I love the way it looks (I chose a green one)... even the CORD is green, neat touch. The controls are a bit spread out, with a "bun warming" tray dial on one end, the actual how-dark-do-you-want-it controls on the side and the elevator lever on the other narrow end. I buy bread at the market, and it's SLIGHTLY wider than a Wonder Bread type of slice, and it's a tight fit in this thing.