About The Collection
Ecclesia Domestica - Latin for "domestic church" - is a Portam Interiors collection that seeks to help restore what the world has distorted by inviting families and individuals to tithe a portion of their home to God through a home altar or chapel space, and from there - to properly order all of the other spaces of the home around this very spiritual heart.
Borne out of prayer and discernment, the Ecclesia Domestica collection is devoted to supporting individuals and families in building their "domestic church." Founded on the instruction of Luke 12:33 and the study of spaces within a monastery, this biblically based and monastic-inspired approach to design encourages detachment, cultivates order and fosters spiritual routine within the home. Initial offerings of the collection include educational workshops and interior design services with an online study series coming soon.
Interior Design Services
Under the Ecclesia Domestica collection, Portam Interiors offers three signature tiers of interior design services - all tailored to designing the home around the spiritual heart of the home altar or chapel space. Additionally, a unique opportunity exists within the collection to serve Catholic priests through design services that are specifically tailored to rectories. Have questions or want more details on the different design tiers?
The Bridge Study (Coming in 2027)
The Bridge Study is a five week online study series as part of the Ecclesia Domestica collection. The study is intended to focus on a variety of spaces within a monastery and bridge them to complimentary spaces within the home. The goal of the Bridge Study is to inspire others to draw upon the wisdom, architecture, and daily habits of the monastery and apply them to the home.
Join The Mission
If you're interested in learning more about the mission of the Ecclesia Domestica collection and how you can financially back this start-up endeavor, click the link below. Portam Interiors has partnered with Xavier Mission Fund to provide you the opportunity to make a donation directly through a secure donation portal. Thank you for your support of this mission. May your generosity echo into eternity!
Are you a Catholic artist, carpenter or craftsman? Portam Interiors is now accepting applications for suppliers for the Ecclesia Domestica collection! Let us know a little about you, the product or products you create and how we can get in touch with you. If you prefer to send us a sample of your work, you can do so directly at portaminteriors@gmail.com. We may look to suppliers for materials to support workshops, design projects and custom gifts for clients.
Portam Interiors abides by all of the teachings of the Catholic Church. The Ecclesia Domestica collection draws from Catholic tradition, art, beauty, and architecture in all of its service areas.