# Converted Religious Loft Residences The Westbourne Grove Church by DOS Architects is Open and Airy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-05-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westbourne-grove-church-by-dos-architects References: [homedsgn](http://www.homedsgn.com/2013/05/08/westbourne-grove-church-conversion-by-dos-architects/) & [dosarchitects](http://www.dosarchitects.com/) A place of worship might seem like a post-modern place to call home, but the Westbourne Grove Church by DOS Architects is a [converted cathedral](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyth) that looks like an [uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekra) chic penthouse in a dramatically spacious building. The Westbourne Grove Church by DOS Architects is located in the lovely Notting Hill area of London and originally built in 1853 as a Baptist chapel. The Westbourne Grove Church by DOS Architects is now a 4,300 square foot residence that has been completely transformed from proper chapel to a [chic London flat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/158-purley-downs-road). An open floor plan and double height ceilings make the Westbourne Grove Church by DOS Architects a posh space for the owners to live without any perceivable space constrictions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Religious Loft Living:** Religious buildings are converted into chic and open living spaces. - **Open Floor Plans:** Designs that emphasize open and airy floor plans are in demand. - **Historic Building Conversions:** There is a trend towards converting historic buildings into modern living spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers specializing in historic building conversions have an opportunity to meet the demand for unique living spaces. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can capitalize on the demand for open floor plans and unique living spaces. - **Home Furnishings and Decor:** Home decor companies can offer design solutions that fit with the unique aesthetic of converted religious building living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refurbished Welcoming Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-leonards-church.md) - [Renovated Family-Friendly Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covent-garden-apartment.md) - [Converted Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1960s-warehouse.md) - [Eclectic Terraced Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/druid-grove-house.md) - [Refurbished London Victorian Townhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-house.md) - [Angular Church Matte Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-church.md) - [Eclectic London Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/druid-grove.md) - [Metaphorical Physical Community Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-church.md) - [Multi-Faith Spiritual Temples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondenominational-temple.md)