15 Genius Rast Hacks - Completely Customized Dresser Ideas

Add a litlte extra storage without breaking the bank with these 15 Ikea Rast Hacks. Completely customize this 3-drawer dresser to suit any space and style.

Ikea Rast dresser updates, makeovers, and hacks.

Are you in need of a little extra storage, but short on cash? Look no further than the Ikea Rast 3-drawer dresser. And at a price tag right around $40, the value can’t be beat! Plus, with one of these 15 handy DIY tutorials, you can completely customize your Rast to suit your space.

It’s a bit smaller than the 3-drawer Tarva dresser, making it a great option for nightstands, kids rooms, or small space living.

Ikea Rast Hacks

1 – Rustic Industrial – By cutting horizontal lines across the door fronts, you can “fake” the look of planks.

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2 – Console DIY – Grab 4 Rast units to come together as a giant Rast hack, a media console table.

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3 – Craft Room Desk – Build a custom home office desk or craft space with built-in storage. Beautiful and functional!

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4 – Glam it up – Grab some wallpaper remnants and glam up this plain dresser. Black paint and new hardware make for an extra dramatic effect.

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5 – Paint Sticks – Use paint sticks to fake the “reclaimed wood look” on the drawer fronts and dresser sides.

source: Dandelion Patina

6 – Weathered Gray – Check out this blog tutorial for the perfect weathered gray stain mix. And that gold hardware is DIVINE!

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7 – Apothecary – Add a little bit of plywood, stain, and new hardware, and you’re in business with an apothecary-style dresser.

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8 – Stencil Makeover – this stencil Rast makeover is absolutely stunning. It doesn’t even look like an Ikea piece anymore.

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9 – Wood Shims – these wood shim drawer fronts once again prove that these little pieces of wood are one of the most versatile craft/DIY supplies!

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10 – In the Navy – Never underestimate the power of drawer front trim and a fresh coat of paint.

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11 – Wallpaper – Add a little bit of wallpaper to drawer fronts to add a bit of whimsy. Perfect for a kid’s bedroom.

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12 – Cottage Chic – A custom kickplate and new moulding make for a cottage chic dresser.

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13 -Grain Sack – Hop on the vintage farmhouse trend with this striped dresser tutorial.

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14 – Driftwood – This Rast hack has the *perfect*driftwood finish, and I’m in LOVE!

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15 – Apothecary Nightstand – The combination of the wood finish and metal hardware make this a perfect addition to a modern farmhouse style bedroom.