Keeps the baby safe and the dog out of the play area.
The May black finish blends in with our decor, and the auto swing-shut is a nice feature.
Only wish I didn't have to take my baseboards off to make it fit.
(It's not pressure mounted therefore it can't be indecently adjusted from the top or bottom.
The upside to that is, since it's screwed into the wall, even our 50lb dog cannot knock it loose!)