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 ...

Install a fire pit on an open air deck to create a cozy conversation corner. Soften seating with throw pillows and blankets in outdoor-friendly fabrics. Paint a brick fire pit white for a clean ...

Kelly says that while 1970s-style conversation pits “aren’t making a full-fledged comeback,” home design experts are seeing a renewed interest in intimate gathering spaces in the home that encourage ...