The Best IKEA RAST Hacks
I’m in dire need of a new nightstand and have my heart set on a unique DIY project. I start every DIY with inspiration and my favourite place to start is the world of IKEA hacks. IKEA’s RAST dresser is the perfect size I’m looking for, so I took to the internet in search of the best IKEA RAST hacks and compiled them here. If you’re interested in the best IKEA RAST hacks to inspire your next DIY project – keep reading!
Check back in a few weeks to see how my own hack turns out!
Open Shelf IKEA RAST Nightstand Hack
Fluted textures in furniture is SO on trend right now (check out my post here on DIY fluted furniture), and I love this fluted IKEA Hack by Ryia Jones. A chic open shelf, and finished in the perfect shade of green, this IKEA RAST hack will look amazing in any bedroom. Check out the full tutorial here.
IKEA RAST West Elm Dupe
I love a good “get the look for less”, and this West Elm look alike knocked it out of the park. IKEA is always my goto when furnishing a space on a budget. With a simple hack you can create an expensive looking piece of furniture. Updated drawer faces and gold accents gives this IKEA RAST dresser new life! Check out the full tutorial here.
See some more IKEA Nightstand Hacks here
Industrial Inspired IKEA Nightstand Hack
This industrial inspired IKEA RAST makeover by The Midkiff House, is a simple way to update your nightstand. And guess what, no power tools needed here! All you need is a medium tone stain paired with an oversized metal drawer pull to replicate this look.
Transitional Nightstand Hack
Is it just me or is transitional home decor making a come back? With the resurgence of wainscotting and darker color pallets, transitional style furniture just fits right in! Take this IKEA RAST nightstand hack as an example. Shelby hacked her way into a gorgeous nightstand with double brass knobs and picture frame moulding detail. To top it off she’s painted the whole thing black which looks stunning in front of her olive green feature wall.
IKEA Cane Nightstand Hack
Now listen, there are a ton of IKEA cane hacks out there, but this one is SO good! Torie Hacked an entire set of IKEA dressers for her bedroom and I can’t get enough. The simple leg cut out detail is one of my favourite tweaks I’ve seen so far. I will definitely be keeping this in mind when I set out to hack my own.
Fluted Open Shelf Hack
And we’ve circled back to another amazing fluted IKEA RAST nightstand hack. Seriously, fluted is where it’s at! Fluted details add vertical texture and pattern to furniture that I find so refreshing. The light finished wood combined with the brass hardware makes this IKEA hack the perfect Scandi style nightstand.
Related Article: Scandi Style DIY Fluted Furniture Projects You Need To Try
Bold IKEA Rast Makeover
How glam is this blue IKEA Dresser Hack? From the high sheen paint finish, to the lucite legs, I love how Charlotte’s vision came to life with this hack. The pattern on the dresser front was made from malleable moulding, perfect for creating curves. Check out the full tutorial here.
