Campaign Style Rast Hack

I never get sick of seeing all these different ways to hack the IKEA Rast dresser! Molly from Molly Madfis Designs emailed me her latest project and I think it turned out really great.


Molly said she searched and searched for a campaign piece to put in her dining room, but coldn't find the right one in the right size. She was inspired by all the Rast hacks floating around the internet and thought she could make her own campaign dresser.


Molly patched up the old knobs holes, painted the dresser and drilled on these flat corner plaques. Then she measured and drilled new holes in the center of each drawer for these brass campaign style pulls from Ansaldi and Sons.


I actually prefer the proportions of Molly's hardware to traditional campaign pieces. The smaller corner plaques look perfect here. And wouldn't a pair of these would look so great as night stands?

Thanks for sharing, Molly!
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39 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    This is exactly what I have been thinking of doing for my bedside tables - I got beaten to it! These look amazing, and that inky blue is gorgeous with the brass hardware.

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  2. Gaby [The Vault Files]February 2, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    This turned out so perfect! I have an ikea dresser back at home that I'm planning on painting and this DIY just gave me the inspiration to turn it into a Campaign style dresser ;)

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    What a great looking piece! I tried to go to Molly Madfis Designs but did not directed to a website. Can you advise? Thank you!

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  4. AndreaFebruary 2, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Great idea! I like the small hardware better too. Love the color.

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  5. (Eileen) a creative dayFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Love this, can't believe it started out as a rast!

    xoxo
    eileen
    www.acreativeadayblog.com

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  6. JulesFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    That is incredible! What a super job - and the color is fantastic!

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  7. AllysonFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Thanks for this post! I've been trying to find campaign hardware for ages.

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  8. LindseyFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    So creative! Do you mind posting Molly's website? The link in the post isn't working and I'd love to check out her blog. Thanks!

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  9. Bethany [at] Powell Brower HomeFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Oh wow - thanks for sharing Molly's hack Jenny! I love a good campaign piece :)

    Check out our latest Ikea Hack here:
    http://www.powellbrower.com/2012/01/office-project-numero-uno-also-happens.html

    -Bethany

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  10. SamFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Great paint color! I do love me some campaign furniture.

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  11. RachelFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Great job! I love the paint color used here. Can Molly share what paint she used? Thanks!

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  12. AlisonFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Oh this is terrific! Love the blue against the brass. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. ErinFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I love this! Because of your blog, I now have an obsession with campaign furniture and I love this idea of creating a much cheaper alternative!

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  14. Boo HazardFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Thanks for sharing! I'm thinking about using these as bedside tables and never thought to do campaign style. - Boo

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  15. Jacquelyn {The 20 Something Society}February 2, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    This is so great!

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Love this! Do you know if she used the antique brass finish or polished brass on her Rast?

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  17. TaraFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    for serious, I have 2 Rast in my garage and I'm waiting for my campaign hardware to come in for our master bedroom nightstands!! Crazy!

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  18. the obsessive imagistFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Love it! I agree that these proportions are perhaps better than the traditional pieces. And customized to your space, needs, and budget. Brilliant. I may have to try my own in grey.

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  19. mermaidgirlFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Molly did an amazing job turning trash into a treasure. You should see her design work for television at www.mollymadfis.com
    bravo Molly

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  20. NPLFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Looks great!! Does anyone think thise would work on the Ikea Malm??? I am tempted to try it out, but I'd love some opinions first!! Thanks =)

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  21. Glam at HomeFebruary 2, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Great idea! It's amazing what can be done with Ikea pieces.

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    beautifully :) great idea, Love the color. ! :)

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  23. Anna (Minted Photography)February 2, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    I LOVE this! I have bookmarked so many Rast hacks but this one has to be my favorite. It turned out great!!!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Anna
    www.anewfoundtreasure.com

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  24. JTayFebruary 2, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Love this! And thanks for the hardware source.

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  25. MadeByMontgomeryFebruary 2, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Looks amazing!

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  26. Jenna at HomesliceFebruary 2, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    It would be perfect for a nightstand! I love the campaign dresser look, great job Molly!

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  27. betina lunaFebruary 2, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    It's perfect for me room. Covers the right amount of space and is big enough.

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  28. Chic ColesFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    Nice job. Color is great and the hardware turned out so well.

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  29. LaurieFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Have to pin this one. Great hack!

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  30. JaclynFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    just was at ikea and though of some other hacks people have done to this bad boy. love this version.

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  31. ErinFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    I was so unbelievably inspired by this post. I would love to try to do something similar. Do you happen to know anything about the painting process? Pre-painting sanding, primer, type of paint (matte, flat, eggshell....), finish layer? As always you have the most inspired posts.

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  32. ChristineFebruary 3, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    I would love to see a picture of what the drawer face looks like behind the handle, to get an idea of what is involved.

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  33. UnknownFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    I will never tire of campaign pretty- this is a fabulous hack!

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  34. BlairFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    Hi! I copied the Asian-inspired Rast Hack (http://designmanifest.blogspot.com/2011/05/another-rast-hack.html) last summer and could not be happier with it. Are there any other Rast Hackers out there? If so WHAT have you done about the bolts on the side of the bureaus? Paint didn't cover them (in my attempt) and they kind of drive me crazy! Thanks!!

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  35. MelissaFebruary 4, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    I knew I wanted to paint a pair of Ikea dressers and I am totally stealing this idea! Did Molly use the antique or polished brass pulls? Thanks!

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  36. Punctuation MarkFebruary 4, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    that is such a great idea... ikea furniture is so easy to customize!

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  37. LindseyFebruary 5, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Kind of totally in love with hacking IKEA furniture. Just read a few of your other posts about it. It's fantastic!! YAY!

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  39. BcFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:41 AM

    it look really great.

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