My wife needed new desk for home office in basement.  This will do the job.  Fit into space.  The raised podium at the corner of the "el" is small and a bit pointless.  Legs are solid.  The faux wood on the legs are inlays only, they support no load.  Didn't put on the keyboard tray.  Tower cart just keeps pc box off floor.  Only worry is how well the top will hold up.  It seems to be paper vernier. Assembly was very easy.  We're happy with it so far.