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) ...

It’s the bathroom trend that designers and architects are excited about, but are you ready to take the plunge?

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 ...

Midcentury modern style has surged in popularity (yes, again) over the last few years, with features like open floor plans, clean lines, wooden accents, and chrome hardware all finding a way back into ...

The Conversation Pit’s 20th-Century Debut: Bruce Goff’s Adah Robinson House The sunken living room as we know it today is most frequently traced back to a home that architect Bruce Goff designed for ...

Indonesian firm RAD+ar has unveiled a home renovation that utilizes the unique geometry of a modern home nestled in a verdant garden. The renovated home, occupied by an architect couple, results in a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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