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Mid-Century Modern Rast Hack

October 31, 2014 by Hearts&Sharts 34 Comments

Ugh. A Rast hack. Like the internet needs one more…

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It doesn’t… but we needed night stands.

I was looking for something with a mid-century modern vibe but also a good amount of storage. Yeah, that’s super hard to find. After months of searching garage sales, thrift stores and craigslist, I gave up and decided to buy a pair of Rasts from Ikea. In June. Yes, these have been sitting next our bed, unfinished, since before Haven. Well, folks, they’re finally done and it was a surprisingly easy project.

Ikea Rast Nightstand | Hearts & Sharts | www.heartsandsharts.com

I had lots of help from the Hubs. If you happen to know the dude, he deserves a pat on the back for this one.

We cut down both sides of the Rast by exactly three inches. Measure and cut from the bottom. Then we cut another piece of wood to the exact same size as the top of the Rast. We attached the bottom using 3/4″ screws, inserted through the bottom one the side.

I used wood filler to fill the hardware holes and then sanded and primed using Zinnser 1-2-3 spray primer. The drawers are also sprayed using Rustoleum’s semi-gloss white.

I used Minwax’s Dark Walnut stain on the outside as well as for the legs. The legs are Waddell’s 4″ tapered legs from HD attached with a dual top plate. I love these top plates, they give you the option to choose what look you like best and also gives you the freedom to switch it up down the road when you get to itchin’ for a nightstand makeover.Ikea Rast Nightstand | Hearts & Sharts | www.heartsandsharts.com

Ikea Rast Nightstand | Hearts & Sharts | www.heartsandsharts.com

The hardware was an Etsy score. I got all six for 30 bucks! I thought about spraying them in gold but I really like the tarnish on them. I used antique gold Rub n Buff on the feet caps to match the tarnish on the pulls.

Ikea Rast Nightstand | Hearts & Sharts | www.heartsandsharts.com

Ikea Rast Nightstand | Hearts & Sharts | www.heartsandsharts.com

Boom! A mid-century modern(ish) dresser with storage!

So, are you over the rast thing?

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Comments

  1. Ashley says

    July 23, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    Hi!
    Question about the stain you used. Was it the penetrating stain for around $8 OR was it the penetrate, stain and seal for around $40?

    Thanks!

    Ashley

    Reply
    • Hearts&Sharts says

      August 1, 2017 at 10:11 am

      Def the cheaper one.

      Reply
  2. Beth Marie says

    January 16, 2017 at 8:54 am

    What tools were used on this hack?

    Reply
    • Hearts&Sharts says

      January 18, 2017 at 10:41 am

      We only used a saw and a drill, if I remember correctly.

      Reply
  3. Kosi says

    October 13, 2015 at 12:05 am

    HI i really like your blog and all your DIYs especially this RAST HACK.

    Please can you answer this question for me. Did you use wood filler to close, sand and paint over the original holes that were on the wood and created your own hotels to screw in your brass handles. REason i ask is when i measured the distance with the original holes that came with it, it is measuring 11.5 (from left hole to right hole) and I am curious did you buy the handles off of etsy to fit this measurement.

    Id really appecriate if you answer. Thank you in advance.

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      October 17, 2015 at 4:38 pm

      I did fill the holes. I put a piece of tape over the holes on the inside of the drawer and then filled the entire hole with wood filler then sanded, primed and drilled new holes for the hardware. In my experience, IKEA furniture has the weirdest measurements – Find the hardware you love and then go from there – I fear you might be looking forever if you tried to match the IKEA hardware holes. Good luck! If you have any other questions, just let me know! I’d love to see the finished product! Thank you Kosi!

      Reply
  4. Apple says

    August 20, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    This is the best hack I’ve seen and I’ve researched all of them on Google!!! It is amazing! I sent you a email on a couple of questions. I hope to replicate your hack. Awesome job!

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      August 23, 2015 at 9:36 am

      Thank you!!!! Hope to see yours when you’re done!

