Reaching peak popularity in the 1950s and ’60s, the sunken lounge, or conversation pit, re-emerged in the 2010s thanks to Don Draper’s chic version in the television series Mad Men.

Features of the north Scottsdale house include a backlit staircase, a sports court, an outdoor kitchen and an authentic ...

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 ...

Outside, there’s a sports court, a kitchen with a pizza oven, a pool and a sunken conversation pit. “It’s rare to see a home so thoughtfully designed for both relaxing family life and high-p ...

Ready to add a conversation pit to your own home? Kelly says creating a true sunken living room requires structural modifications, such as lowering a section of flooring, reinforcing the ...