The return of a great classic from the past becomes an indicator of the new priorities of contemporary living, oscillating ...

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, ...

The mid-century saw a noticeable spike in at-home dinner parties and lively celebrations with dancing, drinking, and a lot of in-person connection. This modern hosting trend gave rise to sunken living ...

Modernist architect Harry Gesner designed this 1960 Hollywood Hills five-bedroom with a terrazzo-flanked pit facing a steel-clad fireplace. Once the home of Liza Minnelli and Christina Aguilera, it ...