We received the gate ahead of the timeframe that we expected it to arrive so that was a pleasant surprise.  It was easy to install and the best part is that it is quite attractive.  We were concerned about the appearance since it is very visible when you enter our home.  For those with small dogs as well as cats, they fit through the small opening easily.  We were hoping that only our cats would go through but our dogs easily go through as well and are 18 pounds.