Hiya, My "kids" are noisy too, while running through the corridor. So far, none of the neighbors complain in fact, some of them might look through the gate and invite them into the house/step out to play with them. i like your gate, its pretty! The neighbors here are very friendly, and when i first move in, about 6-7 years back, my little one.. the 3 month old beagle keep sneaking out from my house (through the gate) and sneak into other home to steal breakfast. Luckily, she is much bigger and older now, she cannot sneak out the gate anymore! Cya soon!