Hello friends! Today I am sharing my very first IKEA Rast Hack. I am so excited that it actually turned out!
IKEA.
What can I say? I do love me some great shopping at IKEA. So, when our family travels down to Naperville, IL to visit relatives I make sure that I have my ‘to buy’ list ready. I also try have a strategic plan all laid out on the building map.
What?
Yes, our family needs a map with a plan. There is way too much stuff eye candy in IKEA. We have to stay on task.
Otherwise, the kiddos get halfway through the first floor and are ready for that yummy hot dog & ice cream!
With a list of what we need, we can make it into a treasure hunt for the kids and shopping goes way smoother….until we get to the stuffed animal bins and disco lights! Oy vey!
One of the pieces that was on my list for the next shopping trip was the IKEA Rast chest. I love to buy pieces that I can transform in some way.
This is the beauty of IKEA products. They are just waiting for you to put your unique stamp on them.
An opportunity to turn the ordinary into extraordinary.
Which brings me to….paint sticks.
They are rather ordinary and utilitarian.
But, when paired with the IKEA Rast and some chunky hardware-well, ooh la la!
It is like finding that fabulous outfit and the coordinating accessories to turn heads!
Instructions for constructing this IKEA Rast Hack:
First 5 steps:
1. Cut and nail flat trim to the drawers and sides of chest.
2. Cut and nail a 1×4 to the bottom front.
3. Cut and nail screen trim to the top.
4. Fill knob holes with wood filler, let dry, sand
5. Paint entire piece. I used chalk paint. Specifically, CeCe Caldwell, but any chalk paint in a gray finish will create this look.
Next 5 steps:
6. Cut & stain your paint sticks, along with the top 1×4’s (which will create a tray). I used a combo of Minwax Golden Oak with Walnut.
7. Nail paint sticks to drawers and sides of chest.
8. Seal the entire piece with poly.
9. Add your hardware pulls and attach the top tray with L-brackets.
10. Accessorize.
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Source list for supplies used in creating this IKEA Rast Hack look:
- Industrial Hardware
- Chalk Paint
- Paint Sticks
- Minwax stain
So, do you look at paint sticks differently?
I found these at Menards. They are not your typical paint sticks and my head is spinning with more DIY ideas for these babies!
Other DIY posts for your painting and constructing pleasure:
Enjoy your day,
Amazing girl! I would have had no idea that was from IKEA had you not told us! BRAVO! http://www.tidbits-cami.com/2015/03/watercolor-pennant-banner-kids-craft.html
Thank you so much Cami! I had so much fun designing it! Glad I can finally put it to use.
What a clever transformation! Love the use of the paint sticks!!
It was so fun incorporating them into the piece Jennifer.
Wow! This is amazing. It looks like a piece you would find at a specialty store. You are so creative!
That means so much Mary! Thanks a bunch.
This is fantastic, Michelle! I love it!
Thank you Bre!
This is so genius Michelle! I especially love the paint stick planking!
Thank you Kristen. The paint sticks from Menards fit perfectly. They were meant to go on this cabinet.
I make lists whenever I get the chance to go to Ikea too! Now I need to add this to the list! Fabulous project!
Thanks so much Em!!
WOW!!! This is absolutely STUNNING!!!
Thank you Kristy! I am so glad you like it.
This is really pretty, Michelle! I love the stain color you used.
Thank you so much Amy! I am pretty happy with how it turned out.
The tray top is such a great idea! It really adds good height and the way you have it styled is perfect! I have one that I added legs too but the top is so weird I wish I had thought of this.
Thank you Jennifer. I am actually using it in our girls homework room under a counter height table, so it slided in/out of the area perfectly. I will be posted the entire piece soon! Happy Spring.
Absolutely AMAZING!!! I would never have know where this piece started if you had not shared. Great job. And by the way, I have that same “eye chart calendar.” 🙂 Love it. xxoo, Barb (shared and pinned!)
Thank you Barb. I love how it turned out. Those eye chart calendars are so awesome!
Great makeover! I love how you added the chunky top to your Rast and also how you added trim and the fun paint sticks to the drawers. Your paint and stain choices look so nice! Love it!
Thank you so much Paula. It was a fun project.
I’m loving all the creativity!! This one is fabulous with the stir sticks! Great job!!
Nancy
Nancy, thank you so much. It was a great project.
Love this Michelle! What a stunning transformation! Great job!
Thanks so much Tara!
This is so so so soooo good Michelle!!!
