When a ikea cabinet falls into creative hands, it can be transformed and even adopt a different function from that for which it was created. These changes and transformations suffered by the furniture of the Swedish giant are known as Ikea Hacks.
La RAST chest of drawers with three drawers is, without a doubt, one of the most "hacked" furniture from Ikea. And it is that this piece of untreated wood allows us to play with different types of paints and varnishes and invites us to incorporate moldings, washi-tape motifs and other arrangements.
Features of the RAST chest of drawers
Rast is a three-drawer chest of untreated pine. A solid wood furniture with a beautiful and resistant natural finish that Ikea invites us to treat with oil, wax, varnish or paint. So that? Because as Ikea says, "it will last longer and be easier to maintain."
It is not a large piece of furniture; Assembled, it measures 62x30x70 cm. It does not have a great weight either, it weighs little more than 15 K. For that reason and to make your home a safe place for the whole family, it includes a security hardware to fix the furniture to the wall.
Quick ideas to transform the Rast dresser
It has an affordable price, it is easy to assemble and very versatile… The Rast chest of drawers is a classic in the Ikea catalog. A piece of furniture that easy to customize and that has been the protagonist of numerous hacks by creative hands. Although we should not be confused; you don't have to be a handyman to have a unique Ikea.
There are simple ideas, like the following, that you can implement:
- Add one bottom frame with wheels so that it can be moved easily.
- Add legs to gain height and / or facilitate floor cleaning.
- Paint the drawers with geometric motifs
- Line the drawers with textiles.
- Decorate the drawers with geometric moldings, beads, studs, or washi tape.
- Remove a drawer and replace it with a shelf.
- Change the knobs by others of different styles and colors.
- Convert it into a double chest of drawers by joining 2 chest of drawers using a lower structure.
- Add a small mattress on top to turn her into a changing table.
Rast Hacks
Entering the neighbor's house and finding the same dresser or mirror that decorates your hall is not unreasonable when we talk about Ikea furniture. Buying furniture at Ikea, however, should not make us give up unique pieces. We can transform them and totally change their appearance with just one coat of paint and some new handles.
The RAST chest of drawers can become that piece of furniture by stand out in any room. You can use it as a bedside table, as a main piece of furniture in the hall or to decorate your favorite corner. And if you use two, the possibilities increase! You can create furniture for television, desks and dressing rooms, among others.
As a nightstand
One of the most common uses for the Ikea RAST dresser is to serve as a bedside table. A coat of paint and a change of handles is usually enough to adapt it to our bedroom. However, there are those who go further and add legs to adjust it to the height of the bed or do without one of the drawers for greater comfort.
As a double version furniture
If you have a small piece left as a single piece, try joining two dressers. How? You can attach them or create a more complex piece of furniture incorporating a structure with legs that supports the two dressers and that you can use to incorporate some accessories.
The legs will allow the wood in the floor to air out and at the same time allow you to clean it more comfortably. Remember that the weight of the dresser will multiply by two and that moving it will not be easy without help. You can only do it if you incorporate wheels to design.
As a work table
The RAST dressers become a great ally when it comes to creating workspaces. With two dressers we can create a desktop with ease, incorporating a surface that unites both. And in the same way that we use them to create a desk, we can use them to create a work table for the garage, in which to organize the tools.
As a children's furniture
El price and durability of these Ikea dressers make them ideal for decorating children's spaces. While they are babies, a couple of dressers can be enough to organize their clothes and serve, at the same time, as a changing table. It will be enough to place a small mattress on top.
Decorating the Rast dresser for a children's audience can also be a lot of fun. You can use pastel shades or go for neon details to add color to the dresser. Another great idea is to paint animal or geometric motifs on it. Give it imagination!
Is it a good idea to personalize the Rast dresser to decorate your home?