      Reply
  5. Rachel says

    August 17, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    Hi,
    These are my favorite hack I’ve seen!! I see where you’ve taken off the bottom part, what is the other side you removed 3 inches from?

    Thanks!
    Rachel

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      August 18, 2015 at 2:07 pm

      Hey! Thanks, Rachel! We removed three inches from both the left and right sides of the rast and then just ditched the little front piece. Hope that helps! If not, email me! dena at heartsandsharts dot com

      Reply
  6. josie richard says

    March 10, 2015 at 8:21 am

    Care to share how you did it? Particularly the bottom part.
    Thanks
    J

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      March 11, 2015 at 7:52 am

      From the post: “We cut down both sides of the Rast by exactly three inches. Measure and cut from the bottom. Then we cut another piece of wood to the exact same size as the top of the Rast. We attached the bottom using 3/4″ screws, inserted through the bottom one the side.”

      Reply
  7. Jen says

    November 29, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    I LOVE this! Definitely the best Rast hack I’ve seen…. And I think you’ve inspired me to try it out myself! Would you mind sharing which Etsy shop you got the pulls? They’re gorgeous. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      December 1, 2014 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks, Jen! I got them from collectrsfriend on Etsy. 🙂 https://www.etsy.com/shop/collectrsfriend

      Reply
      • Keri says

        June 22, 2016 at 11:48 pm

        How wide are the pulls you used? I’ve found a few different ones I like online, but don’t know what size to aim for.

        Reply
        • Keri says

          June 22, 2016 at 11:54 pm

          I love this hack, btw, and I’m trying to replicate it 🙂

          Reply
          • Hearts&Sharts says

            June 23, 2016 at 9:19 am

            Yass! Send me a pic when you’re done?!

        • Hearts&Sharts says

          June 23, 2016 at 9:18 am

          Hey, Keri! I logged into Etsy to check the exact measurements on those pulls – “5” apart on center of screw holes, 5-1/2″ long almost 1″ wide” 🙂

          Reply
  8. Krista @ the happy housie says

    November 12, 2014 at 12:30 am

    This turned out amazingly – best RAST hack I’ve seen yet!!

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      November 12, 2014 at 10:49 am

      Thank you, Krista!!!

      Reply
  9. Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says

    November 6, 2014 at 11:53 pm

    Beautiful hack! I certainly don’t mind another, I love seeing how everyone puts their own spin on them! Yours is perfect! XO

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      November 12, 2014 at 10:53 am

      Thank you so much, Christy!

      Reply
  10. Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

    November 5, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    I absolutely love these! I may tiptoe over to your house and steal them! Pinning for sure.

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      November 6, 2014 at 12:01 pm

      Thanks, Erin!!

      Reply
  11. Julie Montgomery says

    November 4, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    I know I’ve said it to you but your skills and vision are impressive! Very nice! Julie

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      November 4, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      Thank you, Julie!!! Hope all is going well with your reno! CANNOT wait to see it when its all done. Seriously, I can’t wait. Hurry up. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Brynne Delerson says

    November 4, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    Those legs and that hardware! Love love love them!

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      November 4, 2014 at 4:28 pm

      Thank you, Brynne! Love those two white chairs in your living room!! Looked all over on TGH this morning to see where ya got ’em. Craigslist find?!

      Reply
  13. Martha says

    November 4, 2014 at 5:50 am

    Very cute. And what I like most about it is that the proportions of the chest to the legs are very nice. Great job!

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      November 4, 2014 at 9:08 am

      Thank you, Martha!

      Reply
  14. gail says

    November 3, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    I love this hack! the legs and the hardware really pull it off. I’d love to feature (catch) you for catch as catch can. Could you add a link to mrl on this post?

    gail

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      November 4, 2014 at 9:10 am

      Thank you, Gail! Linked up to you on my “link party” page but will add it to the post right now! Thanks!!

      Reply
  15. Amy W says

    October 31, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    That HARDWARE! And what a find, $30!! Great hack.

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      November 2, 2014 at 10:01 am

      Thanks, Amy!

      Reply

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