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    Home » DIY Projects

    13 IKEA Rast Hacks to Embark on this Weekend

    by Patti Estep · Feb 5, 2020

    Collage of IKEA Dresser makeovers

    See 13 IKEA Rast Hacks that take this cheap wood dresser and transform it into a beautiful designer dresser or nightstand makeovers and more.

    13 IKEA Rast dresser hacks. 13 cheap wood dressers transformed into designer furniture.

    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.

    Hairpin legs on dresser
    Adding hairpin legs is a no brainer to lift and elevate this IKEA Rast dresser.

     

    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

    1
    2beesinapod.com
    Ikea Rast Hack
    Super fun rotary phone dresser for the entry hall. A nod back to a time when everyone's phone was only located in one place, usually the front of the house.
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    2
    stowandtellu.com
    Potato and Vegetable Bin IKEA Rast Hack
    Beautiful country potato and vegetable bin from a basic wood dresser. Such a clever idea!
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    3
    cherishedbliss.com
    Rustic Industrial Night Stand | Ikea Rast Hack
    Faux planked front panels and cool antique pulls give this nightstand a fun rustic industrial look.
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    4
    www.sincerelysarad.com
    (Anthropologie Inspired) IKEA Rast Dresser Hack - Sincerely, Sara D. | Home Decor & DIY Projects
    Elegant mirrored nightstand inspired by Anthropology. Enough said.
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    5
    justcallmehomegirl.com
    Ikea Rast Hack - Just Call Me Homegirl
    Boys nightstand with a shelf and fun large lucite knobs was created for a boys bedroom but I think it would look great in any room.
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    6
    hymnsandverses.com
    Ikea Rast Hack Building Plans
    A beautiful custom nightstand is created with molding and wood trim. Finished with a pretty silver paint and antiquing wax.
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    7
    averageinspired.com
    IKEA Rast Hack - a Dresser Becomes a Bar Cart
    An average basic dresser turned into a fancy bar cart. So handy and versatile. It even has wheels.
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    8
    madincrafts.com
    MODERN IKEA RAST HACK Mad in Crafts
    Brass gilded legs, nail head trim and drawer pulls created a cool looking modern dresser.
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    9
    www.creativeramblingsblog.com
    Contemporary Ikea Rast Hack
    Updated mid-century design in charcoal and white with satin nickel pulls. A pop of bright yellow inside for an unexpected twist.
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    10
    www.pastelsandmacarons.com
    Ikea Rast Hack : A Unique Coastal Style Dresser Transformation
    Here's a fun blue and white nautical themed dresser. Free printable sea creature print available.
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    11
    www.oursouthernhomesc.com
    Vintage Farmhouse Ikea Rast Hack
    French grain sack stripes make this beautiful vintage farmhouse dresser look fantastic.
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    12
    canarystreetcrafts.com
    IKEA Rast Hack - Canary Street Crafts
    A floral burlap print adorns the front of the drawers accented with a gorgeous gray paint.
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    13
    IKEA Rast makeover with hairpin legs and botanical decals.
    Easy Dresser Makeover with Paint, Transfers and Hairpin Legs
    Here’s an easy dresser makeover transforming a basic IKEA Rast. Pretty botanical transfer images were added to the front with decorative drawer pulls.
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Julie Briones

      February 06, 2020 at 9:02 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        February 07, 2020 at 7:00 am

        Looking forward to seeing what you do Julie.

        Reply
    2. Deborah Darone

      February 06, 2020 at 1:01 am

      GREAT inspiring ideas! Thankyou!💕

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        February 06, 2020 at 7:11 am

        Thank Deborah. Some of them are so clever. I'm glad you liked it.

        Reply
    3. Carole West

      February 05, 2020 at 8:56 am

      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.

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      • Patti Estep

        February 05, 2020 at 10:46 am

        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.

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