I love this gate. I needed it to keep my dog and kid out of a room with an enormous opening. It was super easy to install. The only draw back is the gate is bare wood, but that's a pretty easy fix with some paint. It is short enough to step over (Im 5'3") for quick access but also is easy to swing open if stepping over isn't an option. Don't mind the paper under the gate posts in the picture. That was so paint wouldn't get on the floor.