How to Make a Modern Dresser | DIY Modern Farmhouse Dresser

This DIY modern dresser video will guide you in building your very own beautiful dresser. I feel like this is one of my best builds to date. Build plans here www.731woodworks.com/store/mo...
This is a step by step how-to build a dresser video. This DIY modern farmhouse 2.0 dresser is a gift for my daughter. I loved working with new techniques and building something I had never built before. I had never attempted a dresser build, but this one came out great. I used full extension ball bearing drawer slides. I show you how to build drawers in this dresser. I dress up the ends of this farmhouse dresser with cove molding. I also tapered the legs to give it a little something extra. This style is like a contemporary glam or modern dresser. I used a stain blocking primer before applying 3 coats of Benjamin Moore White Dove paint. I am so proud of how this project came out. I was a little nervous going into the project but it was something that I wanted to attempt. I watched a few videos online to get a grasp of how to go about building the dresser, then jumped right in. The fabulous glass drawer pulls really set it off in my opinion. If you are looking to build a similar dresser or chest of drawers, check out the video.
This dresser features seven large drawers with full extension slides. The dresser measures 38 inches tall, 18 inches deep and 61 1/2 inches long. The supplies used to build this project include: 2 sheets of 4’ x 8’ 3/4” sanded birch plywood. 1 sheet of 1/4” plywood. One 2x8x8’. Three 1x6x10’. 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Wood glue. Seven pair of full extension ball bearing drawer slides. 20 feet of cove molding. Drawer pulls. Primer and paint. This project was a little more expensive with the supply bill coming in at a little over $250.
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Tools used in This Build
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Kreg Pocket K5 Hole Jig: amzn.to/2FzLkT5
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Rubber Mallet: amzn.to/2MYqhzK
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Supplies Used in This Build
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Glass drawer pulls: amzn.to/310aKm9
Kreg Screws: amzn.to/2HKF7qR
Wood Glue: amzn.to/2MXWeIz
120 grit sandpaper: amzn.to/2UEpJjE
Paint - amzn.to/2MZWiY1
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0:00 Intro
1:07 How To Make Dresser Legs
2:54 Cutting Out Dresser Frame
4:51 Assembly of Dresser Frame
10:22 Making Drawers For A Dresser
20:00 Adding Detail To End of Dresser
23:57 Installing Drawer Slides on Dresser
25:54 Building Top for a Dresser
30:00 Installing Edge Banding on Plywood
37:30 Installing Drawer Faces
43:08 Installing Drawer Pulls
51:16 Showing My Mistakes
55:04 Outro
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[@731Woodworks]

Dresser Build Plans: www.731woodworks.com/store/modern-dresser-build-plans

[@techy4one1]

Where can I find the blue print for this design ?

[@Expirav1t]

im glad you dropped the glass drawer pull, it makes us feel normal, lol... n not idiots for dropping our own

[@r.m.2301]

Outstanding job.... Never be to hard on yourself you did awesome. Thank you for helping us novice woodworkers you give great honest detailed builds.

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate that.

[@jeanmartin6410]

I wish my work was as “imperfect” as yours. Amazing build. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@billprocter942]

Two things I like about this channel. Most KZbinrs say you don't need the best tools to build things but they do. This channel uses tools we'd use because we don't have $10k to spend on our shop. The other thing is we are treated like idiots (this is a complement.) Most videos are 10 min. This is an hour.

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate the kind words. I try to stay simple with my tools and projects. I want my projects to be approachable by most anyone that has an interest in building their own items. Thanks again!

[@bencorley8687]

Maybe build another dresser with the tools you have now. Cool to see the places you start from but wanting to see how your process would improve over the years. Great video.

[@guybowers9094]

Nice project great build. My youngest son bought his first home which was built in 1916 and when it was built they used plank boards to create wainscoting in the living room which we discovered when we removed the old lathe and plaster to put in insulation and drywall. So, my plan is to make a dresser using those boards so he will have a piece of the house for years to come and your video was helpful in my project.

[@731Woodworks]

Sounds great!

[@chapbix12158]

Imperfections add to the character of a piece of furniture or anything else we build.

[@cssweatman]

"Seen my tape measure?" That's the broken song in my head every time I'm working. Great job on this build, my good man.

