Over at The New Liturgical Movement, Shawn Tribe has begun this quite interesting feature which we might call "Design on A Dime, Catholic Style." Or something:

However, there are things that are less costly which can be done, but which could significantly shift the liturgical ethos of a parish back into a more traditional direction, and with a minimum amount of fuss, work, or change.

I want to make a proposal to parish priests who have the ability and will to implement such changes. If you have been considering your sanctuaries, your altars and what not, and have been seriously considering what you might be able to do while keeping costs at a minimum — but which would have maximum, positive liturgical impact — please send me picture of the inside of your church. What I mean is the typical parish church shot, taken from the centre aisle (or from the centre at any rate), which shows the entire sanctuary, taken either from ground level, or from a choir loft.

My thought is this, I will take your photograph, then either publically here or privately in email (which is your option) we will discuss what can be done. What’s better, if it is feasible, we will actually modify your photograph to show a "before" and theorized "after" so that the effects of such a re-design can be seen.

Here’s his first effort. An interesting and instructive discussion ensues. His simple suggestions bring out one element that is woefully missing from so many contemporary church structures: color.