The layout of this desk works well for me. I like the large opening for my legs and feet, and the keyboard tray is a must. Time will tell if the vinyl like veneer holds up well. I've owned high line put together yourself furniture before......this product has some of the design features of that but not as well produced. The odd hole was somewhat misaligned, and the rotating pre installed hardware sometimes needed fiddling to get everything to come together. You get what you pay for.