[@731Woodworks]

lol. Thanks

[@earlyhorizon]

Beautiful

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@joshtheweedcoach]

Just a friendly reminder, look how far you’ve come, even your shop.

[@BasedGodEmperorTrump]

Another thing is that, his craft maybe woodworking but sadly his biggest source of income is content creation of his furniture rather than selling said furniture for a profit.

[@thedieiscast9729]

That's a nice dresser!

[@daveprice9128]

Great Job

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@crimsonwoodworking9609]

Nice. I was told to never point out your mistakes, because no one will ever notice.... But you. Keep up the great content.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@RonComstock]

great build, I wait to put back until last. more access for intalling drawer guides.. Drawer faces trick... after edge banding over hang to front face of drawer, use a 1/8 round over to flush trim and clean up the small tearout on plywood.

[@gregwainwright7968]

Looks great! I had to cut 7/8 of an inch off of one of my benches.... now i gotta rebuild BOTH OF EM!

[@gregwainwright7968]

Ended up rebuilding it all but the table tops! Looks really good i feel

[@speedracer210]

Nice job brother. I grew up doing woodworking, construction, carpentry, and from a professional point of view you did a really good job there's nothing to put yourself down for. A really good nail hole filler believe it or not is sheetrock joint compound, it sands easy and paint easy. Again...great job. God bless you and your family.

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate the kind words!

[@glaciergrainconcepts476]

We are our own worst critics. The way I see it is, the flaws make it handmade. Looks killer man! 🔥Keep up the great work and thanks for the amazing and in depth video. 👊

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you for the support!

[@joeycannon9497]

So happy you have the air conditioner now. You've worked so hard to get where you are now. Proud of you man, thank you for sharing your builds, and progress.

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate it

[@handsmcneil]

So I always say aloud how nice your work is and as I remark how perfect the drawer spacing came out my fiance says.. well tell him, even if its an old video.. so.. really great work the whole thing turned out great.

[@731Woodworks]

thank you!

[@Frankreddy62]

I have been binge watching your videos for the last few days. I am very impressed. You build very useful projects with minimal tools and everything comes out beautifully. This dresser is awesome. You should be proud. As you get more experience and confidence, it really shows. When i build things like this, that are going to be painted, i use some latex caulk at all the seams, especially where the cove molding meets the panel. It fills those little gaps and nobody will ever know. Keep up the good work. You are very inspirational to many woodworkers.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@duenge]

Good Daddy! I just built my youngest daughter your farmhouse bar, and added a lower shelf made with 3" slats. My first real pocket hole project. Turned out nice. I left it in sections so it would fit in her car for the 12 hour ride back to South Carolina. She will use it as her TV stand. Great channel.

[@haroldaubry8344]

Great job! And thanks for pointing out the subtle imperfections. I try hard to make my projects perfect and get frustrated seeing my mistakes, though many are probably only noticeable to me. Thanks for sharing.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@Drell0627]

Another great build!! Your explanations in what you do keep it simple and efficient. Your style of building and assembly is almost just like my style. You can make really nice things without having a huge dedicated workshop with high dollar tools and equipment. Plus with you pointing out errors and issues, it keeps it real...because we "All" make mistakes. Keep up the awesome projects.

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate the kind words! Thanks for the support!

[@Diegojuarez1987]

Exactly what i want to comment! Great video! Thanks!

[@edward_dantonio]

Excellent job!

[@doogsterd5311]

Love the use of spacers.

[@gilcd85]

Thank you very much for this video Matt! I built a dresser based on your plans and it came out amazing. Getting all kinds of compliments for it :)

[@731Woodworks]

That's great to hear!

[@ttttenney]

Watched your video about 8x and built an incredible looking dresser, thanks to you. Wish I could post a picture to show how instructional your video was.

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome. You can message me on social media @731woodworks

[@dakotablack2527]

Older video I like a lot I wish you could maybe revisit this project using exotic woods and painted frame with walnut faces or something or new over all design love the patience and the fact you are an unashamed Christian 😉👍 is awesome love love love the content

[@ftnirish74]

Great video as always. My daughter is looking for dresser ideas and she loves this version. Love the videos because your like 99% of us using tools we "commoners" use. No Festool and crazy joinery here. Keep kickin' out great content.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you. That’s the goal of my channel! Use regular everyday tools to build cool stuff.

