This could never be used as a true "room divider", it is not a sturdy item by any means.  You cannot use this item in a straight, or semi-straight position like it is pictured or it WILL fall over.  It is too light weight and unstable.  It is fairly simple to put together, but not without problems (one of the nuts did not fit the bolts - very frustrating until I figured out I was fighting a lost cause). The second one arrived in the wrong color, and will be replaced.  Overall I think these are cheap and flimsy.  For now they will do to hide some unsightly corners in my unfinished basement (unless the cats decide to get unruly).  For any other part of my house, these would never work.