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March 28, 2017

DIY Rose Gold Ikea Cart

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by xoxojackie, you’ve landed on one of my most popular crafts. I’ve got quite a few other crafts, travel posts, & curly hair tips. Stay awhile, and check them out!

A few weeks ago I purchased a Raskog rolling cart from Ikea to hold random knick-knacks that were accumulating in my bedroom. It sat in a corner holding clutches on one level, a storage box on the top, and a few other odds and ends on the bottom shelf. Totally doing its job. It needed something, though! In the spirit of my current color obsessions – I decided it needed a dash of rose gold.

I considered spraying the entire cart but decided on just doing the frame, and I am so happy with how it turned out. This quick DIY changed the whole look of the cart- giving it a makeover that is just the right amount of glam.

Materials – linked 

  • Raskog Cart
  • Krylon Metallic – Copper Spray Paint
  • Krylon Crystal Clear Protective Finish

Steps

1. I previously built and was using the cart, so to start the project, I removed the baskets and left the frame intact to spray.

2. After removing the baskets, I sprayed the entire frame with copper spray. It dries quickly, so it only took about an hour to cover with two coats. I also sprayed the small pieces that attach, and the side of the screw that faces outward.3. After letting the frame dry for about an hour, I sprayed with an acrylic coating. I can be a little rough with furniture, so I am hoping an extra layer of protection will keep it from getting scratched or scuffed. After letting the frame dry overnight, I reattached the baskets.

A couple coats of paint transformed this simple cart into a unique piece. I am putting this in my bedroom and could see this being used all over the house down the line. It would be great as a mini bar cart, or bathroom organization piece.

What’s next to spray paint?!

xoxo, jackie

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Comments

  1. Aseya says

    July 18, 2017 at 9:53 am

    I love this!! Totally going to have to get some spray paint now!

    Reply
  2. Xyzpn says

    December 3, 2017 at 4:34 am

    Is there any problem with paint of the cart after use?

    Reply
  3. MeiWen says

    July 27, 2018 at 1:38 am

    Hi there, is it harder to assemble in terms of fitting post paint?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • xoxojackie says

      July 30, 2018 at 9:52 am

      No real difference in reassembling, I just made to be gentle to be sure I didn’t scratch the paint.

      Reply
  4. Cortney says

    September 4, 2018 at 11:03 pm

    I looove it!!!! Does the copper make the rose gold?

    Reply
    • xoxojackie says

      September 5, 2018 at 5:43 pm

      Thanks! Yes, that copper spray paint is a bit pink, so it comes out great color.

      Reply
  5. Pam says

    February 12, 2019 at 7:46 pm

    I have this exact cart in this color and was thinking “bland”. I also love the rose gold fad and came across your makeover – Love it. Guess whose cart is not going to be bland any more?
    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • xoxojackie says

      February 13, 2019 at 11:27 am

      Thanks so much, I’m glad this inspired you!

      Reply
  6. Kira says

    September 14, 2019 at 1:21 pm

    Hi, love this! The link shows the clear acrylic paint in flat. Did you use flat or gloss? thank you

    Reply
    • xoxojackie says

      September 14, 2019 at 2:12 pm

      Hi! I did use a flat clear because I like the matte look, but a gloss would totally work, too!

      Reply

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