Summer Modern Decorative Walk-Thru Gate

We spend most of our time in our kitchen/great room and so our dog has a bed in the kitchen. The backyard leads directly into this area. My dog is jumpy and when people come over, he has to be put into the pantry for about 10 minutes, until he gets used to the commotion. It is a walk-in, roomy and bright and has a bed in it but it made me sad that he had to be put away like that. I was considering getting a dutch door but a friend suggesting getting a gate, instead. It was THE BEST idea! I love this gate. My dog is 60 lbs and I was afraid it would get knocked down or he would jump over it but this gate is high enough that he will not. The cute design keeps the space open. He loves it, too, and now considers the pantry his own little dog house. The gate door can be left open, which is important, so that he can come and go as he pleases. The use of this gate has helped him calm down faster because he is still part of the what is happening. Like other reviewers, I thought it was warped when I first got it but it was not. It is designed this way to give more tension. It is very sturdy. It's also easy to use. With one hand, just push the lock and pull the door slightly to open. Very, very happy with this gate.