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!
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. 😊
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.
First thing I did was build up the bottom so that I could attach the molding to something.
Before Building it up.
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!
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.
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.
Before
After
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???
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JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose says
Looks terrific and such a great idea. I’ve got to get myself to that IKEA store in Atlanta!!
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says
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 =)
Carissa Rasmussen says
cute! doesn’t look idea at all
Amber Koogler says
Seriously? Love the hack! Makes me really rethink my nightstands!
Jamie Alanna says
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
Virginia Megin Gallagher says
Laura
Great job! I love how it turned out. I’m visiting you today from Sugar Bee.
~ Megin of VMG206
meg says
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!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
This is totally on my to-do list as part of my daughter’s room makeover. Yours look amazing!
srpprcrftr says
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.
My name is Rita says
Love the molding on the bottom, I can’t believe it is the same dresser.
Cathy says
Love this!
Hugs, Cathy
Down to Earth Style says
Much Better! I like the ‘shaker’ style molding around the drawer fronts.
Our Pinteresting Family says
What an amazing job you’ve done! I really like the finished look you’ve created. Your room is beautiful.
KC Coake says
Wow! I love them. Fantastic transformation. I love your new headboard as well. The room looks great.
KC
Corey says
I love this! I love Ikea and this makes me love it even more! Stopped by from Show me the Goods Link up.
Corey
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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!
Anu Varma says
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.
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Amazing, wow, I love how they turned out. You did such a great job. Hugs, Marty
Christina says
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
Christine @ Let's Get Crafty! says
I’ve been wanting to do this exact same thing! They look great!
Christine