Modern Farmhouse Style Dresser

Add pocket holes to both of the side boards (inside), I recommend 6 pocket holes on the long side and 4 on the top.

• Sand the boards with a 200grit sandpaper to remove splinters and imperfections.
• Build two of the sides by attaching side panels 31-1/4" to legs 33-1/2".
• Trim the outside bottom side panels with a 1x2, use wood glue and 1-1/4" pocket hole nails.

Install the drawer slides now since it's easier than installing them later. See image for measurements

Attach bottom pieces to sides, use pocket hole jig set for 1-1/2" thickness with 2-1/2" long pocket hole screws.

• Build drawers to fit the openings and the drawers slides. These drawers are measuring 36-1/2"x 17-1/4" and have a 3/4" plywood bottom. Drawers shown are for drawer slides that require a total of 1" clearance (1/2" on each side).
• Measure the opening and adjust your cuts if needed.
• Place pocket holes on the outside, those will be covered with the drawer face later on.

Install drawers and allow 3/4" space in the front, this is needed for the drawer face.

Install the plywood top (18-3/4" x 42") use pocket holes, and glue or corner brackets as seen in the picture.

• Attach drawer faces to the drawer boxes, with 1/4" of a gap on top and bottom and 1/4" on the sides. Use clamps, a leveler and measuring tape to adjust the drawers.
• Once you have them in place using 1" screws works best to attach the drawer front from the inside.

Attach a 1/4" plywood backing (42" x 31 3/4") to the dresser with 1" nails.

Add wood veneer along the top edge to achieve a professional finished look.