Multi-Kid Drafting Table

Materials: Vika Byske Table Tops, Vika Moliden Legs

Description: The table tops were cut to a width that our kids could reach across. They are fastened to a 2x3 frame with hinges to allow their slope to be adjustable. The legs were fastened to this frame and braced for added stability.

A gap is left between the table tops for a lower shelf to hold the Ikea containers for pencils, pens, etc. Each child can have their side of the table at the slope they want depending on what kind of project they are doing. The Ikea jr chairs are the perfect height for this table.

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~ Erik, Minneapolis

Tile sideboard

Materials: Akurum, Vika Byske, Stickers

Description: We need a small sideboard for our home entrance. Most of plain sideboards that we like are very expensive.

I have an old Ikea Vika Byske oak table top.

I bought two Akurum wall cabinet with Applad doors from Ikea and tile pattern stickers from local shop.

I cut Vika oak table top two equal pieces.

Then install Akurum cabinets to table top with screws.

Last step apply tile pattern stickers to the Applad doors.

I like it to much!!!!

~ Yunus E., Turkey

Numerar standing desk

Materials: NUMERAR/VIKA BYSKE LEGS

Description: Looking to transition to a standing only setup, I purchased two NUMERAR counter tops (double sided). They were 73 inches wide, with silver trim.

They are extremely HEAVY. Then I purchased 5 BYSKE legs for each .. and Capita brackets with the LACKY top.

~ Eric, Baltimore

Micke & Byse Built in Desk

Materials: Vika Byse, Galant Leg , Micke

Description: We wanted a built in desk for our 10x10 foot office. We decided to buy two Vika Byse table tops and cut them down to size. For the middle drawers we used the all white Micke drawer unit and for the outside legs we bought the Galant Legs. There are a lot of great leg choices at Ikea but the Galant legs are adjustable, and that was important to us so that it can be used for any drawer unit, no matter what the height. We think it looks great!

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~ Maria Hilas-Louie, United States

Numerar/Byske Standing Work-Bar

Materials: Numerar countertop in Beech, Vyka Byske legs, generic shelf supports, drill, screws, saw, etc.

Description: With standing work stations becoming more and more popular, we took matters into our own hands to make ourselves a simple, attractive, and modern solution. And durable to boot!


1. Measure your wall or desired length of workstation.

2. Cut Numerar to the appropriate length to span your wall, or other desired width.

3. Grab your Byske legs and start turning em', it's going to take a while to extend them out to standing height...

Tip: Once you have them to what seems like a comfortable height, get someone to help you set either your countertop, or another flat surface on top of them so that your work station is the right height so that you're arms bend at the elbow in about a 90 degree angle.

4. Mark your studs at your desired height and use 2 1/2" (or so) drywall screws to mount your generic heavy duty shelf supports to the wall. Mount one to about every other stud to make sure your bar has good support across the back.

5. Set your countertop up on those back supports and prop up the front with your Byske legs. Use 1" wood screws to screw it all together. Space your legs out as it feels natural to do so- the advantage of using these thicker legs and countertop is that you can space them out a bit more without compromising stability.

Tip: If you need to run cables behind the bar don't forget to space it out from the wall about 1.5", or use the end of your thickest cable (the plug) to make sure it can fit through comfortably.

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~ Ian Wilson, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Once, twice, maybe thrice

Materials: Grundtal leg (as is-pair) $5.00; Vika Byske 1-leg (new) $20.00; Vika Byske 3-legs (as -is) $3.00; Lesvik top 23" x 46" (as-is) $10.00; Unknown Ikea shelf 1/4" x 35" 17-1/2" (as-is) $1.90 . Non-Ikea items; concrete screws & wood screws $5:00; fluorescent lamp (free).

Description: If I had known about this site earlier, I would have properly documented my build.

The Grundtal legs, Leksvik top and unknown Ikea shelf, in its first life it was my coffee table. In its second life I decided I needed a more mature laptop desk with shelf space.

I simply attached the Vika legs to the Leksvik top. Then I used the Grundtal legs as wall brackets securing it with concrete screws. And placed the 1/4" top on the wall bracket to rest with the fluorescent lamp against the wall.

I wonder what I will do for its third life.

Just a side note those chairs hanging are Jokkmokk. I live in a small apartment and needed some space. And until the time call for it. These will be my shelves

~ Wycliffe, Toronto, ONT

Simple and Reversible Standing Desk

Materials: Vika Amon Table Top, Vika Byske Legs, Ekby Jarpen Shelf, Ekby Tore Brackets

Description: After reading all those articles about how sitting is killing you, I decided to try a standing desk! The nice thing about this one is it is reversible - the legs are adjustable, meaning that if I ever were to change my mind about standing at my computer all day, I have the option of lowering the whole desk back down to a seated level.

Here's how we did it:

We got the Vika Amon Table Top for $19.99.

Then screwed on 4 Vika Byske Legs for $30 each (total $120). These legs are the tallest ones we could find at IKEA, and they're adjustable up to about 42". Online they say you shouldn't use these legs unless you're going to mount your table top to the wall. We didn't mount my desk because we didn't want it to be permanently fixed in one spot. The legs are a bit wobbly (I can understand IKEA's warning), but since I have it propped up against a wall, I don't feel a whole lot of shakiness.

Then we attached an Ekby Jarpen Shelf, which was $9.99, using two Ekby Tore Brackets, $5.00 each for a total of $10. I needed my monitors to be up higher (at eye level), and this shelf does the trick. It also keeps more of the desktop area free, which is nice.

And that's it! Pretty simple. Total cost for this desk was about $160. That seems kind of high, but considering the last desk I bought was about $120, this one is comparable. (On a positive note, I was able to sell my old desk on Craigslist to help offset the cost of this new one!)

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~ Leiah

White and gold Vika trestle desk

Materials: Vika Byske tabletop and Vika Lerberg trestle legs

Description: I wanted a trestle desk with a little touch of glam. I bought a Vika Byske tabletop and Vika Lerberg trestle legs. I added one coat of primer, three coats of paint, and two coats of polycrylic on the tabletop. I spray-painted the legs with two coats of metallic gold spray paint. I love how it turned out!

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~ Steph @ BirdHouse

Wide Standing Desk

Materials: Vika Byske Legs (5), Capita Bracket (2 packs), Lack shelf, Franklin 29' Barstool, Vika Amon Table Top

Description: I was just poking around one evening and I came across the motorized standing (adjustable height) desk for around $600. I knew about standing desks but I had no idea how beneficial they could be. I really wanted one but not a small desk for $600.

After a long search for a wide and inexpensive standing office desk, I have decided to combine the following items together: Main desk area is a Vika Amon Table Top 79"x 24", legs are adjustable Vika Byske (5) - I was worried how sturdy these will be at 40" high but they end up working out great.

Now I just needed to figure out a stand for my mac and a monitor. Voila Capita Braket and a Lack 75"x10" wall shelf. Standing ergonomic table is done. Well thanks to my husband who put it all together for me.

I have also purchased Franklin 29" bar chair to sit down when my legs get tired. $29 beats the $600 for the price of the motor to put the table up and down.

Today is day 1 of my cool new desk and I love it. I already feel more productive. I will be glad to answer any questions.

PS: Did you notice that all Ikea workers have a standing desk? :-)

~ Martina, Tampa, Florida