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In 1957, architect Eero Saarinen completed his design for the Mid-Century Modern Miller House. Commissioned by the industrialist J. Irwin Miller and his wife Xenia, the house featured an exciting new interior design feature: A sunken conversation pit. Meant to be a gathering space where hosts and guests could

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.

There's a ton of cool stuff happening on the Brooklyn waterfront these days—and nope, we're not talking about Williamsburg. Dumbo boasts public art, nightlife, great food and unique architecture. Here's how to spend a perfect day in the cobblestone-lined nabe.

A selection of sophisticated conversation pits & sunken sitting areas to inspire cozy spaces for a social setting.

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This woodsy A-Frame cabin hosts a variety of natural materials, abundant open shelving, pops of color and a midcentury conversation pit.