The mid-century trend of the sunken living room has found its way outside, trading the dusty shag carpet for open air and grass. Building a conversation pit below the grade of your lawn (usually ...

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 ...

These lush areas are lower and wetter than the rest of the garden. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also ...

Sunken living spaces or 'conversation pits' were a popular feature in mid-century homes. The trend slowly disappeared, in part due to the pits' safety concerns. However, in recent years, there's been ...