Couch pit living room

Sunken living rooms, seating areas, + conversation pits (as they were known in midcentury cocktail parties) are making a design comeback. From retro, shag carpeted 70s sitting lounges to chic modern sunken home theaters and cozy pads with a Mad Men vibe, we’ve rounded up inspiration of sunken spaces through the decades! #conversationpit #sunkenlivingroom #sunkenseating

Explore the resurgence of sunken living rooms, also known as conversation pits, and how they create cozy, stylish spaces in modern homes.

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Sunken living rooms and conversation pits are back from the 1970s. Here, we track this living room style's comeback—and share how to make your own conversation pit without renovating your home.

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