DIY Modern Dresser

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Learn how to build this DIY Modern Dresser with 6 drawers! It makes the perfect TV stand with game console storage and 6 drawers! Click here to print the full set of free printable plans including the shop list!

Cut the vertical dividers and cleats to size. Drill 3/4" pocket holes at both ends of each divider. Attach the top two cleats to two of the dividers with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue.
Cut the bottom cabinet board to size. Attach the vertical dividers to the bottom board with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
Attach the bottom cleats to the middle dividers with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue.
Cut the cabinet top piece to size and attach it to the cabinet dividers with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
Cut the shelf pieces to size and drill 3/4" pocket holes on the ends. Attach them to the inside of the cabinet with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Note the inset and overhang on the front and back.
Cut the shelf trim to size and attach it to the front and back of the shelves with 1" finish nails and wood glue.
Cut the face frame pieces to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes according to the cut list. Attach the pieces together with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Build two face frames.
Attach a face frame to the front and back of the cabinet. They should line up flush with the top of the cabinet and the pocket holes should face inside.
Cut the side trim pieces to size and attach them to the sides of the cabinet with 2 1/2" finish nails and wood glue. They should line up flush with the top and bottom face frames.

A. Cut the drawer front and side pieces to size. Attach them together with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue.
B. Cut the drawer bottoms to size and attach them to the bottom of the drawers with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue.
Install the drawers with drawer slides. You can get the detailed instructions and a link to the slides I used on our website.
Cut the drawer faces to size and attach them to the front of each drawer with 1 1/4" brad nails, from the back of the drawer and into the back of the drawer face. There should be a 1/8" gap around all sides.

Cut the door frame pieces to size. Drill 3/4" pocket holes on both ends of the long boards. Attach them to the short boards with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
Cut the plywood for the back of the doors to size. Attach them to the back of the door frames with 5/8" staples and wood glue.

Cut the side top trim pieces to size and attach them to the sides of the top plywood sheet with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue. Measure and cut the fron and back trim pieces to size and attach them the same way.
Fill all your nail holes, sand it down and add a finish! Get creative with it and make it your own! I added modern hairpin legs and pulls!
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