20 Sunken Living Room Design Ideas

This stunning open-concept home in Bali utilizes several clever concepts to define the living room from the rest of the home, while maintaining an open feel. The sunken space is constructed completely out of concrete, contrasting the warm woods surrounding it. To further outline the area, integrated planters establish a border, while keeping a low profile.

The open-plan living area of this imaginative Italian villa honors Mother Nature with a fun wooden tree climbing up the walls and across the ceiling. The green sofas give further nod to the home’s treehouse vibes.

This eclectic Brooklyn apartment was once an 1850s Gothic-style church. The building’s various levels made a sunken living room a no-brainer and the designers at LABLstudio opted for decor that made the space as quirky as the former church’s architecture.

A black and gold railing separates this sunken living room from the dining room area above. The divided spaces are further established by the sharp contrast of the chosen paint colors, creating an art-like, framed effect on the upper space.