Leksvik

I turned an old IKEA LEKSVIK cabinet into a dining buffet with hutch. IKEA item used: LEKSVIK glass door cabinet. (Some items in the LEKSVIK range are still available, but this particular cabinet model does not seem to be in production anymore.) IKEA LEKSVIK – before Other…

Hi. I have this LEKSVIK chest of drawers which is ideal for storing lots of DVD movies/games and for holding Sky Box, Xbox and the TV sound bar. Last month we moved to a new home and I decided to move away from the Shabby Chic cream and wood color…

Materials: Leksvik diaper changing table, Rationell Variera liner, Alang floor lamp Description: I took my son’€™s old Leksvik diaper changing table and repurposed into a dresser. I enclosed the top by building out a deck and used gray Rationell Variera drawer liner as a decorative inlay. (To adhere the liner…

Materials: Hemmes/Ribba/Leksvik Description: What your need. – One RIBBA picture ledge. (in my case white) – One shelf EKBY HEMNES – One LEKSVIK Desk, black I first bought the LEKSVIK to use as a computer desk in my small living room. The monitor was way too low to be ergonomic…

Materials: Leksvik nighstand, paint, scrapbooking sheet, spray adhesive and wooden appliqueDescription: I decided it was time to update my Leksvik nightstands to match my new bedroom decor. Step 1: Lightly sand the entire piece with fine-medium sandpaper Step 2: Glue the wooden applique (purchased at Home Depot for $5.00 CAD)…

Photo: IKEA.comMaterials: Leksvik bookcase, 1X12’s, 1X6’s, 1/10Description: We first rearranged some shelves on a Leksvik bookcase to hold our 27 in TV. Then we bought a larger TV. We retained the sides, doors, and used some of the existing shelves in a wider, lower TV cabinet. Used a Kreg Jig…

Materials: LEKSVIK coffee table, 1 x 12 x 10 #2 Whitewood Pine Board (lowes), Simpson Strong-Tie Angle (x3), white trim semi gloss paint, Stripper Gel, Wood strength glue, white decorative cable cover, Cordless drill and drill bits, Stud Finder, Circular Saw. Description: I was inspired by this hack. To make…

Materials: Leksvik Pine CD Cabinets + Set of 5 Ikea antique pine shelvesDescription: 1. Saw off the bottom of both units to remove base. 2. Fix both to the wall. 3. Use a whole shelf vertically on the left (against the wall) to give a more finished effect. 4. Fit…

Materials: LEKSVIK dining table, INGOLF chairs (my chair style is no longer available), FÖRHÖJA kitchen cart, water based polyurethane, foam brushes, 3 cans spray primer, 5 cans spray paint, craft paper, painters tape, orbital sander, 30 grit & 120 grit sandpaper, 320 grit sanding block Description: I have had my…

Materials: Leksvik Media CabinetDescription: Ikea Hackers has some great ideas for hiding a litter box, and that is where I got the idea to create our own stealth kitty potty. I used a Leksvik media cabinet that I no longer needed. It’s a large cabinet which is what I needed…

Materials: Leksvik book shelf, metal shelf brackets, screws, rawl plugs, wood glue, wood stain, drillDescription: When I decided this year I didn’t like my Olde Worldy obbity Leksvik-filled living room anymore, I had to find a good use for the 3 book shelves. The rest of the series (glass topped…

Materials: LEKSVIKDescription: A Leksvik on the cheap gets a makeover with painted on “placemats” and “chalkboard” setting. The flower motif is set with a layer of clear coat with glitter sprayed on a template.  See more of the Leksvik table. ~ Heidi, Norway

Materials: Leksvik bookshelfDescription: We took some IKEA fabric and nailed it behind a Leksvik bookshelf. No one can see our boring wall anymore and it looks very cool.~ xenu, Germany.