[@ericmay7259]

Matt this Dresser is beautiful Awesome Job Brother!

[@wesnkat]

Best video of this type I've seen Matt,Thanks for sharing. You make it so simple.Beautiful dresser

[@731Woodworks]

I really appreciate that!

[@derekbutler4015]

That little girl is going to need a matching mirror for that dresser. Good Job! Keep the videos coming.

[@174859607]

You are really hard on yourself and honest to show the flaws!

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@barrymorehead9056]

I think you did a great job 👏

[@Celestial_Wellness]

Awesome video. Plan on using this with some personal mods to make my own. You made it seem so simple but I know getting everything to line up is a huge pain. Thanks for the content!

[@zibbyabcd7120]

Dood You did a very nice job. Thanks for all the info on the build. I really appreciate your generosity.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@texanpride1979]

Awesome build brother. Looks absolutely amazing!!!!! I can’t wait to get my table saw and other tools I ordered later this week. Definitely keeping an eye on your builds for motivation and ideas. God bless you and your family and your business!!!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@hspratt3]

Thanks for all your videos. Since I found your channel it has really inspired me to want go out and make things. My only problem is that at this moment I have nowhere to do it. I do have a lot of the tools required that I’ve collected over the years so hopefully soon I will have me a location where I could actually use them to build. Keep up the great work and videos and also keep sharing your faith as you do love it. I am a fellow brother in Christ.

[@brianbarlow1480]

Nice work sir

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks

[@stonecrazy3]

Awesome Build Matt! My wife has been bugging me for a new bedroom set and I think you just gave me the inspiration needed to do it. Keep up the great work dude!

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks! That’s great to hear. Please share pictures with me if you build the set.

[@stonecrazy3]

731 Woodworks sure will, just don’t expect em anytime soon my current honey do list is already over flowing. Lol

[@731Woodworks]

@@stonecrazy3 lol nothing wrong with that.

[@christopherhart5998]

Great job , im actually building a dresser right now . I was going to build overlay drawers but after seeing your build I'm going flush drawers , a much classier look . Thanks

[@erichelm4339]

This is wonderful

[@nthewind081]

Absolutely one of the best projects you have made !!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you 🙏🏻. It was a fun build and came out much better than I expected. I’m proud of this one lol.

[@pamelagreene9417]

This is a WONDERFUL tutorial! Well explained and good camera work so that what you are doing is seen. Thank you so much!

[@mkhenebuli7903]

Thank for taking your time & editng skills to show this video with us

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you. Glad you liked it!

[@JagoditzWoodworking]

Awesome job and absolutely great video. I find myself watching more and more of yours. Down to earth and exactly what I hope to be able to do someday!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you for the kind words! I am glad you like the videos.

[@dainalr]

Beautiful and inspiring work! Makes me think I can do one for myself, keep the videos coming! I absolutely love how there was no music in the background and you explained as you went very nicely done!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you. I think you could do it! Give it a try.

[@vivianavasquez7922]

is perfect she is going to be so happy that you did it for her!!!!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@brooksrf231]

Nice job brother

[@evelynmueller6523]

Thanks Matt, I learned a lot with this build...fantastic results!!!

[@731Woodworks]

Great to hear!

[@lochavenwoodworks6578]

Another brilliant job Matt. I’ll be tackling something similar soon. I’ll definitely be using many of your tips n tricks. Thanks. 😁

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@Mroach52]

Thanks for posting, adapted to make two dressers for my daughter she loves them. That tapering legs on the miter saw is a little dicey and screwed up on that more than I want to admit lol. Came out great.

[@731Woodworks]

That’s great to hear

[@Danceboy968]

Great Video, and your Style is Vera Good. Gruß Jürgen aus dem schönen Saarland

[@kennethmurphy8192]

Great build! Great video! I love the “thin blue line” flag on your wall in the background. Keep up the great work! Thx!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you. I did a video on how to build that flag if you want to check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2OvonaPr9CCotU

[@johnpiegzik298]

Awesome build and great tips and tricks! Thanks for sharing the project really turned out great!! Thx John 😎👍

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you 👊🏻

[@abelwondafrash]

Loved it! Always helpful to watch your builds.

