Recessed floors are like unicorns; everybody loves the design, but probably only about 10% of people have actually seen one. There is nothing more indulgent than saying “I have so much money and style that I make my friends sit in a hole in the floor when they come knocking”.
Still, there’s no denying that if you have the money and eye for interior design, you can create a great recessed floor lounge area that is inviting, without being pretentious. Here are a few examples to get your mind going:
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