Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
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!
Grab the project details, additional info, and tips here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-modern-6-drawer-dresser
Grab the printable building plans for the dresser here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/dressers/products/simple-6-drawer-dresser-plans
Grab the whole printable plan BUNDLE here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/simple-bedroom-set-plan-bundle-with-storage-bed
Check out the matching bed build here: youtu.be/mjdmzEqcXm4
And the matching nightstand build here: youtu.be/cqss8A1C_RQ
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**Helpful resources for this build:**
Drawer Building Video Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZXlzM3gc_U2VAcejawDXcsSU6pm4PESL
Printable Ultimate Drawer Building Guide: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/basic-drawer-printable-building-guide?variant=34213464309893
How to cut plywood: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to apply edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to use a dowel jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-a-dowel-jig
Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides: Kreg Rip Cut: amzn.to/3Y38tDQ & Kreg AccuCut: amzn.to/49jZFAe
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Dowel Jig (optional): amzn.to/3sNQ83O
Clamps
Table Saw (optional)
Kreg MultiMark Tool: amzn.to/3vP61Z2
Kreg Drawer Front Jig (includes the shims used during drawer front installation): 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: amzn.to/3FKfikk
Dowel Pins (optional): amzn.to/3urFKPD
2″ Wood Screws
Wood Glue: amzn.to/34NCtuv
(6) Pair 18″ Drawer Slides: amzn.to/3SzeuZq
Edge Banding: Birch: amzn.to/3nx64RT Red Oak: amzn.to/47K8cKI
Knobs/Drawer Pulls: amzn.to/4aeXEWt
Finish:
Minwax Weathered Oak Wood Stain: amzn.to/47XiMia
Minwax Polycrylic: 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
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!
Grab the project details, additional info, and tips here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-modern-6-drawer-dresser
Grab the printable building plans for the dresser here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/dressers/products/simple-6-drawer-dresser-plans
Grab the whole printable plan BUNDLE here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/simple-bedroom-set-plan-bundle-with-storage-bed
Check out the matching bed build here: youtu.be/mjdmzEqcXm4
And the matching nightstand build here: youtu.be/cqss8A1C_RQ
**Follow Woodshop Diaries On**
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
**Helpful resources for this build:**
Drawer Building Video Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZXlzM3gc_U2VAcejawDXcsSU6pm4PESL
Printable Ultimate Drawer Building Guide: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/basic-drawer-printable-building-guide?variant=34213464309893
How to cut plywood: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to apply edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to use a dowel jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-a-dowel-jig
Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides: Kreg Rip Cut: amzn.to/3Y38tDQ & Kreg AccuCut: amzn.to/49jZFAe
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Dowel Jig (optional): amzn.to/3sNQ83O
Clamps
Table Saw (optional)
Kreg MultiMark Tool: amzn.to/3vP61Z2
Kreg Drawer Front Jig (includes the shims used during drawer front installation): 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: amzn.to/3FKfikk
Dowel Pins (optional): amzn.to/3urFKPD
2″ Wood Screws
Wood Glue: amzn.to/34NCtuv
(6) Pair 18″ Drawer Slides: amzn.to/3SzeuZq
Edge Banding: Birch: amzn.to/3nx64RT Red Oak: amzn.to/47K8cKI
Knobs/Drawer Pulls: amzn.to/4aeXEWt
Finish:
Minwax Weathered Oak Wood Stain: amzn.to/47XiMia
Minwax Polycrylic: 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
