25 Beautiful IKEA Rast Dresser Hacks to Inspire You
Discover 25 stunning IKEA Rast dresser hacks that will inspire you to transform this simple piece into a stylish and functional masterpiece.
What’s not to love about the Ikea Rast Dresser? It is one of the most versatile and affordable pieces of Ikea furniture out there. It is a favorite among Ikea hackers. Its simple, minimalist design and unfinished pine wood offer a blank canvas that’s just waiting for you to add your creative spin.
It is also the perfect size to be a small dresser or a large nightstand.
With a little imagination—and maybe some paint, new hardware, or creative woodworking—you can transform this modest dresser into a stylish, custom addition to any room.
I have gathered 25 beautiful IKEA Rast dresser hacks that showcase just how much potential this affordable piece has. Whether you’re aiming for modern, rustic, glam, or vintage vibes, there’s something in this list for you.
1. DIY Colorful IKEA Rast by Anika’s DIY Life
Take an Ikea Rast from plain pine to a unique and colorful piece of furniture. You’ll need a dremel and stain or paint in the color of your choice. The honeycomb pattern gives life to this plain little dresser and trim added to both sides finishes off the look.
2. Simple and Quick IKEA Rast Makeover by Anika’s DIY Life
A little bit of paint and stripe wallpaper make this the easiest Ikea Rast hack EVER! Add a touch of elegance to any room with gold striping and knobs of your choice for a high-end look on a budget.
3. Colorful IKEA Rast Makeover With Cricut Wood Cutouts
Add legs and a custom detail to give your Ikea Rast a “non Rast” look. This detail is inspired by an Anthropologie dresser and was made using a Cricut Maker 3 and basswood sheets. I love color, so I painted my cutouts in vibrant colors, but you could also do them all white, like the inspiration dresser.
4. Fabric Wrapped IKEA Rast Hack by Dorsey Designs
A small nightstand or dresser on wheels can be used in so many different places in your home. You can use it in your office or craft room, in the dining room, or in an entryway. This makeover uses fabric to transform a plain Ikea Rast into a statement piece.
5. Modern Industrial Nightstand From Simply Designing
The addition of overlays to a simple painted Ikea Rast nightstand can transform it from simple to amazing in just a few minutes. And look at those hairpin legs!
6. IKEA Rast Makeover From Simply Beautiful by Angela
Give an Ikea Rast traditional style by adding trim to the base and trim around the drawer fronts. Two-toned paint and stain give it a touch of modern and the drawer pulls bring in a little farmhouse flair.
7. Sophisticated Coastal Nightstand From Atta Girl Says
This simple and elegant Ikea Rast makeover is simply gorgeous! The color and the knobs are absolutely perfect! The trim and feet add the perfect coastal touch to it!
See all the makeover details here.
8. Rustic Industrial Night Stand From Cherished Bliss
Planks of wood and cup drawer pulls take this piece of furniture from boring to custom in this rustic industrial bedroom. The wood-planked look of the drawer fronts is an easy DIY makeover that’s easy to do.
9. Hollywood Regency Nightstand From Practically Functional
Glam up an Ikea Rast using lace and paint. This nightstand makeover uses a dark paint color as the perfect backdrop for the lace drawer fronts. Add silver drawer pulls for a little bling.
See the makeover tutorial here.
10. Ikea Rast Hack by House by Hoff
A tongue-and-groove wood top and grooves cut into the drawer fronts transport you back to the days of card catalogs in libraries. You would never know this nightstand started it’s life as an Ikea Rast
11. Mid-Century Modern IKEA Rast Hack From Dream a Little Bigger
Stain and paint is a classic mid-century combination. Add wheels to use this small dresser in any space in the house.
12. Ikea Nightstand Hack from Cleverly Simple
Remove the top drawer and turn your Ikea Rast into a nightstand with drawer and shelf storage. Add a little accent using fabric at the back of the shelf and change out the Ikea knobs for another upgrade.
