No matter where we travel in the world, we’ll always stop to swoon over a sunken lounge.
Originally made popular back in the 1950s, these “conversation pits” were designed to bring people together – which makes them the perfect feature for holiday villas. After all, villa holidays are all about creating a home-from-home; a space for you and your tribe – whether that’s friends, family or a mix of the two – to use as a home base and a safe haven as you explore a new environment and discover a new culture. A villa is a space to be inspired by and most importantly, a space to enjoy each other’s company to the fullest.
A sunken lounge takes that time spent together to a whole new level.
The quintessential lounge is a purposefully designed space incorporated into the living areas, creating a nook that’s at once cosy and inviting, yet lavish and luxurious. The setting is as ideal for socializing with the family as it is for stretching out for an indulgent post-swimming nap. If you ask us, both of these activities are a hallmark of a holiday done right.
Sunken lunges were first popularized back in the 1950 and many lounges have a retro feel to them. Others take a more unique approach – we love this one modelled after a luxury yacht!
A more subtle take on the trend is the sunken living room, where the living space is typically separated from the dining section. This creates an added sense of space and the feeling of having separate living and dining areas – while still allowing conversation to flow freely and uninterrupted between the two spaces. A sunken living room goes beyond a mere seating area and incorporates all the creature comforts you need into the same space, from a state-of-the-art TV to an atmospheric fireplace.
Many holiday villas blessed with a tropical locale add another dimension to relaxed living, with sunken lounges offering stunning views of the surrounding scenery, whether that’s the clear blue hues of the Andaman Sea or the lush green tones of the tropics.
A uniquely luxurious take on the trend are the lounges incorporated into a villa’s swimming pool’s design. This design approach invites you to really immerse yourself in the tropical way of living – literally!
Craving more design inspiration? Take a look a these fabulous living rooms.
