I recently discovered this amazing DIY side table on Aubrey + Lindsay’s blog.
They purchased the Rast Chest of drawers from Ikea for $29.99 and transformed it.
I am in love.
A little stain, paint, and new hardware and you wouldn’t know it was the same piece.
I haven’t been able to get this DIY out of my head.
Although I already have bedside tables, I like these better and I love the storage they offer.
So off to Ikea we went!
Frozen yogurt and the swivel wheels on the carts provide the perfect entertainment for toddlers (and husbands).
I couldn’t wait to get started!
Yes, there are a million pieces in those boxes!
1/2 an hour later and I have the bases built!
They are ready to be stained.
Aubrey and Lindsay recommended painting the drawers before assembly.
This made it super easy.
I painted one coat of primer and now I am about to apply the paint!
So far so good.
I can’t wait to get them finished!
Do you have a great DIY you would like featured?
Send it my way, I would love to see it.
Oh! That is going to be gorgeous! So simply–but makes a big statement.
Those dressers turn into fabulous DIYs. I adore what Lindsay did to hers and also love what Nancy created with them- both gorgeous! Can’t wait to see yours!!!
I can’t wait to see it! This is the best DIY project I’ve seen across the blogosphere! I’m so glad you are tackling it!
love love love! I am going to have to live vicariously through you though – I saw this project around a month ago and so trundled off to my local Ikea (Perth, Western Australia) and guess what!! They were out of stock and will be until June! Hmph. Not to worry I’ll enjoy seeing what you do 🙂
What a great project. I wish I had space for such big nightstands.
I can not wait to see the final results. I am going to use this somewhere? 🙂
I loved that DIY project too! Did you see what Nancy Marcus from Marcus design did the Rast? You will die!! http://marcusdesigninc.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-ikea-diy-dorothy-draper-style.html
I saw this too and was beyond impressed. Can’t wait to see how it turns out, Danielle!
If you need inspiration, I just did a Rast hack round up on my blog, would love to add yours!
http://hodgepodge-babselou.blogspot.com/2011/02/ikea-rast-hack-round-up.html
Can’t wait to see it finished!
Wow, they did a great job on that dresser! Looking forward to your makeover.
Londen
I adore Aubrey & Lindsay’s DIY!! Can’t wait to see how yours turn out 🙂
Cliff hanger! Can’t wait to see how it looks in your room. Love the rug and curtains, by the way. Just added Aubrey and Lindsay’s blog to my RSS feed… Thanks!
I have always loved that Ikea hack. I can’t wait to see how yours turns out!
I am all over these as well . . .we are doing one with a black edge. Can’t wait to see how yours turns out!!
Can’t wait to see your result – so crafty!
Beautiful-beautiful-beautiful! I love this idea. And I really love those pulls they added.
I have always loved those side tables. So excited to see how they turn out!
OMG I NEED those!! I can’t wait to see how yours turn out!
They look so high end!! Yours will be amazing, can’t wait to see!
Love it!!
I was actually all set to do the same bedside table redo this last weekend before I ended up in the hospital!
Guess I’ll have to wait till this weekend….hate being patient!
I also saw this amazing DIY transformation, and I can’t wait to see how your turns out! Kudos to you for going for it! 🙂
I seriously might actually try this project. I already own the chest from Ikea and was trying to decide if I could do something with it. Hmmm I’ll let you know what I do!
what do you think of reversing the colors and staining the drawers, painting the frame? I’m thinking I would really like that….advice?
Remi- I think that would be a great idea. Do it 🙂
Can’t wait to see the completed project!! Awesome idea!
They are going to be fabulous! Check out Nancy Marcus’s DIY job of the same drawers from Ikea! You are both super talented and creative little ladies! Miss Walker xoxo
Interesting handles make ALL the difference on simple lined furniture, I always reckon.
I look forward to your final product photos!
I remember seeing this and I thought it turned out so well. I hope yours is just how you envision. The ring pulls are fantastic:)
those dressers make the best diy projects!! can’t wait to see yours…and wish had somewhere to put one!!
so funny — i was staring at my swell blue/white chevron pillow today and thought ‘hey, what about that fabric for my dining room drapes!’ And here it is in your pic today…must have been in my subconscience! 🙂 it’s sold out for now…but thoughts?
The boxes are sitting in my office and have been for a month 🙂 I really need to get on that!
What a great project! I love the pulls!
Aagh! I can’t believe they are the same dresser! I’m so excited to see the finished look in your room.
xo,
abby
Such a great ikea hack! And my husband is the same way in Ikea. I actually did a post on it a while back and as soon as I saw your pictures it reminded me! http://name5things.blogspot.com/2009/09/ikea-with-justin.html
that nice idea ......
cool ......