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IKEA Rast Hack: New Nightstands

Last Updated: May 26, 2020 | By: Laura 68 Comments | Filed Under: DIY Projects, Master Bedroom This post may contain affiliate links.

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It’s done! It’s done! I finished my new bedside tables and can I say that I love them!! I wanted matching, nice bedside tables for our new bedroom, but I didn’t have a bunch of money to spend, so I did an IKEA Rast Hack. You know how IKEA sells simple, modern wood furniture and it’s oftentimes the perfect start to a great piece of furniture!

Amazing!!! Take a $35 IKEA Rast dresser and a little molding, paint and elbow grease and you'll have a pretty, customized night stand! IKEA Rast Hack Night Stands

This is my very first wood-working project and started a love of making my own furniture and home decor. It was hard work and took me quite some time to get it done (about 4 days), but I’m sure I’ll get faster with time. 😊

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Since our old master bedroom wasn’t big enough for two nightstands, we only had one before on my husband’s side of the bed. But the new bedroom is plenty big enough for two night stands!

I am so happy to now have my own night stand with drawers to hide my junk! And the room just seems more balanced. I guess it’s because it IS more symmetrical. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. See my full disclosure policy here.

The Rast Hack is pretty trendy right now. The base Rast dresser from IKEA is only $35. (Updated: The Rast dresser is no longer $35, but $39.99. Still a fantastic price for a solid wood dresser!) The beauty of it is that you can transform it into almost any style or type of furniture.

Tools Needed for an IKEA Rast Hack Night Stand

  • Miter saw
  • Nail gun
  • Putty knife
  • Wood putty
  • Sand paper
  • 1 – 1 x 4 x 4 for the dresser top
  • 1 – 1 x 6 x  the width of the dresser
  • About 40 feet of lattice (per dresser, if you’re doing two dressers, get about 75 feet of lattice)
  • Drawer pulls
  • Stain
  • Paint
  • Floetrol
  • Polycrylic

This is the IKEA Rast dresser. Pretty plain and boring, but solid wood and perfect for dressing up.

Amazing!!! Take a $35 IKEA Rast dresser and a little molding, paint and elbow grease and you'll have a pretty, customized night stand! IKEA Rast Hack Night Stands

First thing I did was build up the bottom so that I could attach the molding to something.

Amazing!!! Take a $35 IKEA Rast dresser and a little molding, paint and elbow grease and you'll have a pretty, customized night stand! IKEA Rast Hack Night Stands

Before Building it up.

Amazing!!! Take a $35 IKEA Rast dresser and a little molding, paint and elbow grease and you'll have a pretty, customized night stand! IKEA Rast Hack Night Stands

I used one 1 x 4 (I think) and a piece of lattice behind it to build it up.

Then I cut the base molding and lattice to trim out all of the drawers and sides. I used my new miter saw I got for my birthday. Love it!

Amazing!!! Take a $35 IKEA Rast dresser and a little molding, paint and elbow grease and you'll have a pretty, customized night stand! IKEA Rast Hack Night Stands

Starting to get cute! 🙂 I fitted the trays to the top of the dresser before I attached the lattice to the sides.

I then filled all the holes with wood putty.

Amazing!!! Take a $35 IKEA Rast dresser and a little molding, paint and elbow grease and you'll have a pretty, customized night stand! IKEA Rast Hack Night Stands

And painted, two coats. I put Floetrol in my paint to minimize the brush strokes. I used Sherwin Williams Antique White paint color.

I pre-stained the top “tray” that I put on the top of the nightstand. I placed two 1×6’s and 1 1×4 side by side on the top and used the nail gun to fasten them to the top. And then I used stained lattice to trim around the edge of the top.

Amazing!!! Take a $35 IKEA Rast dresser and a little molding, paint and elbow grease and you'll have a pretty, customized night stand! IKEA Rast Hack Night Stands
Amazing!!! Take a $35 IKEA Rast dresser and a little molding, paint and elbow grease and you'll have a pretty, customized night stand! IKEA Rast Hack Night Stands

Before

Amazing!!! Take a $35 IKEA Rast dresser and a little molding, paint and elbow grease and you'll have a pretty, customized night stand! IKEA Rast Hack Night Stands

After

Amazing!!! Take a $35 IKEA Rast dresser and a little molding, paint and elbow grease and you'll have a pretty, customized night stand! IKEA Rast Hack Night Stands

I LOVE LOVE LOVE them.

