Once assembled, it looks as represented. Caution: The assembly instructions at first seem clear enough but I had to reverse and reassemble components a few times. I'm very practiced with assembly and usually have no problem patiently following instructions. The instructions for this desk should have had several "heads ups. I had to return hardware for replacement. Each slider for the keyboard tray platform was missing the needed 'lever' for disassembly prior to final assembly. The desk has very little lateral strength. When I write on it, even gently, it wobbles from left to right. To solve that problem, I placed it up against another table. But, that shouldn't be necessary. Finally, the lowest edge of the keyboard tray is rather low. With extra lateral support provided at home (or be re-engineering), the desk would be fine for a shorter person or a child.