IKEA Rast Hack - From Dresser to Bar Cart

As part of a challenge with other bloggers, I was given an IKEA Rast dresser and asked to transform it with paint, hardware, and other DIY supplies of my choice. I decided to turn my dresser into an awesome bar cart and give it to my sister as an apartment-warming gift!

The IKEA Rast dresser is very small and basic. This is what it looks like when fully assembled.

I modified the basic dresser by taking out the bottom two drawers, replacing the particle board backer with beadboard, and creating a scalloped bottom lip piece. And of course I primed it before painting.

I also added a lip around the top of the dresser with square dowels that I adhered with wood glue.

I painted the entire piece a glossy, charcoal gray color and added gorgeous vintage-eque brass hardware. I used cup pulls on the top drawer and handles on the sides of the cart. The handles serve as a spot to hang tea towels or to pull the cart.

I also added casters to the bottom of the cart so that it can be easily moved for maximum serving capabilities at any party my sister might throw. :-)

It's so perfect in her new apartment! If you'd like to learn more about this project (including a full supply list and more photos), please check out my blog at the link below!

Original article and pictures take http://www.hometalk.com/10834050/ikea-rast-hack-from-dresser-to-bar-cart site