How to Build a Modern 5 Drawer Dresser

Watch me build this gorgeous modern 5 drawer dresser! I built this dresser to match the bed and nightstands I build a couple years ago. I never completed the set with the DIY dresser, so I decided now was a good time to build it.
This dresser was made from rough sawn poplar and has a clean line and simple modern feel. It was assembled with easy pocket hole and dowel joinery.
Grab the step by step and the tools and materials list here:
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And check out the plans here:
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Matching Bed plans can be found here:
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And matching nightstands can be found here:
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Detailed drawer building guide can be found here:
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[@RCW-Designs]

I love this design. The whole line has been great!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@SirCricket]

Lots of character in your drawer fronts! -And you're so right, it's not written in stone how to assemble pieces! Really nice job!

[@gettographic2000]

Love you're videos and your creativity

[@questionmark9819]

lovely chest of drawers and i agree with your philosophy, if you're happy with it and suits, doesn't matter how it's made, it's perfect for you and that's all that matters!

[@woodworkergene5416]

Another great build. I love the wood grains. That’s a beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing this.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@gogobot2492]

Walrus Oil is a new one for me. It made the dresser grain pop! Nice job on the project. I’m definitely going to buy some of your plans.

[@fleetwoodmac2272]

i am an international consultant designer of furnitures ,im impressed with your skills

[@anthonycasamassima4739]

Great job here. A lot of diy dressers are waaaaay beyond my scope. The most intricate of Japanese joints lol. This is right up my alley. Thanks for the content.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! My goal is to keep things nice...but doable 😉

[@TheTrequarista]

Great job Queen of boots! The grain of the wood looks so nice. And I love the idea of the floating top, it may be just a detail but as said Charles Eames, "the details are not the details, they make the design."

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Queen of boots 😂😂 I love that. Thanks so much! I like subtle details...nothing too fancy 😍

[@ifollowjesus1667]

Beautiful, beautiful, just gorgeous!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!

[@andersondejesusrosa5823]

Hello sister, how are you, I'm here from Brazil, I love your work, thank you very much for the knowledge you share with us, success for you.

[@MikeTheMaker1]

That came out really clean and the front grain has a smooth look to it.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I love working with poplar (that’s my “unpoplar” opinion) 😂

[@bunnyluvdesigns9476]

I love watching your videos. I can take your designs and change the joinery (sometimes) and add my details, and they always come out looking awesome. You are a great inspiration, and you are so danged funny. You get it, and you have nailed your brand. Great work!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Ha! Thanks so much! Glad to have you following along 😄

[@schmerer1]

Great video, explaining what you did and why. I built a 6 drawer chest out of fir with a purpleheart top that looks good but wish I had this video to go by so I would have made fewer mistakes. Really love that rabbit on top, beautiful. Thanks

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I made plenty of mistakes on this...we all do. That’s part of the process 😉😅

[@michaelt7191991]

I love this build! Fantastic job! I like the floating top look too! You're getting better and better every build.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! It’s such a simple little detail but it’s so worth adding.

[@usedcarsokinawa]

I like how you made the top look separate. I think I’ll try it. Love the rain boots!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! Tiny details have big impacts 😄

[@richardgarrow9260]

Fantastic job they all look great. One idea that has helped with draw spacing keep a deck of cards handy they are great.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! I’ve heard of the card trick...I’ve just never used it. Maybe one day I’ll give it a try 👍

[@patrickarchuleta9594]

Totally awesome.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!

[@aggieaquarist8470]

Awesome. Beautiful simple design. Love the poplar.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@thewoodchop6873]

Loved how the colors matched perfectly! Nice lookin front faced drawers.

[@Monaedeezy]

This is so awesome!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!

[@Joesdownloads1]

Absolutely beautiful!! Great job and keep up the good work! I never thought of using poplar before but it came out really nice. Dana Point, California

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! Yeah poplar isn’t very popular 😂 but I really like it’s coloring and character

[@matheuslbarros]

amazing project

[@foos.998]

It’s so pretty, Shara!

[@dainalr]

Love this! Going to give it a try

[@JCarhuapoma]

CarpenterHER, I love it! Bedroom set looks great. Kudos!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@shawnnelson8627]

Looks awesome. I like the fact that you kept it so simple

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! I always try to keep it as simple as possible!

