The pre-given layouts are too boring and business like for my purposes. I want
to create my own layouts without having to redo them for every page or revert to
using templates. 

Please add the possibility to save own custom layouts so they are added to the
layouts window at the right, including a custom thumbnail to identify them. Add
also the possibility to hide or delete the ones that are less used. This will
greatly improve productivity. When you are at it, why not include an interface
to share and import layouts over the internet?