Sunken living rooms, conversation pits, recessed spaces—whatever you call them, these cozy, Hippie-era lounges are back in all their groovy glory. Though today’s iterations provide a sleek, ...

They say that trends come and go, but classics endure—and the conversation pit, yes, that staple of the 1960s living room, is slowly on its way toward becoming one of those classics. Described by a ...

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Sunken living spaces or 'conversation pits' were a popular feature in mid-century homes. The trend slowly disappeared, in part due to the pits' safety concerns. However, in recent years, there's been ...

Conversation pits were deliberately engineered to create psychological intimacy — the sunken floor mimics the instinctive comfort of gathering around a campfire. Built-in seating eliminated the ...

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 ...

Sunken living rooms, once the epitome of 1970s sophistication with their dramatic step-down design and cozy conversation pit appeal, are experiencing an unexpected renaissance in home design. After ...

Are retro spaces like the conversation pit having a moment? (Photo Illustration: Yahoo News, photo: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division) ...