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 ...

For buyers priced out of traditional custom builds, the rise of alternative architecture is offering a refreshing—and often more attainable—path to homeownership. One standout example is the $180K ...

Interior designers have spoken — the new status space in our homes isn’t an achingly modern kitchen or a flamboyantly decorated powder room, it’s the 'conversation room'. So, it's time to put down our ...

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 ...

Sunken living rooms, once the epitome of 1970s sophistication with their dramatic step-down design and cozy conversation pit appeal, are experiencing an unexpected renaissance in home design. After ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An eye-popping midcentury modern home in Arkansas with an in-ground pool in the front yard and a lavish primary suite with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This conversation pit by Everden Studio gives the illusion of higher ceilings. (Credit: PHOTO BY DOUBLESPACE PHOTOGRAPHY) Think of ...