Try this gate:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...=baby&n=540992
It's worked like a charm for us. And it extends to fit large doorways and pressure mounts. And it swings back and forth and catches closed. Babies r us also has many other gates with vertical slats. Our gate is metal and is also asthetically pleasing, doesn't look tacky or anything. Good luck!