[@731Woodworks]

Glad you like them!

[@CB71SS]

This one of the best dresser builds I have seen. Got some really good tips on it. I am pretty hard on myself as far as flaws go and you are the only person I have seen who has pointed out their slight miss calculations. Great looking dresser and I have built some out of 3/4 inch plywood and yep they do get real heavy. Great job. Live in TN and know all about that heat index.

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate the kind words!

[@CB71SS]

@@731Woodworks Nothing but pure honesty.

[@estebancastano8543]

Nice project! Thanks for sharing your design, you gave me a couple of ideas that I’m goin to use on a dresser that I’m going to build in the future. Keep up the good work 👍

[@731Woodworks]

Great to hear! Thank you!

[@davidgreen437]

Love the build and love watching your videos you've gave me some great ideas

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@ronhansen7717]

Good job on the dresser. I realize this video is two years old and I'm sure you've gained a lot of experience and you probably don't need to know the suggestions that I have to make, but here goes anyway. When you were concerned with lining up the grooves on the drawer boxes, make a simple jig of two 45/45/90 triangles, about 3" or so stacked on top of each other offset by the depth of the groove topped with a third piece to go over the top (bottom edge) of the drawer. Put it in the corner while assembling the drawer and it will keep everything perfectly aligned. When trimming edge banding, there is a tool specifically for that. If you are planning on doing a lot of edge banding, you may want to get one. There are many of them out there and they're not expensive, so see what's best for you. You were worried about the spacing on the drawers. You did a great job on that for flush drawers. If you don't necessarily want inset drawer fronts, you may want to make overlap drawer fronts. Alignment and spacing is much easier, if that is the style that you are looking for. Ricky Nelson (my generation) once said in his song, Garden Party, "You can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself". Give yourself a break and be pleased with this build, Excellent!

[@ScottWhite30809]

Your video production skills have improved substantially since this video. Love watching your stuff brother.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you 🙏🏻.

[@neabowhunters8107]

Hello from Jonesboro arkansas thanks for the build fixing to tackle is for my daughter. Love your channel. I built my mom some of your farmhouse tables...

[@731Woodworks]

Hello neighbor! That is awesome!

[@woodprojectswithalex2692]

Great Dresser!! Thank you for sharing that with us. Honestly, I love every single of your project that you made it. I really do not know that you're using SketchUp to design your project with that or not but I'm using it and make everything easy, fast, and reliable to build-up. SketchUp makes is each project's mistake minimize

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you. I’m not using it. I don’t know how or have the time to learn it right now.

[@hsitnek]

Good afternoon from Trinidad & Tobago! Excellent build, sir. Loved your video from beginning to end, for it's simple and detailed explanations of each step in your build. I'm presently building a 3-door chest of drawers & a 4-drawer chest of drawers, both with baby-changing tables on top for my 2 newborn nephews. I was trying to figure out how to put the spacers between each level of drawers, but to hide them under the drawer faces....how to measure & space them. YOur video is the only one I found that explained how to do that in part. Thanks for the inspiration. Looking forward to seeing more of your builds.

[@731Woodworks]

Great! So glad it helped you!

[@josephmartin8160]

I really enjoyed your video and learned a few things along the way. The dresser turned out really nice, great job! God bless you brother!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@jerrypowell784]

Very nice.

[@dylan199009]

Even though I would never attempt a project this complex, I appreciate the video. I learned a lot and you make it look too easy. Working on the farmhouse coffee table now! I'll send you the finished result on instagram!

[@731Woodworks]

I bet you could build this if you take your time. Can’t wait to see the coffee table

[@markanix70]

Very nice! I really enjoy your builds, great information. Keep them coming.

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks, will do!

[@sweetalohadesigns1994]

Beautifully done! 👏

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@bobso7638]

excellent job!!! in my opinion

[@marvac59]

Great job love your design

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@charliebowen4232]

Hello Matt, That turned out fantastic! I really want to make some big pieces like a dresser! Thank you for your videos... I am a big fan! -Charlie

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@rchavez5056]

Great job Matt. Just a thought, but you can cut a small piece of 1\4 plywood to put in the corner grooves to line them up during assembly.

