20 Outdoor Conversation Pits With Holiday Vibes
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Curious what’s on the horizon for home design in 2023 and beyond? The retro conversation pit is reemerging in stylish new iterations with an emphasis on alfresco settings, and for good reason. These sunken relaxation areas put the emphasis firmly on friends and family, and after the separateness of the past few years, we’re down for greater connection with loved ones. Here are 20 outdoor conversation pits and sunken lounges with holiday-at-home vibes.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work, including their contact details, by clicking on an image.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work, including their contact details, by clicking on an image.
2. Marseilles, France
Designer: Slowgarden
Designer: Slowgarden
3. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Koichi Takada Architects
To get your outdoor area entertaining-ready, find landscape designers near you and browse images of their projects
Designer: Koichi Takada Architects
To get your outdoor area entertaining-ready, find landscape designers near you and browse images of their projects
4. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Rolf Ockert Design
Designer: Rolf Ockert Design
5. Santa Barbara, USA
Designer: Becker Studios
Designer: Becker Studios
6. San Francisco, USA
Designer: ODS Architecture
Designer: ODS Architecture
7. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Paal Grant Designs In Landscaping
Designer: Paal Grant Designs In Landscaping
8. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Bayon Gardens
Designer: Bayon Gardens
9. Sydney, NSW
Designer: The Designory
Designer: The Designory
10. San Francisco, USA
Designer: Turnbull Griffin Haesloop
Designer: Turnbull Griffin Haesloop
12. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Sticks and Stones Landscape Design
Designer: Sticks and Stones Landscape Design
13. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Fluid Design
Designer: Fluid Design
14. Brisbane, Queensland
Designer: Justin Humphrey Architect
Designer: Justin Humphrey Architect
15. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Watershed Architects
Designer: Watershed Architects
16. Vancouver, Canada
Designer: E2 Homes
Designer: E2 Homes
17. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Rolling Stone Landscapes
Designer: Rolling Stone Landscapes
18. Sydney, NSW
Designer: Sticks and Stones Landscape Design
Designer: Sticks and Stones Landscape Design
19. Sacramento, USA
Designer: Lezley Barclay
Designer: Lezley Barclay
20. San Francisco, USA
Designer: Anna Williamson Architect
Your turn
Which of these 20 sunken sanctuaries would you love to chill out in? Share your favourites in the Comments, like this story, save the images, and join the conversation.
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Designer: Anna Williamson Architect
Your turn
Which of these 20 sunken sanctuaries would you love to chill out in? Share your favourites in the Comments, like this story, save the images, and join the conversation.
More
Fancy more design inspiration? Check out last week’s Picture Perfect: 30 Christmas Schemes to Inspire and Delight
Designer: DISC Interiors