Eight heavenly home interiors that embody monastic minimalism

🏠 Casolare Scarani in Puglia, Italy, was transformed by Studio Andrew Trotter from a 19th-century school into a serene home, retaining its original vaulted ceilings. Mourning Dovecote in Sonoma, USA, was designed by Neal Schwartz with a chapel-like extension featuring a skylight. Vaulting Loft in London, UK, by Mata Architects, boasts cathedral-like wooden ceilings. In Hong Kong, NC Design & Architecture transformed a six-storey residence with arches and marble. A2 Architects designed Gate Lodge in Navan, Ireland, with a cruciform plan.

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