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 ...

Living room layout mistakes can throw off the entire experience of a space. Whether the chairs are too far away for normal ...

Kelly says creating a true sunken living room requires structural modifications ... lounge-like feel” that separates the conversation area from the rest of your living space, says Kelly.