I searched around for a gate that would be functional and also astetically pleasing and this way by far the best option that I found. When I received the product I was very pleased. It was easy to install and fit the odd area beteeen rooms perfectly. The opening latch was just a little hard to get used to at first but you get used to it quickly. I love the look of the gate, and the fact that I can swing it to the side or remove it very easily. We get a lot of comments from guests about how surprisingly nice the gate looks. Best of all it's sturdy and keeps my one year old corralled! I have been very pleased with the product and I would definitely recommend it.