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 ...

To say that the 1970s are enjoying a resurgence would be an understatement. From curved furniture to wood paneling and earthy color palettes, homeowners are wholeheartedly embracing the grooviest ...

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, ...

For buyers priced out of traditional custom builds, the rise of alternative architecture is offering a refreshing—and often more attainable—path ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nate Berkus at an event - Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock There's no denying that nostalgic designs are coming back in a big way. From ...

If you've seen Olivia Wilde's hot mess of a thriller "Don't Worry Darling," you know retro living rooms from the 1960s and '70s are making a comeback. Featuring crisp accent walls, colorful paisleys, ...

If you ask the experts, interior home design from the '70s is already making a comeback. Do you remember the conversation pits of the 1960s and '70s? Well, they were great back then, and there are ...

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 ...

EDWorks. has unveiled a metal-clad getaway cabin in the hills of Kozak Plateau, centered around a conversation pit embedded into the local terrain. Istanbul-based architect EDWorks. has created a ...

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 ...