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#8: Cottage charm Country cottage, white shiplap, weathered wood, time-worn and vintage accessories. What’s old is new again. These sentimental visions represent cherished ideas of home, family and security. No matter what your church style, or whether you love the trends we’ve featured above, don’t let your interior finishes be an afterthought. Keeping in step with current interior trends will help your church feel more like a home away from home, laying the foundation for a culture of community and a sense of belonging.   Rebecca Calbert, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB is the Owner and Principal Architect at Calbert Design Group, LLC in Kennesaw, Ga. With 30 years of professional experience, Calbert has worked with various award-winning architectural firms in the Metro Atlanta area. churchexecutive.com C H I L D R E N ’ S S P A C E S • CHURCH EXECUTIVE 7