Inside Designer Books ‘Aesthetic Airbnb,’ Not Ready for What She Finds

[ad_1] A video capturing the battle between model and practicality in an Airbnb has struck a chord with thousands and thousands of viewers on TikTok.

Shared by consumer @amiggastef, the clip—which has surpassed over 2.7 million views since being posted on October 10—exhibits the millennial inside designer rigorously navigating a hanging however unconventional staircase inside her rental.

Textual content overlaid on the video reads: "POV [point of view] you booked the aesthetic Airbnb however didn’t assume by way of the practical half."

Within the clip, the girl, sporting heels, strikes slowly down a sculptural spiral staircase set in a contemporary lounge. Her caption echoes the dilemma many friends face when selecting design over consolation. "Me: I would like the aesthetic Airbnb. Additionally me: can’t stroll down the steps with out risking my life in my sneakers," the poster wrote within the caption.

The poster, who didn't share her identify or location, advised Newsweek she works as a millennial inside designer, "so, aesthetic and design is essential to me."

The Airbnb featured within the video is positioned within the sixth arrondissement space of Paris, the French capital, the place the poster has been staying for practically two months.

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Whereas viewers had been alarmed by the staircase’s uncommon type, the girl stated she has "not fallen, and it's fairly safe."

She added: "It’s a beautiful keep and, whereas the steps should not ‘normal,’ they're well-known design stairs."

The stairway proven within the clip is the "M400” modular spiral staircase designed by the late Roger Tallon, whom she described as "one in all France’s most-important industrial designers."

Though the piece could seem intimidating, the poster stated that it's safer than folks assume.

"Whereas it’s in all probability not suited to the aged or youngsters, it’s a simple staircase to go up on and has grips on the steps," she added. "It's also possible to maintain on to the center column for stability. We've got stayed for nearly two months right here. The principle bed room and second toilet are upstairs, whereas the remainder of the residing space is downstairs.

"At first look, it appears to be like scary," the poster stated, "nevertheless it’s nice, clever design—finally what folks need in Airbnbs."

Design-driven leases proceed to assist gasoline Airbnb’s world development. In keeping with knowledge compiled by Statista, "as of 2024, over 5 million hosts listed their properties on Airbnb, recording as many as 1.5 billion visitor check-ins" and "in 2024, over 490 million Airbnb nights and experiences had been booked worldwide, leading to Airbnb’s income reaching over $11 billion that 12 months."

Airbnb’s recognition additionally displays shifting traveler preferences. The corporate’s Compact Survey, performed from October 2023 to March 2025, discovered that 1 in 5 friends worldwide select Airbnb particularly for a more-local journey expertise.

Regardless of the designer’s assurances, many TikTok viewers remained unconvinced that the steps had been secure—particularly in heels.

Person @user1276034365510 wrote: "I'd undoubtedly fall down."

One other viewer, @minasagebooks, posted: "the way in which I'd simply reside downstairs out of worry of slipping."

Some stated they wouldn’t try the second flooring in any respect. "I'd merely by no means go upstairs that’s terrifying," commented @superstar_4eva.

Others had been impressed by her confidence. One viewer, Michael, commented: "I already was impressed, nevertheless it's loopy that you've got performed that with heels."

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