Wow. Thank you so much Emily! I am so happy I was asked to participate with such a talented group of bloggers!
Did you have to pay for the paint sticks?
Tara, the paint sticks were 10 cents a piece. Have a great day.
Perfection! The stain, the paint, the paint sticks — you did a great job!! So did you have to buy the sticks from Menards? I always feel guilty if I take more than one stick when I buy paint — it would be awesome if they sold them in bulk!
Cynthia, we purchased them from Menards. They were very cheap.
Cool idea. I love Ikea but never thought of buying a piece to re-do. Thanks for the tips
Thank you. The piece was fun to transform.
I love Ikea and this is a great transformation for turning something inexpensive into something extra special. Love it & Pinned.
Thank you Erlene!
Hi Michelle, this looks lovely! I’ve been thinking of doing a RAST- Hack for a while now. Great Inspiration! Thanks
So glad I could be an inspiration to you!
I love the rustic look. It would be perfect in our humble little farm house. God has blessed you with talent girl!
You are so sweet Deborah! Thank you.
Genius idea using paint sticks and I love the wood stain you used, my kind of colour! This is such a unique idea too, so many of these makeovers are the same but your really stands out.
Thank you so much Gilly! I appreciate your kind comment.
This is so cool. I love them all.
Thank you Trish.
OMG, I lovvvveeee Ikea Hacks! You did an awesome job on this one and the other 9 hacks are super cool too! Visiting by way of two uses Tuesday!
Aw, thank you! The other hacks were amazing for sure.
Paint sticks – seriously!!! Your fabulous IKEA Rast Hack caught my eye over at the Lou Lou Girls party. Love love love what you did – hardly recognize it’s a Rast.
Thank you Marie!
The paint sticks add such a unique and wonderful pattern to the dresser. Love it!
Lauree, thank you. It was fun to use the paint sticks and they stained up great.
What a cool project and I love seeing everyone else’s take on the Ikeas rast hack. Visitng from Dream. Create. Inspire.
Thank you Kathy!
Wow, hard to believe that’s the same piece. You did a bang-up job giving it personality and making it look far more expensive. Good job!
Thank you so much Becky!
That is SO impressive!!! I love that you used paint sticks and I love the colors together. Great job!
Thank you Erin! It was a fun project to do.
Great Transformation Michelle! I love the idea of using paint sticks for the doors! Thanks is much fr sharing this amazing dresser at Dream. Create. Inspire. Link. No hope you are having a fun weekend! Take care, tara
Tara, Thank you so much! I still am amazed at how great the paint sticks look.
Great transformation Michelle, the effect looks spectacular!
Thank you Trish!
Wow what a transformation!! It turned out looking amazing!
Thank you so much Alicia!
I’m just stopping by to let you know that your Ikea rast hack will be featured at our party tonight at 7 pm! Woo Hoo! We appreciate you bringing such amazing things to our party. I hope to see you tonight. Lou Lou Girls
Thanks so much Lou Lou Girls! Woot!
What a brilliant idea! I love what you did to this piece! And paint sticks?… who would’ve thought! Well done!
Smiles!
Terry
Aww, thank you!
That’s just so neat! And, I have the same eye chart calendar – don’t you just love it? Found you at Lou Lou Girls! Have a great week!
I do love my eye chart calendar. I have a few of them. Thanks for stopping by.
Michelle- Thank you for linking up to Friday’s Furniture Fix! I’m absolutely smitten with this IKEA Rast Hack. Your furniture makeover was selected as one of our favorites this week! You are welcome to hop on over and grab an “I’ve been featured…” button for your blog if you’d like! Congratulations! I always love your work!… Carrie
Simply amazing!!! You did a stunning job of creating a unique industrial look. I love it! I am IKEA deprived living in Alaska, but it’s fun to drool over other people’s creative hacks. Well done!!!
Thank you so much Cheryl. So glad you like it.
I adore this idea… I work around paint sticks all day as an Assistant Manager at Sherwin Williams and this is genius. Now I need to find something awesome to use a couple on! Thanks for linking up at the Welcome Home Wednesday Link Party! Can’t wait to see what you link up next week!
As always, I just love your work. This dresser turned out so great, and your use of the paint sticks in genius! I also loved your description of IKEA shopping with kids – I can totally relate!
Thank you Angela! Shopping at IKEA is always an adventure. Have a great week.
Paint sticks!! Love it!
I love using paint sticks on projects! So fun. Thank you Julie.
Great project! Great result. Monika