[@cyprussphil2299]

Fantastic, they look so clean 👌 Luv your work, ty for sharing

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!!

[@manuelbustos3776]

Great job looks nice

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you 👍

[@neokyra]

Nice touch on rabbeting the top. That dresser sure looks great.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! Such a subtle detail 😎

[@slwjenks]

You are such a genius Shara!! It’s really nice!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@jasonthomas1760]

Awesome work as always! Enjoy seeing what your come up with

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@tekviper9]

You are very talented, Thank you for sharing!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@johnkelley9877]

It looks great! Thanks for sharing this.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks for watching!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

This looks great. I'll have to go check out the bed and nightstands.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much. I really love this set. So simple

[@colleyrj]

I just finished building the King size bed and 2 nights stands but I had to change the dimensions. Starting on the dresser next. My wife loves the set so far.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

That’s awesome to hear! Those are all some of my favorite builds!

[@trevorloomis463]

Love it We dig it!

[@antoniocarino3453]

Love everything you do

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!

[@DMAG-3200]

Hey Shara , great design and the finish look beautiful.
Also the boots work well.
Great job

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! 😅

[@robertcorpuz4891]

Great build🤙🏽

[@markdustinestorninos8010]

I love it. This is nice!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@walther9161]

Very very nice work! Background vamp is nice too! I’ll be back to check in future projects.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@christowilliams11]

Nice👍 keep up the good work!
And thanks for sharing, you are an amazing help.
Thank you.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@ekapujapriyanta5921]

so amazing. i very like it. thanks so much

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you 👍

[@markmiller6402]

Nice build. Looks very, very nice

[@kennymysak2079]

Turned out really good. I'm in the middle of building my niece a hope chest for her graduation 🎓 present. Keep up the great videos

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Awesome! I’m sure she will love it!

[@kelly171a]

Totally awesome, may try this one myself, Thanks!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Awesome! Happy building!

[@j.m.4314]

Great job sis! Keep the projects going.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!! 🔨🔨

[@chrissleblanc]

Absolutely love it

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!! 😄

[@chrissleblanc]

Starting one today my profile pic shows my build with a twisted stools and island

[@PeteBarta]

Awesome design. Really killer build!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!

[@michaelbradford4444]

Impressive , you make it look so easy unlike so many others of the elite woodworkers that are so full of themsevles that I have to mute many ...not you tho. The rubber boots are a first and really not a bad way to go especially for messy glue and stain ect. appliers' like myself. Keep up the good work!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! That’s so great to hear. I always strive to keep things as simple as possible. I appreciate you watching and your kind words!

[@patrickarchuleta9594]

You have to be the most beautiful young Lady carpenter. May God Almighty continue to bless you with the talent keep up the great work.👃🌹

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that!

[@Kkuts37]

This is fantastic. Really enjoy your builds. Also, I believe that rain boots and ice pops are needed accessories in wood working! :) Stay well. Looking forward to the next project. :)

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!! 💕💕

[@fesscon7816]

Found you on tiktok and this is 100% a dresser I want to build for my kiddos. This is awesome!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Awesome! Thanks for finding me over on RUclips, too! Happy building!

[@quentinsherratt7969]

Awesome stuff💯🎯

[@robertamaro5616]

GREAT JOB I LIKE IT

[@ftnirish74]

Another great video! Too great! JK! My daughter keeps me busy loving your work. I already built the night stand and bed and even a matching writing desk based on the style of the nightstand. Keep up the great work! One of my fav channels.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much! I never thought of a matching style desk. I bet it’s beautiful!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Turned out great Shara, looks awesome! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@BP-dc6ps]

That dresser turned out really nice. Great job

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@BP-dc6ps]

@@WoodshopDiaries No, thank you for sharing your knowledge and abilities. You have a fantastic craftsmanship Shara!

[@carlosmartins6963]

São lindos os seus trabalhos! Parabéns!!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

You're so kind. Thank you!

[@frankdimas7371]

You are awesome and beautiful keep up the good work

[@jdfnp]

Beautiful work!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you very much!

[@Ray_Sellner]

Love it!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!

[@BronkBuilt]

Looks really nice.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!

