Absolutely LOVE this gate! My beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel companion has had the run of the house since I brought her home at 6 months of age.  At age 10, she became Diabetic and during the time when we were trying to diagnose what was wrong and then get her insulin dose up to the right amount she was very thirsty and peed a lot and often.  When I leave the house, I now need to close off the hallway from den to LR/DR and Master.  This gate was perfect.  It stands on its own but I got the feet which do make it more stable.  Looks nice .  Good investment.  Saving my good carpets.