Customized Corner Desk

Drawers aren't wildly difficult, but everything does have to be really accurate, and you have to put the effort into making them square. I built a set for my bathroom vanity that was pretty nice.  I used dowels to join the ends to the sides, rather than screws, because screws don't hold end-grain well.  The biggest things to think about are how you're going to secure the bottom, and how the drawers will be supported in the cabinet.  You can buy whole books on the subject of building drawers.

I'm in the middle of building a set of bookcases are are essentially drawers turned on their side, and using dovetails to join the sides. That's definitely more involved, although I'm finding that I'm improving my ability to make this joint pretty rapidly.  This joint, though, probably shouldn't be part of your first project.

Forget they are drawers but more open top boxes. Do not be afraid go for it you will never know until you try.

This was my first desk and project. It is a great desk. I'm hoping to make a desk soon for my son's room.

Just saw your question. I had drawn up the plans for the modifications but I don't have them anymore. But I will tell you the dimensions. The part of the desktop next to the paneled wall is 42in wide. The part next to the white wall is 62in. long. The desk is 23.5in deep. The short end to the left of the opening is 5in. long. The diagonal opening is 18 7/8 in. long. Then the part of the desk to the right of the opening is 25in. long. Hope that helps.