See 13 IKEA Rast Hacks that take this cheap wood dresser and transform it into a beautiful designer dresser or nightstand makeovers and more.
How many of you have purchased an IKEA Rast? It's a simple real wood dresser with three drawers for somewhere in the range of $60.
Over the years DIYs have been creatively transforming this inexpensive chest of drawers into designer looking furniture.
Today I'm sharing 13 Rast makeovers to inspire you to customize your own signature piece of furniture whether it be a beautiful dresser, nightstand or something altogether different.
IKEA Hack Ideas
Some of the makeovers include:
- Adding interesting legs
- Changing out the boring wood knob with interesting pulls and unique hardware
- Painting the dresser with chalk paint or interesting patterns
- Adding pretty transfer prints
- Adding wood tops or framing
- Removing large portions of the dresser to create a whole new piece of storage furniture.
Scroll through and see all of the ideas. Some are very simple and easy to tackle while others may require a bit more handiwork.
Either way, they all are inspiring and will definitely get you fired up to try this popular DIY project.
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13 Creative and Inspiring IKEA Rast Hacks
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Julie Briones
I've had a RAST sitting in the box waiting for a makeover, but I just can't decide what to do to it! I need to get on it... Great added storage for my tiny bathroom. Thanks for the inspo, Patti!
Patti Estep
Looking forward to seeing what you do Julie.
Deborah Darone
GREAT inspiring ideas! Thankyou!💕
Patti Estep
Thank Deborah. Some of them are so clever. I'm glad you liked it.
Carole West
These are all neat ideas I recently got this awesome natural wood shelf for $25 at an antique shop. Couldn't believe the price and it has become my new bookshelf and craft storage cubby. Thought about painting it then decided to just change out the door knobs and couldn't believe what a difference that made. Was going to paint it and love these ideas too. But when I step back I see the character and remember the day we foundit so I've decided to sand and stain because I'm loving the natural wood.
Patti Estep
Carole, I love finding things at antique and thrift stores. There's something about them (and the price usually) that makes them special. Your new bookshelf and craft cubby sound perfect. I'm always tempted to add extra to things but sometimes just a fresh stain is all that's needed.