Temples for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are known for their beautiful designs.
Each temple is uniquely different and thoughtfully designed, both on the outside and on the inside.
Teams of interior designers work hard at the Church offices in Salt Lake City.
They work with consultants in creating the interiors. This includes all the furniture, fabrics, lighting, tile, door hardware, stone flooring and paint.
Architects, designers and local consultants are all involved in the process.
Tracey Groff, an interior design manager, is currently working on several temples in the Africa and Brazil areas.
"There's a specialness to it that we are able to collaborate together as a team and create a space that brings people closer to our Lord," Groff said.
Groff said decisions must be made about everything, from carpet to curtains, windows to woodwork.
Marcie King, a floral designer, has worked on both commercial projects and ones for the Church. She said that designing florals for temples is different.
"It has to bring reverence to the temple. It can't shout, it can't," she said. "It has a standard, but yet beautifies."
Kathleen Lewis is the section manager over interior design. She said that every design element is meant to guide visitors' thoughts back to heaven.
"That celebration does come out in the colors and the craftsmanship and the fine workmanship. That's our expression of affection for God and for what He's given us," Lewis said.
Lewis also said that God is involved in every step of the process.
"It's very interesting to watch this divine choreography going on in spite of what we're trying to do," Lewis said.
Lewis referenced many times when details fell through or when the design had been divinely prepared for something better.
"Everything is for the intent to really, really communicate to the patron who comes in that you're known, you're loved and you were planned for," Lewis said. "Hopefully that is felt."