How do I attach a baby gate to these stairs?

[Cryptorchid81]

Hello! I need to set up a child gate on these stairs and realize that I probably need to build something on the "open" side to be able to attach it. Something running parallel to the right beam so that the gate can be as low as possible, simply.
How would you achieve a solution that is stable enough and looks reasonably aesthetically pleasing? How should it be attached, what type of wood, etc.? Grateful for as detailed answers as possible.
😊

 

[13th Marine]

Spontaneously, you'll probably need to build a short railing on the left side as well.

I had a similar issue, but I built the whole gate myself:

 

[Cerb]

The absolute easiest option must be to buy something like BabyDan Flex M and place it right at the bottom of the entire staircase...
If it's not a requirement that the gate should be on the first step.

 

[Foo1]

The absolute easiest must be to buy something like BabyDan Flex M and have it right at the bottom of the staircase...
If it's not a requirement for the gate to be on the first step.

That's what we did at home with a staircase like that and also put a BabyDan Flex XL around the tiled stove. It was very easy to install, sits firmly, and became _sufficiently_ aesthetic to have there while the children are small.

 

[Cryptorchid81]

Thanks for the tips! I looked at a BabyDan Flex M earlier but got the impression that it was too wide. I do know that I looked to see if there was an S but I didn't find any. The staircase is quite narrow, so many gates were ruled out for that reason. How flexible is BabyDan? Is it possible to angle the sides 90 degrees?

 

[OskarJ]

Would it be possible to place the gate over the first step? The lower step is not higher or more dangerous than a chair or stool.

 

[Foo1]

Thanks for the tips! I was looking at a BabyDan Flex M earlier but thought it was too wide. I know I checked if there was an S version but couldn't find one. The staircase is quite narrow so many gates were ruled out for that reason. How flexible is BabyDan? Can the sides be angled 90 degrees?

This is how our BabyDan Flex M is positioned. The sides can be angled 90 degrees if desired. The gate is 72cm and the sides are 33cm.

How wide is your staircase?

Edit: They can even be angled more than 90 degrees.

 

[Cryptorchid81]

Would it be possible to place the gate over the first step? The lower step isn't higher or more dangerous than a chair or stool.

The model we have now doesn't fit there either without modification. But I've been considering whether the simplest solution might just be to place a discreet rule across the railing and attach the gate to it. As you say, one step isn't the end of the world. 😊

 

[Cryptorchid81]

This is how our BabyDan Flex M is set up. The sides can be angled 90 degrees if you want. The gate is 72cm and the sides are 33cm.

How wide is your staircase?

Edit: They can even be turned more than 90 degrees.

I can't remember the width right now but I want to say less than 70cm at least. Thank you so much for the demonstration, it seems like it could be an alternative if we are "forced" to buy something else.