13. DIY IKEA Rast Dresser to Bedside Table From Armelle
Sometimes, less is more when doing a furniture makeover. White paint and gold ring pulls give this nightstand a timeless look that can be used in any room.
See the makeover tutorial here.
14. IKEA Rast Hack to Make Desk by the Handyman’s Daughter
An Ikea Rast makes the perfect drawer storage for a desk. Add a desktop and legs and have a study space, crafting space, or home office space with storage.
See the Ikea Rast hack tutorial here.
15. IKEA Rast Dresser Desk by Elizabeth Jones Designs
What’s better than one Ikea Rast? Two Rasts to make a desk! With this easy furniture makeover, you can add desk drawer storage to both sides of a desk. You can make this desk for a little over $100.
16. Gorgeous Wood Shim Dresser by House of Hepworths
Add texture to drawer fronts using wood shims for a fun and rustic Ikea Rast hack. The rustic look of this dresser will look great anywhere!
See the makeover tutorial here.21.
17. IKEA Rast Stemware Storage by Refashionably Late
White chalk paint and gold spray painted overlay give this Ikea Rast new life as a bar cart. I love the glam upgrade of the overlay and the oversized handles.
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18. Mid-Century IKEA Rast Hack as Nightstands by Reality Daydream
Wood and color make this Ikea Rast one of my favorites! The mid-century modern design is cut from plywood, stained, and then attached to the drawer fronts.
19. Vintage Telephone Dial IKEA Rast Makeover by 2 Bees in a Pod
This Ikea Rast hack get the award for most creative. A poster of an old rotary phone dial is an amazing way to add a unique look.
20. Boho Chic Makeover From Hawthorne and Main
If you love boho design, this Ikea Rast makeover is for you! It’s amazing what paint and a stencil can do to transform a plain pine piece of furniture. Add legs and you have a true dresser or nightstand for any room.
21. Suitcase Dresser – IKEA Rast Hack From Girl in the Garage
Vintage suitcases make great home decor, but they aren’t easy to find. Customize the drawers of an Ikea Rast as different suitcases to get that vintage look. This creative nightstand makeover is creative and fun and will look great in a bedroom.
22. Leather and Brass Campaign IKEA Rast Hack From Vintage Revivals
This makeover features DIY leather campaign-shaped pull backgrounds and brass accents against a gorgeous pink color. It’s an easy way to update an Ikea Rast and give it style to fit your space.
23. Stacked Ikea Rasts from Living Letter Home
Patterned drawer fronts, pink paint, and accent wallpaper make this a one-of-a-kind Ikea Rast makeover. Two Rasts are stacked on top of each other to make a larger dresser. It’s genius!
24. DIY IKEA Bar Cart From a Rast Dresser From Average Inspired
Ikea Rast turned bar cart. This DIY makeover features a drawer for bar tools, a shelf for glassware, and a custom wine rack on the bottom. Paint it any color to match your decor and let the party begin.
25. Boho IKEA Rast Hack Makeover From Build and Create Home
I love the color of this Rast makeover, and those long gold drawer pulls really give it a high-end look. This is one of the easiest makeovers and will look great with any decor style.
Aren’t all these Ikea nightstand makeovers so creative?!
Have you given an Ikea nightstand a makeover? Tell me about it in the comments below. Or even better, send me a picture!
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Anika's goal is to inspire and empower beginners with woodworking, DIY, home improvement, and home decor ideas.
She wants everyone to unlock their creative potential and experience the feeling that comes with making something. Nothing feels better better than seeing something and saying "I can make that!"
Love all of these! Wow! Who knew so many beautiful nightstands could be made from one basic design!
Aloha,
Charlee
Very original treatments! If I had to pick just one, I wouldn’t be able to decide, they are all so clever!
That telephone one is amazing! I’m also loving the bedside cabinet one, the dark blue, how lovely and classy.
What a versatile buy this piece is!
These are fabulous! Thanks for sharing at the To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and More Wednesday Link Party! I pinned this! Hope to see you again next week.
There are so many clever ways of repurposing this chest. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs
Jann