Sometime soon, Questlove will be hosting friends horizontally. The drummer, D.J., and Oscar-winning director is one of many design aficionados making the conversation pit—the sunken lounge that became popular in the mid–20th century—the centerpiece of their new homes.
“It’s designed to feel like his personality: warm, inviting, and unexpected, but with an element of surprise,” says interior designer Nicole Fuller. For Questlove’s house, currently under construction in Dutchess County, New York, she has created a red, texture-rich pit inspired by the fashion designer Halston, with rich Italian velvets, a high-pile alpaca rug, and satin pillows. “It’s less about formal rows of seats and more about creating a relaxed, shared moment,” she says.
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