"The conversation pit was one thing that attracted homeowner Betcha Dela Cruz-Atabug to her current place. 'We loved the house when we saw it,' she says. 'The idea of a sunken living room/conversation pit was exciting. You don't see that in newly built houses anymore.'"
"Betcha and her husband didn't love the conversation pit's dated railing. 'The vibe was very '80s baby crib,' Betcha says - not exactly the mid-century style they were after. However, the idea of having our own conversation pit where my hubby and I can relax and listen to music, won.'"
"Quotes for having the railing removed were 'ridiculously high,' Betcha says, so after confirming that the ceiling-height white pole in one corner was not load-bearing, she, her husband, and their 17-year-old son broke out some power tools and removed the railing themselves."
"The cushions needed to be replaced, too, Betcha says - but a quote for new custom ones came in at $5,000. Not ready to spend that much, she hunted online for something that might work."
The conversation pit, a mid-century design element, is gaining popularity again. Homeowner Betcha Dela Cruz-Atabug was drawn to her house's sunken living room. She and her husband decided to keep the conversation pit despite advice to remove it. They removed the outdated railing themselves to achieve a modern look. Additionally, they sought budget-friendly alternatives for new cushions after receiving a high quote for custom ones, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining the unique feature without overspending.
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