Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
This video was sponsored by Cricut. #cricutmade
In this video, I'm sharing part 3 of the matching mid-century modern bedroom furniture series with a second option for a modern dresser!
This time, instead of being all drawers, I added doors to mix things up!
Check out the FREE step by step guide to build your own here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-modern-console-with-stenciled-doors
You can grab the printable plans to build it here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/dressers/products/diy-mid-century-modern-dresser-console
You can check out the original matching six drawer dresser build here: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-modern-dresser
And you can check out the matching nightstand build here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-mid-century-modern-nightstand
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SHOP NEW WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
You may find these guides/posts helpful to refer to during the build process:
Top Ten Tools for Cabinet and Furniture Making: woodshopdiaries.com/must-have-tools-for-cabinet-furniture-making
How to Cut Plywood Sheets with a Circular Saw: 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 Build and Install Drawers: woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer
How to Install Concealed Hinges: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-concealed-hinges-cabinet-hardware
How to Square Off Rounded Board Edges: woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-edges-make-your-own-2x2s
I used my Cricut Joy machine, Cricut Joy Permanent Smart Vinyl, Cricut Joy Transfer Tape, and a few handy Cricut tools...plus a little creativity...to create this modern stencil design on the doors and I'm SO happy with how well they turned out. Check out the video to see how you can create large stencils even with a small Cricut Joy machine!
Tools & Materials:
For the stenciled doors:
Cricut Joy Machine: cricut.com/en_us/joy.html
Cricut Joy Smart Vinyl: cricut.com/en_us/cutting-materials/featured/smart-vinyl/cricut-joy-smart-vinyl-permanent-vinyl-roll-10ft.html
Cricut Joy Transfer Tape: cricut.com/en_us/cutting-materials/supplies/transfer-paper/cricut-joy-bulk-transfer-tape.html
Cricut Joy Toolkit: cricut.com/en_us/catalog/product/view/id/6711/s/starter-tool-set/category/200
For the dresser console:
Tools:
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting guides optional, but helpful: amzn.to/3gpYPIp
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/2G6Za
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/3y4TQTr
Shelf Pin Jig: amzn.to/3jfLZON
Concealed Hinge Jig: amzn.to/38cIQbP
Stapler (optional)
Table saw or router to cut drawer dadoes (optional)
Materials:
(2) sheets 3/4" plywood (I used maple): homedepot.sjv.io/EazMWQ
(2) 2x4x8 boards: homedepot.sjv.io/kr42M
(1/2) sheet 1/4" plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/a1W5Ob
Scrap 1x or 2x material to cut legs from
Wood Glue
1 1/4" pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3z6EWx8
2 1/2" pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3j7i771
2" wood screws
(2) pair 16" ball bearing drawer slides: amzn.to/3gqECSC
(2) pair inset concealed hinges: amzn.to/3zaDl9r
Shelf pins: amzn.to/3B2FwfY
Edge banding: amzn.to/3y9HTMi
Stain/Poly/Wood Finish of your choosing (I used Minwax Helmsman): amzn.to/3gmiKHR
Modern Handles: amzn.to/2UJDFxc
This video was sponsored by Cricut. #cricutmade
In this video, I'm sharing part 3 of the matching mid-century modern bedroom furniture series with a second option for a modern dresser!
This time, instead of being all drawers, I added doors to mix things up!
Check out the FREE step by step guide to build your own here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-modern-console-with-stenciled-doors
You can grab the printable plans to build it here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/dressers/products/diy-mid-century-modern-dresser-console
You can check out the original matching six drawer dresser build here: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-modern-dresser
And you can check out the matching nightstand build here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-mid-century-modern-nightstand
Follow Woodshop Diaries On:
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woodshopdiari...
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram:instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP NEW WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
You may find these guides/posts helpful to refer to during the build process:
Top Ten Tools for Cabinet and Furniture Making: woodshopdiaries.com/must-have-tools-for-cabinet-furniture-making
How to Cut Plywood Sheets with a Circular Saw: 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 Build and Install Drawers: woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer
How to Install Concealed Hinges: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-concealed-hinges-cabinet-hardware
How to Square Off Rounded Board Edges: woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-edges-make-your-own-2x2s
I used my Cricut Joy machine, Cricut Joy Permanent Smart Vinyl, Cricut Joy Transfer Tape, and a few handy Cricut tools...plus a little creativity...to create this modern stencil design on the doors and I'm SO happy with how well they turned out. Check out the video to see how you can create large stencils even with a small Cricut Joy machine!
Tools & Materials:
For the stenciled doors:
Cricut Joy Machine: cricut.com/en_us/joy.html
Cricut Joy Smart Vinyl: cricut.com/en_us/cutting-materials/featured/smart-vinyl/cricut-joy-smart-vinyl-permanent-vinyl-roll-10ft.html
Cricut Joy Transfer Tape: cricut.com/en_us/cutting-materials/supplies/transfer-paper/cricut-joy-bulk-transfer-tape.html
Cricut Joy Toolkit: cricut.com/en_us/catalog/product/view/id/6711/s/starter-tool-set/category/200
For the dresser console:
Tools:
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting guides optional, but helpful: amzn.to/3gpYPIp
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/2G6Za
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/3y4TQTr
Shelf Pin Jig: amzn.to/3jfLZON
Concealed Hinge Jig: amzn.to/38cIQbP
Stapler (optional)
Table saw or router to cut drawer dadoes (optional)
Materials:
(2) sheets 3/4" plywood (I used maple): homedepot.sjv.io/EazMWQ
(2) 2x4x8 boards: homedepot.sjv.io/kr42M
(1/2) sheet 1/4" plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/a1W5Ob
Scrap 1x or 2x material to cut legs from
Wood Glue
1 1/4" pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3z6EWx8
2 1/2" pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3j7i771
2" wood screws
(2) pair 16" ball bearing drawer slides: amzn.to/3gqECSC
(2) pair inset concealed hinges: amzn.to/3zaDl9r
Shelf pins: amzn.to/3B2FwfY
Edge banding: amzn.to/3y9HTMi
Stain/Poly/Wood Finish of your choosing (I used Minwax Helmsman): amzn.to/3gmiKHR
Modern Handles: amzn.to/2UJDFxc
