Kelley Kish
Sunken living rooms are making a comeback, and we’re all about this resurgence.
Check out these sunken living room ideas for inspiration.
Here, the nearby blue armchairs provide additional seating for guests and add color to the space.
Kelley Kish
This space seems like the perfect room in which to wind down and get away from it all.
you could achieve a similar look with afaux manteljust place some candles inside.
Sunken Living Room Shelves
This sunken living room is sunlit and stylish with mainly neutral pieces.
Kelley Kish
Built-in shelving serves as an excellent place to display favorite trinkets, which have an artful quality to them.
Large Sunken Living Room
This sunken living room featureshigh ceilingsand also boasts a rustic stone fireplace.
The steps leading to the home’s second floor are also integrated into the design seamlessly.
Sarah Szwajkos
Textural Decor Accents
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Add textureto a sunken living room for a cozy feel.
because a space is full of neutrals doesn’t mean it should lack texture.
Indoor-Outdoor Living
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This sunken living room leads to the patio for an indoor-outdoor feel.
Lara Kimmerer
It’s an excellent spot for the whole family to gather together and socialize.
Pops of pink add even more life to the space.
Complement natural greenery with green velvet upholstery for an organic feel.
Sarah Szwajkos
If so, consider setting up chaise longues opposite one another, as seen here.
They’re excellent for conversation, reading, movie-watching, and the like.
Place a side table in the middle to set down food and drinks as needed.
Sarah Szwajkos
Sunken Reading Nook
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This sunken living room includesa cozy corner reading nook.
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