# Hidden Staircase Designs This London Loft Has a Staircase That Blends in with the Bookshelves By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staircase-design References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2015/10/26/design-detail-camouflaged-stairs-in-a-london-loft-space/) & [craftdesign.co](http://www.craftdesign.co/) Often times, staircase designs are visual and aesthetic eyesores in a home's interior. Although they are a necessary element in the home, they often disrupt the flow of space and are difficult to create a design scheme around them. This loft in London however, finds a way to incorporate a [unique staircase design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadenza). At first glance, it is difficult to tell that the [built-in shelving against the wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obelisk-3) has a hidden staircase in front of it. Essentially, [Craft Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alan) was able to create a camouflaged staircase design that aesthetically works well with the space, but also provides the functionality of stairs. The unique staircase leads to a loft that houses the bedroom, overlooking the rest of the apartment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Camouflaged Staircase Designs:** Designing staircases that blend in with the surrounding space presents an opportunity for creating seamless and aesthetically pleasing interiors. - **Multi-functional Staircase Designs:** Integrating additional functionality like storage or seating into staircase designs allows for creative use of space with practical applications. - **Smart Staircase Designs:** Incorporating technology like sensors and lights into staircase designs can improve safety and ease of navigation in the home. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Designers can explore new ways to combine form and function of staircases to create unique and innovative solutions for their clients. - **Home Construction:** Builders can incorporate innovative staircase designs into new and existing homes to add value and appeal to potential buyers. - **Home Automation:** Smart staircase designs can be incorporated into home automation systems for increased accessibility and safety in the home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remodelled Staircase-Centric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobalt-coach-house.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) - [Dynamic Bookend Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stair-table.md) - [Reimagined Traditional Library Ladders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-by-step-ladder.md) - [Elevated Leisure Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-leisure-habitat.md) - [Concrete Spiral Staircase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadenza.md) - [Book-Filled Mezzanine Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumbo-loft.md) - [Discreet Folding Shelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-shelf.md)