a country theme, we recommend: morning rose, soft suede, magenta, sweet Annie
Decorating
(furnishings, window treatments, artwork, etc.)
~leave most of the stained glass except for two windows to bring in more natural light
~get rid of windows on the sides, using them perhaps in the loft; install new windows in the sides; keep front and back windows
~abstract art
~leave stained glass windows where feasible
~leave pine wainscoting on walls
~replace paneling with something rustic that matches pine
~replace paneling
~natural lights a must; skylights??
~take down some tin ceiling to have sandblasted and restored to original condition, and don't put so much back up
~replace ceiling with frame and wooden beams on seams
~what's under the paneling... plaster? may be able to paint in a way that enhances imperfection.
~wall scones
Pews-R-Us
(what to do with the pews)
~call Jeff & April; we'll take 1 or 2
~shutters for windows
~auction pews
~use for kitchen cupboard door
~offer them to ex-parishioners
~use some pers outdoors for a firepit... Kum-by-a
~use 4 for around a kitchen table
~use for head and footboard; utilize some to add under-bed storage drawers
~use a few as sofas/chairs, adding lots of cushions
~pews make excellent firewood @ Kearney Lake
Other
(references, considerations, etc.)
~open concept, post & beam; natural finishes; see what's underneath the layers of paint on the floor
~I know a great carpenter who does wonderful word with reused building materials for a rustic look; also - architect Nicole Coolen @ Sperry & Partners is wonderful
~find an "up & coming" local designer who would love to showcase their talent in transforming a church into a retreat
~call Debbie Travis, as she is working with youth to learn about home renos
~call every home make over show/magazine (Canadian) and offer to film a show of place being made over by expert designers
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