How to Build a Basic Dresser | Matching Modern Bedroom Set

Hey friends, let's wrap up this series (well...at least for now) of matching bedroom furniture with my favorite piece--the dresser!

In this video, I'll show you how I built this simple 6 drawer dresser, tying in some of the trim details from the matching bed.

Halfway through building, I kind of started to wish I had built this a big bigger as an 8 or 9 drawer dresser. Then I kind of thought about doing a matching chest of drawers. So...while this is the last of the set FOR NOW, I'm not ruling out revisiting this to share a couple more versions...eventually. Stay tuned ;)

For now, I hope you enjoy building a dresser with me--after all, they are my favorite projects!

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Check out the matching bed build here:    • How to Build a Storage Bed with Built...  
And the matching nightstand build here:    • How to Build a Nightstand with Drawer...  

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*Helpful resources for this build:*
Drawer Building Video Series:    • Drawer Building Series  
Printable Ultimate Drawer Building Guide: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.co...
How to cut plywood: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/cut-d...
How to apply edge banding: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...
How to use a pocket hole jig: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...
How to use a dowel jig: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...

Tools & Materials:
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Tools:
Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Circular Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides: Kreg Rip Cut: https://amzn.to/3Y38tDQ & Kreg AccuCut: https://amzn.to/49jZFAe
Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/32eoPBY
Miter Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Dowel Jig (optional): https://amzn.to/3sNQ83O
Clamps
Table Saw (optional)
Kreg MultiMark Tool: https://amzn.to/3vP61Z2
Kreg Drawer Front Jig (includes the shims used during drawer front installation): https://amzn.to/3SbKYr8

Materials:
(2) 4’x8′ sheet ¾″ plywood
(1) 4’x8′ sheet ¼″ plywood
(3) 2x4x8 boards
(1) 1x2x8 board (optional for side trim)
¼″ x 1 ½″ AND ¼″ x ¾″ lattice trim (optional)
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/3FKfikk
Dowel Pins (optional): https://amzn.to/3urFKPD
2″ Wood Screws
Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/34NCtuv
(6) Pair 18″ Drawer Slides: https://amzn.to/3SzeuZq
Edge Banding: Birch: https://amzn.to/3nx64RT Red Oak: https://amzn.to/47K8cKI
Knobs/Drawer Pulls: https://amzn.to/4aeXEWt

Finish:
Minwax Weathered Oak Wood Stain: https://amzn.to/47XiMia
Minwax Polycrylic: https://amzn.to/47Z6LJ8

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
01:13 Assembling the Dresser Frame
03:23 Adding the Side Panels to Dresser
04:33 Installing the Dresser Dividers
07:44 Building Dresser Drawers
09:30 Installing the Slides & Drawers
11:43 Building and Attaching Drawer Fronts
13:05 Adding Trim on Dresser Sides
13:40 Attaching the Top
14:12 Stain and Finish Dresser
14:30 Adding a Middle Support
15:40 Final Reveal--Dresser Complete