25 IKEA Nightstand Hacks You Need To Try

ikea nightstand hacks you need to try

IKEA is the most popular furniture brand that keeps surprising us with stylish and timeless designs that seem to fit any space. But most of them are a bit plain and blank and if you want to show off the personality and highlight your style, you’ll have to hack them. Today we are discussing IKEA nightstands – their hacks and various IKEA items turned into stylish nightstands, get inspired!

IKEA Nightstand Hacks

Take a usual and blank IKEA nightstand and hack it to fit your space! One of the most popular items here is IKEA Tarva nightstand, which can be hacked with paint, stain, with a variety of knobs and handles and you may even create a contrasting look with a different drawer. Hack IKEA Hemnes, Nordli, Nesna and other nightstands with stencils, paint, contact paper, new handles and so on – it’s all up to your space.

An IKEA Tarva nightstand hacked with grey paint and with a light stained drawer for a bold look.

An IKEA Tarva nightstand hacked with grey paint and with a light stained drawer for a bold look.

A contrasting IKEA Tarva nightstand hack - dark stained wood plus a white drawer and a metallic knob.

A contrasting IKEA Tarva nightstand hack - dark stained wood plus a white drawer and a metallic knob.

An IKEA Tarva nightstand hack with blush paint and a stained part is a cool idea for a boho space.

An IKEA Tarva nightstand hack with blush paint and a stained part is a cool idea for a boho space.

An IKEA Hemnes nightstand hack with a staiend drawer and a pretty brass handle to give it a rustic feel.

An IKEA Hemnes nightstand hack with a staiend drawer and a pretty brass handle to give it a rustic feel.

An IKEA Tarva nighstand painted grey and with a black leather pull is a simple makeover for a boho or modenr space.

An IKEA Tarva nighstand painted grey and with a black leather pull is a simple makeover for a boho or modenr space.

An IKEA Tarva nighstand makeover with bright tribal patterns and in pale blue for a boho space.

An IKEA Tarva nighstand makeover with bright tribal patterns and in pale blue for a boho space.

An IKEA Nordli revamp with marble contact paper on top and a gilded geode as a knob for a modern glam space.

An IKEA Nordli revamp with marble contact paper on top and a gilded geode as a knob for a modern glam space.

A light stained IKEA Nesna nightstand hack is a gorgeous and easy DIY for your bedroom.

A light stained IKEA Nesna nightstand hack is a gorgeous and easy DIY for your bedroom.

An IKEA Malm nightstand hacked with navy paint and chic brass handles looks very cool and bold.

An IKEA Malm nightstand hacked with navy paint and chic brass handles looks very cool and bold.

IKEA Items Into Nightstands

As for other items you may hack to create a nightstand, these can be IKEA Rast dressers, Malm dressers, IKEA Kallax shelves, IKEA Knagglig boxes, IKEA Molger benches and much more. The good thing about all of these items is that they give you storage space – open or closed, and this is a great advantage. You may hack them in thousands of different ways: painting, stenciling, covering with contact paper, wallpaper, adding and removing handles, knobs and casters. As for dressers, you may remove one or several drawers to make your piece comfortable in using. Look for various tutorials on the web and get inspired!

A glam IKEA Rast hack with gilded touches is used a stylish nightstand with plenty of storage.

A glam IKEA Rast hack with gilded touches is used a stylish nightstand with plenty of storage.

A contemporary nightstand of an IKEA Rast chest, with rich stained wood on top and various knobs on the drawers.

A contemporary nightstand of an IKEA Rast chest, with rich stained wood on top and various knobs on the drawers.

A minimalist nighstand made of an IKEA Lack table covered with perspex panels for an ultimate and edgy look.

A minimalist nighstand made of an IKEA Lack table covered with perspex panels for an ultimate and edgy look.

A modern nightstand of an IKEA Rast dresser in grey and white, with crystal knobs is a chic idea.

A modern nightstand of an IKEA Rast dresser in grey and white, with crystal knobs is a chic idea.

A stained Knagglig box placed on casters as a mobile bedside table that can be moved anywhere you want.

A stained Knagglig box placed on casters as a mobile bedside table that can be moved anywhere you want.

A stylish and functional nightstand of a couple of IKEA Lack tables is an easy DIY with much open storage space.

A stylish and functional nightstand of a couple of IKEA Lack tables is an easy DIY with much open storage space.

A stylish contemporary IKEA Rast hack with ddark stained wood and catchy gold ring pulls is wow.

A stylish contemporary IKEA Rast hack with ddark stained wood and catchy gold ring pulls is wow.

An IKEA Malm dresser hacked with decals that look rust industrial is a bold idea to make a statement.

An IKEA Malm dresser hacked with decals that look rust industrial is a bold idea to make a statement.

A Knagglig box painted grey and attached to the wall makes up a cool floating bedside table that you can easily DIY.

A Knagglig box painted grey and attached to the wall makes up a cool floating bedside table that you can easily DIY.

A stylish IKEA Rast hack – rich stained wood covering it and chic knobs for a bold nightstand.

A stylish IKEA Rast hack – rich stained wood covering it and chic knobs for a bold nightstand.

An IKEA Kallax shelf used as a stylish nightstand with much open storage space for a contemporary room.

An IKEA Kallax shelf used as a stylish nightstand with much open storage space for a contemporary room.

An IKEA Malm dresser hacked with gold vinyl above each handle is a stylish minimal and glam idea.

An IKEA Malm dresser hacked with gold vinyl above each handle is a stylish minimal and glam idea.

An IKEA Rast dresser hack in pink, with gold handles and trim looks bright and fits a modern space.

An IKEA Rast dresser hack in pink, with gold handles and trim looks bright and fits a modern space.

An IKEA Rast dresser painted navy, with contact paper inside and chic metallic knobs for a storage nightstand.

An IKEA Rast dresser painted navy, with contact paper inside and chic metallic knobs for a storage nightstand.

An IKEA Rast hack in glam style in white and gold is a cool nightstand for a bedroom in glam style.

An IKEA Rast hack in glam style in white and gold is a cool nightstand for a bedroom in glam style.

IKEA Molger bench used as a nightstand for a kids' room is a perfect solution with plenty of storage space.

IKEA Molger bench used as a nightstand for a kids' room is a perfect solution with plenty of storage space.