Eight heavenly home interiors that embody monastic minimalism

Natural materials, vaulted ceilings and utilitarian furniture feature in this lookbook of monastic interiors, where every room is a sanctuary for minimalist devotees.

Typically located in a church compound, a Christian monastery is a building that houses monks or nuns, and their restrained interiors – designed for prayer and contemplation – have become a source of inspiration outside of the religion.

Much like monasteries, the interiors below achieve a sense of serenity with neutral tones...