Hack of All Hacks

There are so many ways to get more mileage out of our IKEA purchases. There are entire websites dedicated to doing this - IKEA Hacker is a great one.

But this project, courtesy of Lindsay at Penny People Designs, is my all-time favorite.

The equation for the perfect cheap nightstands:

The IKEA Rast dresser. Cost =$39.99 ea.

+ Creamy white oil based paint (the suggested shade is Benjamin Moore's Chantilly Lace)


+ Minwax wood stain in a deep shade (like Dark Walnut)


+ Gorgeous brass ring pulls (these from Bellacor are my new favorites)


= this loveliness



image via Penny People Designs blog

Couldn't you just die? Such an easy and impressive project!

Plus, I spy a Crate and Barrel Colette bed, which can only ever add to the beauty of a room. And in case you're wondering, like I was, what the wall color is, it's Benjamin Moore's Classic Gray. Nice choice.
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51 comments:

  1. erikaDecember 9, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    to die for gorgeous. i would have guessed it was a very pricey piece... gorgeous!!!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    OMG I cannot believe that was from Ikea! It is GORGEOUS!!! I think I need it in my bedroom...NOW!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    Bravo! Staining the natural wood surround in contrast to the creamy white drawer fronts was a smart choice - a very sophisticated look!

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  4. Ann LandsbergerDecember 9, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Adore that headboard. Off to check out that website!

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  5. UnknownDecember 9, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Isn't that so great?! I featured it on my blog as well a while back. I'm in love with the transformation!

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  6. pve designDecember 9, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    pretty!
    pve

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  7. Maria JohnsDecember 9, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    wow, gorgeous. great hack, never would have known ikea!

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  8. AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    I love this idea SO much!! I am totally going to attempt it this weekend!!!! And by "I" I mean "my husband"

    Thank you !!!!!!!

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  9. L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoysDecember 9, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    This is so funny! I'm doing a redesign for my master bedroom and this is what I planned to do as far as nightstands! Love this idea!

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  10. High-Heeled Foot in the doorDecember 9, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    This has always been one of my favorite DIY projects. Looks like something out of PIECES.

    I've tried to talk many clients into doing this, but some how we always end up going a different way.

    I'm dying to test it out!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Wow! What a difference, that looks beautiful. Makes me want to return mine from Pier 1 and do this instead. It would sure save me a lot of money. I just got an upholstered headboard from Target and it's gorgeous. Check theirs out.

    LeAnn:)

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  12. alison giese InteriorsDecember 9, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    That is simply incredible! The room is unbelievably gorgeous! I'm continually amazed with what people pull together. And, speaking of pulls...I need an excuse to use those from Bellacor!

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  13. AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Best thing I ever saw.

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  14. Jules (Miss K.)December 9, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    I love it. I have two boys and my master bedroom already has nightstands, so I am sitting here trying to come up with a reason to hack these for my house. Maybe when the boys share a bedroom I can create a guest bedroom. Hmmmm.

    I love your blog! :)

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  15. Kelly RobsonDecember 9, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    AWESOME hack! Really!!! I want to do this! It's gorgeous... and even better with that fabulous bed!

    xx
    Kelly

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  16. Smitten DesignDecember 9, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    that's insane. i love it

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  17. UnknownDecember 9, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Wow, you just totally knocked it out of the ballpark for me on this one! Have been looking for ideas for 1) bedside tables 2) new bed and 3) the perfect shade of grey.

    Thanks Jenny!!

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  18. Anna/Quilted GiraffeDecember 9, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    That looks very nice indeed. My only concern is that the dresser is very cheaply made, and doesn't have gliders on the drawers, making them sticky and VERY hard to open.

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  19. LeahBKDecember 9, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Amazing transformation! Love this!

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  20. Gussy SewsDecember 9, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    oh that's gorgeous! :)

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  21. charm homeDecember 9, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    How simply classic. Beautiful! -Cristi

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  22. Haven and HomeDecember 9, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Amazing, simply amazing!

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  23. LindsayDecember 9, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Thank you so much for posting my project! I'm truly honoured at it being on your blog, and I'm blushing at the super nice comments - thank you!