[@731Woodworks]

Great idea! Never thought of that! I’ll certainly do that from now on!

[@_RocketRooster]

Those imperfections give the piece character! If it was built by a computerized robot it wouldn't have any character, therefor it wouldn't be worth but maybe half the price!

[@loganx77]

Great build. just found your channel and I have been really liking how you talk about your work. Great work!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@markm921]

Enjoyable video, and build. Like your style.

[@731Woodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@quentinsherratt7969]

Good work bud looks great 🎯💯

[@bryanbatts]

Awesome build!!!

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks!

[@bellscustomwoodworking9058]

Great video, I always enjoy making furniture. I recently made my wife a mahogany and maple end table

[@731Woodworks]

That is awesome!

[@bellscustomwoodworking9058]

@@731Woodworks her dad gave me the mahogany and some walnut lumber when he couldn't make anything anymore. That piece is special to her

[@731Woodworks]

@@bellscustomwoodworking9058 oh wow. That's really great.

[@fmmatty]

Great video...very entertaining (warshers) Great build...very informative! Thank for sharing your talent.

[@731Woodworks]

Lol thanks

[@LivingMyBestLifeIAm]

I’m going to make some built-ins like this. I love the look of this simple modern design. My only suggestion is to perhaps use pin nails, as they leave a much more inconspicuous hole, that often doesn’t even need filling. Great job! ❤️🇨🇦

[@michaelmadden4301]

The knob screws are 10-32, if you get screws that are too long, if you have a set of wire stripper pliers, they usually have threaded screw holes that can be used to cut those screws. Just an FYI, not trying to stick my nose in your business. I enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing.

[@nathansickler7376]

Awesome project! 👊 Keep up the good work!

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks!

[@deybisvillatoro4595]

Great project.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@crazybigyo]

Looks great man!

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks!

[@snarfweasil]

Beautiful design and great detail in your video.... well done from Ireland!!!!!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you for the kind words! Are you looking to build a dresser?

[@snarfweasil]

@@731Woodworks I have business making small pieces of furniture, home bars, toyboxes etc etc... i love watching videos like these for inspiration and opens my mind to new projects. thanks again.

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome! Thanks again

[@brandonmag57]

Great build Matt! 👊🏼

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you 👊🏻

[@brandonmag57]

Keep doing you brother!

[@darylcollier1221]

I would love to see you build a full bedroom set for this style. Thank you for your channel

[@731Woodworks]

I've got a matching nightstand now, just posted the video this week.

[@thomasehesterjr]

You do a great job.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you. I appreciate that

[@timothybrown1433]

Very nice

[@nonologylol]

Wow your wife is so lucky. You can make a custum jewlery holder to a womans dream!

[@731Woodworks]

I think I am the lucky one! She's amazing.

[@brianmeier915]

great job i have learned so much from you thank u

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@madesupplyco.1392]

Good stuff Buddy! 🏁

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks 👍

[@chrissleblanc]

One rule of thumb I use when making drawers the Grove for the drawer should be the same thickness of the ply your using for the drawer "reason being if it should fail you can cut the thickness in a strip to repair it "

[@martys356]

If the screw you are using is a number 8 or smaller, they can be cut wire strippers. Some wire strippers have place to cut screws down to length. or counter bore the back side of the drawer. Great Project ! I like the finish.

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks for the tip

[@designsbyJ]

Great build!👍🏻

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@dereklester5818]

Another great video, think I might attempt this one next. Never built drawers before.

[@731Woodworks]

It’s a great build.

[@dereklester5818]

@@731Woodworks anything you would do different if you were staining the project instead of painting it?

[@731Woodworks]

Buy a high tooth count quality blade for plywood to reduce the damage to the vaneer. It’ll show up more with stain if it’s chipped. Make very sure all the excess glue is cleaned up. If not it’ll cause light spots to show in the stain.

[@dereklester5818]

@@731Woodworks you think not having the rabbit for the 1/4 inset on the plywood on the back would mess up anything but aesthetics?

[@731Woodworks]

Nope. I think it’ll look just fine

[@ThePowerOf762]

Congrats, pretty good videos!!!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@sierra14wd71]

For the knot holes I use Bondo then sand it smooth prime and paint