We looked for months trying to find the perfect shelving unit that could act as a room divider and that was sturdy. The one we had was not well designed and leaned one way or another no matter what we did. We decided on this one because it looked sturdy and thought it would go well in our house. Although we could have used one more shelf, it is the perfect size for the space we have, goes well with our other decor and furniture, was easy to assemble and the price was in our budget. It divides the kitchen and dining area perfectly and we put things on the shelves facing in both directions so it adds a little something to each room.