What can I do to add a safety feature to an open staircase

open on one side to stairs going down to the basement area
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  • Funnygirl Funnygirl on Jul 12, 2015
    Do you have any small children that live here or visit?Can you send us a picture. If not what style is your house how high up is the staircase.Do you live near the water or near a style area.What would it connect to. What colors and style is your house?
  • Barbara St Jacques Barbara St Jacques on Jul 16, 2015
    Open stairwell on one side leading downstairs. The house is a ranch, with open space between the dining room, living room, and kitchen. Occasional visits from small children, otherwise it wouldn't pose a problem. Do not live near the water. Style in home is eclectic.
  • Laurie Powell Laurie Powell on Jul 17, 2015
    When we bought our home, previous owners had put up the white vinyl lattice work on the open side of the basement stairs. They did a really bad job though. The other side of the stairs is the cement block wall. I am looking forward to see others ideas for you!