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After: The new bathroom is straight out of Laura's Pinterest dreams, with stacked white ceramic tile (from Zia) and matte black fixtures (from AF Supply). She plans to add more plants to make the space even more serene.

After: Double showerheads were a must-have, as was a large soaking tub. The vermillion wall sconces from RBW playfully contrast the neutral color scheme.

Light strikes the intricately painted frescoes at the temple at the Bumthang District’s Pema Choling nunnery. Here, women in the community study and devote their lives to Buddhism. Murals depicting religious themes and motifs—particularly stories of the life of Buddha and protective deities—cover the walls, and carved and painted wooden columns support the high ceiling.

The author boiling water for coffee on the porch of Bivacco Zappelli.

Extensive glazing draws in ample natural light, while also framing spellbinding desert views.