This is a no frills gate BUT we have the weirdest stair situation in our house and needed a huge gate to not only block the stairs but also be able to swing over to block the front door. It works perfectly for this, and we bought a second set of the wall hook things so we can lock it in two different areas in our entry way. The locking thing is kind of sticky, so we actually just walk over it instead of ever unlocking it but it really works for the space. That said, it is pretty low so it doesnt keep our dog from jumping it but it stops our toddler so thats what I care about!