# Vertigo-Inducing Carpets Watch Your Step on This Optical Illusion Rug By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-02-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-illusion-rug References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/541059968397215024/Stairway-to-Darkness-Rug) This optical illusion rug creates the frightening impression that you are descending a set of dark and foreboding steps. Measuring 3-feet by 5-feet and made from 100% polyester, this [creatively designed rug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discorectangle) is sure to create a sense of vertigo in those unfortunate souls you subject to walking on it. Called the Stairway to Darkness Rug, one glance and it's easy to see how it received its name. A [set of six steps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-chair) are printed on the carpet that gradually get smaller; at the same time darkness surrounding the steps grows and grows until it completely envelops the steps. The incredible effect of this optical illusion rug will terrify friends into thinking they're descending a steps that will lead them to their doom. When in fact, they've only just entered your house. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Optical Illusion Rugs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of optical illusion rugs that create mesmerizing and mind-bending effects. - **Vertigo-inducing Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of home decor items, like furniture or wallpaper, that create a sense of vertigo and surprise. - **Interactive Flooring:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design interactive flooring systems that engage and challenge individuals as they walk or move across the surface. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unique and innovative home decor products that offer a visual and sensory experience for customers. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate optical illusions and unusual designs into interior design projects, creating memorable and immersive spaces. - **Entertainment and Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize optical illusions and vertigo-inducing elements in entertainment and event settings, providing attendees with unforgettable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mesmerizing Artful Patterned Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electtrico-collection.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Desert-Inspired Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-rug.md) - [Season-Inspired Rug Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-rug-range.md) - [Eye-Catching Designer Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-rug.md) - [Liquified Persian Textile Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/say-touche.md) - [Kinetic Optical Illusion Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-woodflow.md) - [Customized Film-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugriders.md) - [Gem-Inspired Illusion Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gem-rug-collection.md)