It's Starting! Picking out Colors, etc.
 

Today, Eddie and I started picking out things for our new church building! It's scary to choose things from little bitty samples when you know it's going to be in a huge place. We had a decorator there, but we had to make the final decisions. We chose the kind of flooring for the sanctuary and the new lobby. Also, what we wanted on the stage, chairs, etc. It's exciting, but a bit intimidating.

Oh, and please don't suggest committees. We don't do committees. This is the eighth time we've built church/phases, and I've decorated them all so far. I actually enjoy it, but you always wonder if people are going to walk in and go, "WHAT was she thinking???????" LOL

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What colors did you choose? Can't wait to see pictures. I love decorating!

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If you decorated 7 times without a hitch I think 8 won't be a problem!

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Well, we have to blend with what we have now. We're using kind of "Starbucks" type colors - rust; putty; black. The concrete in the foyer is a polished concrete of black aggregate from Kentucky - looks like pebbly driveway concrete, only completely smooth - very cool. We are actually going to use the same chairs we have now, just order a bunch more of them. That will save us a hunk of money. They are a rust pattern. The carpet in the sanctuary is a pattern with black, rust, tan, putty - really pretty and different. Then on the stage will be more of the black aggregate concrete and the front of the stage (3 feet high) we are putting split face block I think, painted black. The stage is enormous - about 2,000 square feet. Not sure of wall colors yet - probably in the putty family.

I HOPE it all comes together! If not, I may have to move away. LOL

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Well, I can't say there's been no messes, but I've been pleased with the buildings so far. However, this one is a lot bigger. So messes would appear bigger!

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I'm sure it will look great. We go through Tennessee pretty often, so I'm hoping we can stop by.

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sounds great to me...what is the size of the building? I love big platforms!

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Sherry! I didn't know you all were moving to a new building already! How completely great!
Can't wait to hear the details! :D :D :D :D

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The colors are nice. The carpet sounds like perfect colors for high traffic.

I just finished repainting our son's bedroom. I picked a Dutch Boy color called "Map Paper". I love it! It's a very creamy and soothing color. Not too tan, not too white.

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When I saw the title of the thread I thought someone was getting married or someone was pregnant. Any way sounds great, hope to see some photos when you're done.

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Sounds wonderful Sherri!

Don't let anyone give you a hard time about committees... I would expect a long distance, digital Pastor/wife to be very hands-on when it comes to their personal color preference for carpets etc.


:)

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Awesome! Would love to meet you!

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The new addition is 28,000 square feet, 8,000 of that being foyer/restrooms. I only know those figures because I've heard Eddie say them - they really mean nothing to me. I have to go out there and actually look at the slab to see it in my mind. It does look big! The red iron comes in on Friday, and should start going up on Monday of next week. It will really look different from the road then!!

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Well..........they're saying we can move in by Easter, but it seems like that would be pushing it. At least then we won't have to have all five services on Sunday!!!! Can't wait for that.

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Don't let her fool ya. It will look great! She's very good!! :thumbsup

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Over 30 years ago when I was taking a college decorating course we were told when decorating for where the public is to use nature's colors, as they are more soothing. Back then they suggested the pastels, mostly blues, greens, etc.

They said look outside at nature and see what colors you see, those are the ones God made for us and is what sooths us.

Black is a great accent color, but can be depressing IF used to much.

But as Tamor says you have done a great job before and wouldn't expect anything different.

I remember going to my husbands home church that had been decorated in the then going style, with the oranges, greens, etc. Most churches don't have the money to change with the trends and needless to say it was out of style for a long time and made it look "dated".

I think that is one of the biggest challenges not to follow trends that will look outdated when the trend changes.

For ME, I like the lighter color for walls, don't care how dark you go for the floors. And as PO said, I think your floor color is wise for long term wear.

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Thanks, Esther. I remember FPC in Jackson, MS had orange and green carpet. Wow! It was almost like a giant pumpkin. But I'm sure at the time, it was considered amazing. I bet the new church they built wasn't orange and green!! LOL

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Awww......thanks! You've put up with me for years anyway, good or bad!!

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I am so excited for you guys!!! I can't wait to see the progress that's been made! It sounds like it's gonna be kind of neat and funky...right up my alley :D!

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Well, Sherri we are both picking out colors.....HOWEVER......the platform is bigger than my whole new house!!!!!

Can't wait to see the progress!

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Why not allow devoted sisters in on it?:foottap

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:sad yes, my feeling are hurt she has not asked me to help decorate!:amen

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Posting questions for the whole world to read..is INVITE enough, :D
I think those colors are absolutely perfect together., I bet it will look
just fabulous.

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Too many opinions; too much drama.

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You would bring in those bright festive Brazilian colors. It might add some excitement!!!

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I had to laugh at this comment! My dad wasn't in to committees either!

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Your dad was awesome; what a great man! I never heard one person in the TN district say anything bad about him.

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Oh wow! I wonder how this would go over here. I would probably lose my job, and I'm just a volunteer! LOL

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The atmosphere of praise and worship...

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Apparently, you've only had good experiences with this type thing or none at all.

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:hanky my devoted sisters want to help Sherri but she is not inviting them....She just wants all that praise and glory!:)

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Yep, that's me. All about the attention. LOL!