How to Create Lego Storage

I was in a mood yesterday! Specifically about the Lego taking over Drew’s room! So, I dumped them all in the middle of his room in a sort of “shock and awe” moment.  I then told him that all Lego would be sorted and organized today and he would be helping me. Insert a 5-year old jaw drop now! Here is how to create Lego storage. We have acquired an insane amount of Lego over the course of 5 years. If you know us, and you might ever purchase a gift for my child in the future, please take Lego off your list! Ha!

We love Lego. My husband played with and loved Lego growing up. I know Drew has gained invaluable skills from playing with Lego. He will sit for hours and build and tear down and rebuild.  I also know he will continue to play with these for years to come so they are the gift that keeps on giving. Big supporter of the Lego skills here! However, I’m not a fan of how hard they are to keep in check!

Where We Keep Lego Pieces

We keep all Lego in Drew’s room because he wakes up and plays with them, plays with them at quiet time in the afternoon, and he likes to keep them in “his” space. For now, I just want them sorted. I want every little yellow head and mini sword and little box legs to have a spot to call their own. We ended up coming up with categories of Lego and sorting them into bins. Some go in the Lego table and some are in cheap bins with lids that will be stored in the closet.

Categories of Lego Storage

1. Red, yellow, blue pieces
2. Knights
3. Gray, black, brown pieces
4. Wheels, steering wheels, and motorcycles
5. Star Wars
6. Miscellaneous heads, bodies, hair, hats
7. Ninjago Ship
8. White and green pieces
9. Ninjago
10. Instruction manuals
11. Miscellaneous pieces:  all leftover pieces that don’t have a specific place
12. Ninjago Vehicle
13. Star Wars Vehicles

It is amazing how consolidated these little guys can become. The red and green bins go in the white IKEA storage bins as seen below. I would so recommend a piece like this if you are in need of something small. The top acts as a play space on which to build. The clear plastic bins have lids and get stacked in Drew’s closet. 

I hope this post helps with how Lego pieces. Drew was so happy and proud that this got done yesterday.  Hopefully he will be more responsible with keeping them organized since he helped make it happen.  Hoping to make his small room as functional and age appropriate as possible. How’s that for a Monday morning Lego rant?  I know you feel my pain if you have a Lego lover in your house!  Have a great week! XO