The Value & The Costs of a
Conversation Pit
The Value
The conversation pit, also known as a sunken seating area, emerged as a design trend in the mid-1900s. This mid-century modern concept is a part of a room or outdoor area that is set at a lower elevation from the rest of the space, and typically features built-in seating that faces each other. If you love to host friends and family, you might want to incorporate a conversation pit or sunken seating area in your home as its design encourages intimate interactions by bringing people closely together in a relaxed environment. You can opt to install a conversation pit either in a backyard or garden, or indoors in a gathering space. While the conversion pit’s popularity has waned since the 1950s and 1960s, it has enjoyed a recent resurgence as homeowners seek to revive mid-century modern design elements and create unique, comfortable living spaces.
The Costs
A sunken seating area is a highly customizable feature in a modern custom home. Whether you’re choosing to place a conversation pit indoors or outdoors, you will have to consider the following variables as you plan your budget: the general design of the area (including depth and shape), materials, and any custom features you might want to add. To make the sunken seating area true to your style and preferences, you can consider whether you’d like to include a sound system, built-in lighting, or bespoke furniture and upholstery. If opting for an outdoor sunken seating area, you might want to consider adding a fire pit, water features, or custom landscape. All these elements will affect the overall costs of a sunken seating area, but in general, the range you should budget for can fall between several thousands of dollars to tens of thousands of dollars.
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