On Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:22:44 GMT, "RobR" wrote:

Any thoughts on childproofing an iron spiral staircase while still making it
look presentable? All we can come up with is a gate at the bottom and
wrapping carpet around it (ick). A gate system will not work the way the
staircase is placed within the room (or would cost a zillion dollars and
take up half the room)

How about something like this?

http://tinyurl.com/8qa8m

Nan