The mid-century trend of the sunken living room has found its way outside, trading the dusty shag carpet for open air and grass. Building a conversation pit below the grade of your lawn (usually ...

The 1970s-style “conversation pit” — a sunken or recessed living area, often with built-in cushioned seating — is no doubt a bold design move. Who doesn’t remember seeing Don Draper’s sleek Manhattan ...

Design firm Part Office added a conversation pit to a recent Mar Vista renovation to allow for unobstructed views of the garden. A monochromatic palette makes the feature feel modern Earlier this year ...

Conversation pits are making a comeback as people seek cozy, intentional spaces for connection and unplugging. Modern designs feature lighter tones, curved edges, and layered textures for a refined, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Designed by Bruce Goff, the circular stone home is anchored by a sunken seating area with a dramatic fireplace. Designed by Bruce ...

Betcha Dela Cruz-Atabug didn’t want the usual living room. She wanted a place that could spark deep conversations between friends, somewhere that could serve as the ideal listening den for her husband ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The mid-century trend of the sunken living room has found its way outside, trading the dusty shag carpet for open air and grass.