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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Think of a sunken living room and it likely conjures a retro interior; these low-slung, stepped-down spaces were at their ...

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 ...