IKEA hacks for the popular RÅSKOG utility cart.
Someone at Swedish Furniture store once told me the IKEA RÅSKOG utility cart is one the best selling items on their inventory. And I wasn’t in the least bit surprised.
The RÅSKOG is a cute 3-tier rolling cart that everyone seems to want, even when they have no use for it. It was first introduced in the sweet color of turquoise, then mellowed down to the
Made from steel with an epoxy powder coating, the IKEA product has been tested for use in kitchens and bathrooms. Though certainly not limited to these two spaces, as you’ll see our list of the best IKEA RÅSKOG hacks.
1. Rolling Herb Garden
Use the RÅSKOG as a
Not into herbs? It’s good for succulents and cacti too.
2. IKEA hack a handy sewing trolley
When you don’t have a dedicated craft room for your sewing supplies and gear, try this
3. Ironing board on wheels
You don’t want the hassle of bringing out the big ironing board when you need to do a quick press. This
4. Fish tank stand
You probably didn’t think of this — an IKEA RASKOG cart to display a betta fish and snail tank. Barbara didn’t like the idea of the tank being IN the cart. So she turned the top basket over and made it into a shelf. It works perfectly and the whole set-up makes moving the tank, when she has to, a breeze. Assembly is as per IKEA instructions except to turn the top basket over and assemble as you would the normally.
5. RÅSKOG knitting trolley with magnetic rack
No more lost needles and stitch markers.
As for larger items like scissors, she used the FINTORP magnetic knife rack as the curved edges of the trolley baskets made easy for larger items to slip off. For this, she placed two magnets on either side on the back of the FINTORP knife rack. These magnets should be approximately 1cm thick because they have to stick out further than the edge of the knife rack.
6. Shorter 2-Tier IKEA RÅSKOG cart
Bob wanted to use the IKEA RÅSKOG utility cart next to their two-seat sofa but at 30 3/4″ it was too tall. Luckily, the tubes that support the tier trays come in an upper and lower section. To make them the right height for the loveseat, he left out one basket and the top section of the upright tubes. The top tube sections have a metal plug at the top to give them a finished look. He just inserted a wooden dowel into the tubes and tapped out the plugs, then tapped them into the tops of the lower sections, and assembled the rest according to the IKEA assembly manual. The result is two inexpensive, rolling end “tables”, which allow them to be moved easily for vacuuming.
7. Utility cart to DIY desk space
An unusual
8. Cat bunk beds
This may give the
9. Mobile kitchen island
Add on the
10. All-in-one cleaning supplies cart
A “why didn’t I think of that moment” hit me when I saw @odetoless’ super practical cleaning supplies RÅSKOG cart hack. The bottom tier holds sponges and bottles of cleaning solution. The second for smaller items and a handheld vacuum. I love the
11. Craft supplies cart hack
One cannot talk about IKEA RÅSKOG hacks without including one for craft supplies. And this one from
12. Turn the IKEA RÅSKOG utility cart into a bar cart
Quickly turn the trolley into a mobile bar cart for outdoor entertaining. Place selected bottles at the bottom shelf and glass in the middle. At the top shelf, place your bottle opener, bar knife, a few lemon and lime. You can make a custom chopping board as
13. Breakfast and Coffee station
14. Bathroom storage cart
Bring the little cart into the bathroom and start organising your toiletries, especially if you’re in a rental without adequate bathroom storage space. Toilet paper rolls fit snugly in the baskets, so do towels.
15. IKEA RÅSKOG hacks for every room
The fact is the IKEA RÅSKOG is a versatile piece of furniture and its uses are endless. Other ideas for the RÅSKOG:
- In the Nursery – a diaper changing cart
- In the bedroom – a rolling vanity for your beauty supplies
- Laundry room storage
- Kids room homework station
- Playroom arts and crafts cart
- Garage – tool storage
What do you use the RÅSKOG for? Let us know in the comments. And if you have IKEA RÅSKOG hacks in your home,
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