# Abstract Staircases 'Ribbon Stairs' Make for Eye-Catching Home Decor By Nicole Carrington | Published 2009-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ribbon-stairs References: [blog.2modern](http://blog.2modern.com/2009/07/the-ribbon-stairs-a-dangerous-beauty.html) & [hsharchitekti.cz](http://www.hsharchitekti.cz/index.php?lang=en&page=project&name=staircase-in-liben-prague) Almost everyone loves taking [abstract art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1) and inserting it into the home. It’s easy to appreciate theoretical design come to life, if for nothing more than the courage it takes to be brought to fruition. The same can definitely be said for this set of “[Ribbon Stairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scaleo).” Made of metal and conceptualized by HSH Architects, the look is simplistic, distinctive, and more than a little dangerous. Between the [extravagant spacing and contrast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-collection) of silver on black, this staircase is mesmerizing to look at, but you can bet I’d never actually step foot on it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 79% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Abstract Home Decor:** The trend of incorporating abstract art in home decor opens up opportunities for unique and daring designs. - **Conceptual Staircases:** The trend of conceptualizing staircases in a simplistic yet eye-catching manner allows for innovative designs to be integrated into architectural structures. - **Metallic Accents:** The trend of using metallic accents in home decor and architecture adds a touch of modernity and luxury. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** The industry of interior design can benefit from incorporating abstract and innovative designs in home decor. - **Architecture:** The industry of architecture can benefit from incorporating unique and daring staircase designs in their projects. - **Metalworking:** The industry of metalworking can benefit from the increased demand for metallic accents in home decor and architecture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concrete Spiral Staircase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadenza.md) - [Sculptural Townhome Staircases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-pierre-thibault-1.md) - [Dutch Barn Spiralled Staircase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-van-beuningen.md) - [Sculptural Experimental Artforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series.md) - [Remodelled Staircase-Centric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobalt-coach-house.md) - [Timbered Passage Stair Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-annex.md) - [Dynamic Bookend Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stair-table.md) - [Sculptural Staircase Penthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frederic-chopin.md) - [Reimagined Traditional Library Ladders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-by-step-ladder.md)