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 ...

The return of a great classic from the past becomes an indicator of the new priorities of contemporary living, oscillating ...

There's no denying that nostalgic designs are coming back in a big way. From psychedelic '70s chic to the big and bold styles of the '80s, older interior themes are taking over, and for good reason.

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 ...

Recessed spaces have a long history going back at least hundreds of years — from the irori, or sunken hearth, in traditional Japanese architecture to the open pit dining rooms, or triclinia, of ...

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, 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, ...

The mid-century saw a noticeable spike in at-home dinner parties and lively celebrations with dancing, drinking, and a lot of in-person connection. This modern hosting trend gave rise to sunken living ...

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 ...