Farmhouse Bedroom Set: How to Build a Dresser From Scratch

Chas
by Chas
14 Materials
$300
15 Hours
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Today, we're going to show you how to build a dresser from scratch. This is a project that I just finished as part of a larger farmhouse bedroom set. It was a pretty advanced build, but I feel proud of the outcome.


It's a bit of a detailed process, but here are the basic steps:

  1. Build the frame
  2. Build the drawer cases
  3. Assemble the legs and feet
  4. Set up the drawer divider
  5. Add the top and trim
  6. Assemble the drawers and then install them
  7. Add hardware and stain
Building the dresser frame

1. Build the frame

I started off with building the frame. I used two pieces of 3/4-inch plywood to give me the rectangular shape.  

Building a dresser


Building the drawer cases

2. Build the drawer cases

Assembling the drawer cases.

How to build a dresser for beginners


Set up the drawer dividers

3. Assemble legs and feet

Next, we added the legs on the side and the dividers in the middle. 


4. Set up the drawer divider

After that, we put the drawer slides in.


5. Add the top and trim

Tip: Make sure you your drawer slides sit far enough back that when you pull out the drawers you can’t see into the back of the dresser.

How to build a dresser drawer

6. Assemble the drawers and then install them

Lastly, we made drawer boxes and installed them. 

Inserting the dresser drawers

All of the drawers set in place!

Adding hardware to the dresser

7. Add hardware and stain

We then added the hardware and finishing touches.

Staining the DIY dresser

We finished it off with a dark walnut stain and semi-gloss sealant.

How to build a dresser

How to build a dresser

Here is the finished DIY dresser project, and it came out beautiful! I'm feeling really proud! Let me know what you think of this farmhouse dresser in the comments below.

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