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Modern Farmhouse Style Dresser
This modern Farmhouse Style dresser is perfect for your bedroom, hallway or kids room and can store all kinds of items like clothes, sheets, towels, or misc items due to the bigger drawers.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4.3–8 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plywood (sides) | 2 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 31 1/4" | — | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 2" × 2" × 33 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Side trim | 2 | 1" × 2" × 15 3/4" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom support | 2 | 2" × 2" × 39" | — | ☐ |
| Plywood Top | 1 | 3/4" × 18 3/4" × 42" | — | ☐ |
| * Optional Plywood Backing | 1 | 1/4" × 31 3/4" × 42" | — | ☐ |
| Plywood drawer bottoms | 4 | 3/4" × 15 3/4" × 36 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer front and back | 8 | 1" × 6" × 36 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer sides | 8 | 1" × 6" × 17 1/4" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer faces | 4 | 1" × 8" × 38 3/4" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x2 8 foot | 3 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x2 36" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x6 8 foot | 5 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x8 8 foot | 2 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4" Thick 48" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 16" drawer slides | 4 each | ☐ |
| Drawer pulls | 8 each | ☐ |
| 3/4" Wood Veneer Iron-on Edgebanding | 1 each | ☐ |
| Milk paint or white (satin) wood paint | 1 each | ☐ |
| Black or brown Water based stain | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood Glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1-1/4" pocket hole screws | 50 each | ☐ |
| 2-1/2" pocket hole screws | 10 each | ☐ |
| 1" Nails | 20 each | ☐ |
| Flat head screws 3/4" long (if you use corner brackets) | 25 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools
- Circular Saw
- Drill / Driver
- Hammer
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Table Saw
- Bar / Pipe Clamps — optional
- Tape Measure — optional
Instructions
1. Add pocket holes
Add pocket holes to both of the side boards (inside), I recommend 6 pocket holes on the long side and 4 on the top.
2. Connect the side boards
- 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.
3. Install drawer slides (optional)
Install the drawer slides now since it's easier than installing them later. See image for measurements
4. Attach bottom trim
Attach bottom pieces to sides, use pocket hole jig set for 1-1/2" thickness with 2-1/2" long pocket hole screws.
5. Build drawers
- 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.
6. Install drawers
Install drawers and allow 3/4" space in the front, this is needed for the drawer face.
7. Install Top
Install the plywood top (18-3/4" x 42") use pocket holes, and glue or corner brackets as seen in the picture.
8. Attach drawer faces
- 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.
9. *Optional (attach a backing)
Attach a 1/4" plywood backing (42" x 31 3/4") to the dresser with 1" nails.
10. Add wood veneer
Add wood veneer along the top edge to achieve a professional finished look.