    Anna - the drawers are indeed lacking pulls, however I find that it doesn't bother me as the drawers actually hold very light things for us, being bedside tables - like the book of the day that we're reading/magazines, remote controls, and then in the lower drawers, blankets or socks to store away.

    I have found when books build up in the drawers it's a bit ackward when it is heavy, but it's not a detrement to us. :)

    I hope this helps!

    I HIGHLY recommend doing this project, you won't be dissapointed. :)

    -Lindsay

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  24. Katie @ Noodle and BoofDecember 9, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    WOW! Love it! Thanks for sharing!

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  25. rikshaw designDecember 9, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    that is insanely beautiful!
    thanks for sharing!

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  26. LisaDecember 9, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    One of my fave ikea hacks!

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  27. Alison DuffyDecember 9, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    I could just die!!!!!

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  28. boopsDecember 9, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    love it love it love it!

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  29. my little apartmentDecember 9, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    oh, I LOVE this!! thanks for sharing...your blog is becoming one of my first daily reads!

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  30. The Goods DesignDecember 9, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Um, genius?

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  31. Sarah (Matters of Style)December 9, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    WOW that is unbelievable!!

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  32. Megan LeeDecember 9, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    You're right, this is a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Now I just need to use this inspiration to get me moving on my airchair makeovers.

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  33. jodiDecember 9, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    that is beyond gorgeous. wow!

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  34. AnonymousDecember 9, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    um wow. i'm seriously shocked with the final product. and i'm not a fan of brass pulls but i could get on board wit these!

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  35. Chelsea JungetDecember 9, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Very cool! Too bad my IKEA is 3 hours away :(

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  36. UnknownDecember 9, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    thank you for this!!! i had no idea that site was out there!

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  37. RPDecember 9, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Aw my gawd! The finished product is amazing!

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  38. MeganDecember 9, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    This is just what I need in the boy's room. Thanks for the headsup on it! I feel a project coming on soon after the holidays!

    ~Meg

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  39. Barbara MatsonDecember 9, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Nice to see a fellow Canadian featured! I love that idea as well! I just wrote about Lindsay in my blog as well. I ordered a personalized print from her business-Penny People Designs. Just goes to show there is brilliant talent north of the border!

    http://hodgepodge-babselou.blogspot.com/2009/11/check-this-out.html

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  40. BarbieDecember 9, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Your details are so appreciated!! love the idea. My mom had white oil- based paint on her trim and it yellowed. I hear oil-based is more durable...what say you? I'd also love to know the best way to custom upholster with nailheads. I feel like they would be hard to get in a perfectly straight line. Thank you for all your continued ideas and inspiration. You are so wonderful!!!

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  41. Catherine PeartDecember 9, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    My jaw dropped when I saw the 'reveal' photo. I LOVE this. How do you think it would look with silver ring knobs? I am not really a big fan of gold (although it looks gorgeous here). Well, for that price, I can just try it can't I?? Wow.

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  42. KatieDecember 9, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    this is awesome! And has quickly gone on my husband's honey-do list : ) Thanks for introducing me to this great project, and their great blog!

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  43. saniaDecember 9, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Yes, yes, yes. I am totally trying this!

    Hmm, I'm dreaming of drawer knobs now. Anthropologie always have some adorable ones on sale...

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  44. chelseaDecember 10, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    Wow! So pretty!!

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  45. SarahDecember 10, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Jenny I thought you were good..but this! This is really impressive. Sometimes I lose patience with IKEA Hacker but it is a great site. And you're still one of my favorite furniture refinishers on the web.

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  46. Anna Whiston-DonaldsonDecember 10, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Shut. Up. I truly can't believe this one!It is gorgeous.

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  47. Navy BeanDecember 10, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    I. Love. Seriously cannot get over the beauty and simplicity of this!

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  48. Patricia AnnJanuary 11, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    Damn, it's a thing of beauty! Unfortunately, that little knob that's not "down" is bugging the heck out of me. :P

    Patricia Ann
    www.theshapesofthings.com

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  49. Beach and BarnMarch 17, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    Love it! So flossy!

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  51. Laura MontoyaJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Could you silver leaf this? If so please send instructions!

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