Now I just need new lamps, new duvet cover, pictures above the bed, and more … 🙂

What do you think of my first project???

Amazing!!! Take a $35 IKEA Rast dresser and a little molding, paint and elbow grease and you'll have a pretty, customized night stand! IKEA Rast Hack Night Stands
Check out my nightstands in my master bedroom now.
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  1. JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose says

    May 7, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    Looks terrific and such a great idea. I’ve got to get myself to that IKEA store in Atlanta!!

    Reply
  2. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    May 7, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    This looks great! I love a good Ikea hack! That store is dangerous for my bank account. 😉 I popped over from The DIY Dreamer–have a great week!

    ~Abby =)

    Reply
  3. Carissa Rasmussen says

    May 7, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    cute! doesn’t look idea at all

    Reply
  4. Amber Koogler says

    May 7, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    Seriously? Love the hack! Makes me really rethink my nightstands!

    Reply
  5. Jamie Alanna says

    May 7, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    That’s amazing!! I can’t believe what you did to it! I thought, no way those are from Ikea. You’re so clever and handy 😉
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

    Reply
  6. Virginia Megin Gallagher says

    May 7, 2013 at 9:47 am

    Laura
    Great job! I love how it turned out. I’m visiting you today from Sugar Bee.
    ~ Megin of VMG206

    Reply
  7. meg says

    May 7, 2013 at 7:56 am

    love this! well done 🙂 i love your blog; turquoise is a huge color in every room in my home too! it just makes me happy. i’m your newest follower!

    Reply
  8. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    May 7, 2013 at 6:38 am

    This is totally on my to-do list as part of my daughter’s room makeover. Yours look amazing!

    Reply
  9. srpprcrftr says

    May 7, 2013 at 1:42 am

    I am just floored, what a transformation, you go girl. That is incredible and you did that yourself? You are very talented. Can’t believe the difference in before and after. The night stands look like fancy expensive furniture. You should be very proud of your first project like that.

    Reply
  10. My name is Rita says

    May 7, 2013 at 1:21 am

    Love the molding on the bottom, I can’t believe it is the same dresser.

    Reply
  11. Cathy says

    May 6, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    Love this!

    Hugs, Cathy

    Reply
  12. Down to Earth Style says

    May 6, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    Much Better! I like the ‘shaker’ style molding around the drawer fronts.

    Reply
  13. Our Pinteresting Family says

    May 6, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    What an amazing job you’ve done! I really like the finished look you’ve created. Your room is beautiful.

    Reply
  14. KC Coake says

    May 6, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    Wow! I love them. Fantastic transformation. I love your new headboard as well. The room looks great.
    KC

    Reply
  15. Corey says

    May 6, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    I love this! I love Ikea and this makes me love it even more! Stopped by from Show me the Goods Link up.
    Corey

    Reply
  16. [email protected]/ says

    May 6, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    Love this! Looks amazing! I am new follower from southern charm! I would love for you to check out my blog and follow me back! Nicole!

    Reply
  17. Anu Varma says

    May 6, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    What a lovely dresser. I look forward to you stopping by My Dream Canvas. I am hosting a spring soiree at my home 🙂 The party also includes a giveaway by the famous tabletop and giftware brand Mikasa. Hope to see you there!! Have a great week.

    Reply
  18. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    May 6, 2013 at 11:39 am

    Amazing, wow, I love how they turned out. You did such a great job. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  19. Christina says

    May 6, 2013 at 9:13 am

    Beautiful! I just repainted and Ikea dresser in our guest room and added new hardware but never thought to add trim-
    wish I had seen your post first lol!
    Cheers

    Reply
  20. Christine @ Let's Get Crafty! says

    May 4, 2013 at 9:39 am

    I’ve been wanting to do this exact same thing! They look great!

    Christine

    Reply
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