[@togetherwemake8048]

Wow very nice love it

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!

[@chrisanthony144]

wow great job shara! i love it!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@timdyer7692]

Nice job, and very nice project!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!

[@nkabui8wnabnd8099999]

Never seen unpainted poplar look so good. Love the design.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I love poplar. I think the variation in color is really pretty 😍 thank you!

[@nkabui8wnabnd8099999]

Shara Woodshop Diaries I do too but not as much as I used to. Went through a rainbow poplar obsession phase for about a year. Just long enough to see all those purples, deep greens and reds turn to a muted brown, walnut hue. How long did you have to leave the piece in the sun to get it like that?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

nkabui8wnabnd8099999 it was about two hours maybe? Not long

[@nkabui8wnabnd8099999]

Shara Woodshop Diaries thanks. Got some poplar in my scrap bin. Will try it today.

[@apostasiaelegcho5612]

Excellent job.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you 👍

[@espnmk]

nice touch with the reveal you made with the router, keep up the beautiful work...

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@muhsinyetisgin9024]

Perfect .

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@luissaquiche5397]

Que bonito te quedo.

[@thewoodchop6873]

Another beautiful build shara. The glued up Top is such a practical idea ;)

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you 👍

[@sergiodelpozo5440]

I genuinely envy your workshop.

[@the_hunterghost9231]

Looks awesome .. great finish:)

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@hagenohea]

Nice! Built a similar piece about 20 years ago.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@josehmaru]

Nice and I like the theme

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@mychanelbr777]

That is really a nice build.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@steenfraosterbro3268]

The rain boots and shorts combo is awesome 😉

[@WoodshopDiaries]

😂😂 high class for sure

[@brianmoan]

That’s really sexist. I’ve watched 1000s of male woodworkers and never once seen a comment on someone’s clothing.

[@JayBergCustoms]

I had no idea that greenish polar would brown in the sunlight - great tip!
Also, I always thought blue sweats and rain boots was the uniform if Shara's Woodshop :-)

[@WoodshopDiaries]

It works pretty quick actually. Doesn’t need a whole lot of time to “bake.” And I like to keep things classy with sweats and rain boots 😂😎

[@jaspalmanku3684]

I m also a DIY . Just Love your work and attitude. Definitely admirably inspirational.
I LL also build one for my niece.
Thanks for the idea.
Have a great day

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much 😊

[@bubbahogue5305]

Ice pops and rain boots, my kinda channel. Nice project.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Keeping it classy 😂😂 thanks so much!

[@pjdexter168]

Beautiful work! I recently built a jewellery box out of cedar that looks like a mini version of this.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

That's really cool! I love cedar!

[@Sctronic209]

Very nice

[@tammamakkari8046]

Loved the boots 😉☺️

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha thank you!

[@hiruhiru911]

great job

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you 👍

[@Weneeraun]

Great dresser. ;)

[@RustyDobbs]

Nice job with the video and your channel, Shara! Think you're primed to take off! Best of luck with that!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I’m not sure I’ll ever “take off” but I’ll give it a shot anyway haha

[@danielhurtado7517]

Interesting idea to keep distance when mounting drawers.

[@georgejones6309]

Very nice work

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!

[@hectorvazquez5675]

Great job. You got another fan here 👍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I appreciate that!

[@MarioGomez-nk6xw]

This MSU Alum appreciates your representing the Racer Nation! Great build too!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

So cool! Go racers!

[@RPfields8946]

Parabéns ótimo trabalho .

[@wenesco]

Wow this looks gorgeous exactly what I want to build for my daughter

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@williamhoward8319]

beautiful job young lady

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!

[@jeanloreaud9282]

Encore un très joli meuble bravo à bientôt salut Jeannot 🛠😉

[@robertsanchez5279]

awesome

[@IlhamKazimov]

Спасибо, ваши работы очень интересны 👍

[@garryryan3654]

Cool!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks!!

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

What a great piece, Shara! I enjoy your talk over-explanation. So where did you learn your craft? It looks like you are skilled in your tools and you know the artistic side as well. Great Job.
Thanks for sharing. Felix

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi! Thanks so much! I’m self taught. Lots of trial and error (mostly error haha) just figuring things out.