I needed a wide gate to block off the dining room from the living room. I was  concerned that a  free standing gate wouldn't contain the puppy but this gate works great so far and looks very nice - important since it can be seen from the front door. 

Pros: Easy to put together, looks very nice for a pet gate.
Cons: Since it isn't attached to the side walls, a dog that likes to pull may figure out how to remove the gate by pulling it backwards..