THE SUNKEN LIVING ROOM fad that surged ... architect who has noticed an uptick in requests for fire pits set below ground or into a deck, attributes their allure to “a feeling of protection ...

Incorporate a sunken fire pit seating area on a spacious bi-level deck to create the ultimate outdoor entertaining space. House of Ponce Design finished this modern space with a large L-shaped ...

This particular example layers the firepit in a sunken seating area that ... Not every yard, deck and patio is equipped to handle a fire pit, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still incorporate ...

This poolside fire pit patio has a contemporary feel while complementing the natural setting. Build stone steps and a retaining wall around a sunken fire pit patio for a natural rustic feel.

While they offer ocean-view decks and freestanding bathtubs ... raised spa and pool that features a sunken fire pit seating area. Additional highlights include a sauna, a courtyard with a Zen ...

Sunken social spaces are also popping up more in outdoor entertaining, such as around fire pits. Kelly says that while 1970s-style conversation pits “aren’t making a full-fledged comeback ...