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 ...

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 ...

Some people know what a conversation pit is. People born after the 1970s may have no idea – unless they have been following what some trend-spotters have been saying. Conversation pits â think sunken ...

Designed by Bruce Goff, the circular stone home is anchored by a sunken seating area with a dramatic fireplace.