This is a very attractive gate, a good weight and pretty. Our Harper is a 25 lb energetic and persistent Mini Golden Doodle Puppy, who was able to move it when we had it straight across the stairway by pulling it away with her paw.  We solved it by pushing the one panel up against the stair and post so that she can't get her paw there and the stair keeps her from pushing it. The wall with a door molding works well on the other side. So we have it diagonal across the opening and it works great, they have given up trying to get past it.  It may depend on your particular dog and the space you want to block, but this is working perfectly in our situation.  Color is a very warm neutral gray-beige.