Kelly says creating a true sunken living room requires structural modifications ... lounge-like feel” that separates the conversation area from the rest of your living space, says Kelly.

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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 ...