The Best LEGO Storage Ideas for a Tidy Playroom
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Anyone over the age of seven knows the pain of stepping on a rogue LEGO, and if you're lucky enough to have not experienced it yourself, you've at least heard about how terrible it can be. Well, enough is enough—whether your child or the person staring back at you in the mirror is to blame for leaving those colorful building blocks on the floor, these LEGO storage ideas will help you make it a thing of the past.
We already know that LEGOs can be styled as home decor, but when it comes to LEGO storage ideas, you'll want something that suits your space's needs—don't just pile them into the first plastic bins you find! Below, you'll find 18 LEGO storage ideas from designers that'll have the room looking put-together and organized while saving you from the pain of stepping on one more LEGO that seemingly came out of nowhere.
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Add In a Toy Cabinet
For a more streamlined play space, opt for tall cabinets rather than multiple sets of drawers or bins. Interior designer Nicole Hirsch decided to go this route, creating enough room for coats and other clothes as well as shelving for toys, and she did so while incorporating custom art in the area too. “In this play space, we looked at these tall toy cabinets as a perfect vessel to create custom art,” she says. “We love the playful shapes created here and used contrasting colors to make a bold statement.”
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Choose Function and Style
Object permanence doesn't come easily to some of us, so being able to see what you have is important. Nicole Hirsch added these toy bins and cabinets in this play area and didn't sacrifice style for functionality. “We used lucite for the fronts so the kids could see what items were stored in each,” she says. “And the fun, bold, yellow lacquer gives them a fun pop in the otherwise neutral space.”
Install Kid-Proof Cabinetry
Curious kids are notorious for getting into things without adult supervision, so consider installing some child-proof cabinets in your little one's room so they stay away from more precious items and potential choking hazards. Interior designer Amy Kalikow explains, “Nobody likes clutter, especially me! When designing kids' rooms, I always like to provide options for parents to put away the clutter.”
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Choose Versatile Options
Though time often feels like it's flying by with your little ones, their childhood bedrooms often stay the same for way too long, so choose LEGO storage options that are versatile. “I like to create storage that can grow with the child, so we choose colors that are neutral and textures or accents that are not too juvenile,” Amy Kalikow says. “Additionally, we like to incorporate lots of hidden storage too!”
Personalize It
Starting with a basic base doesn't mean you have to have a basic end product—think of creative yet simple ways to make the storage shelf work best for you. In this little girl's room, designer Abby Gruman of Abby Leigh Designs explains, “We took a basic white bookcase and enhanced it using fun bins, styling the shelves with books and collectibles. The artwork above the bookcase really pops with its bright and vibrant colors.”
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Repurpose a Built-In
With the same idea of designing something that can easily grow with your child, repurpose a built-in bookshelf to be a LEGO storage idea for the time being. In this boy's room, Abby Gruman chose to showcase toys, collectibles, and a few books in this built-in for now, but it can easily be transitioned as the child gets older and his interests change.
Choose a Smaller Scale
If your little one prefers sorting their favorite toys apart from the others, then encourage separate organizational habits so things still remain tidy. When it comes to LEGOs, get them a little container or display case where they can store their most loved figurines away from the other ones.
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Find Giant LEGO Bricks
Well, brick drawers. For the most meta storage option, keep their LEGOs in oversized LEGO brick drawers that come in a range of colors and sizes. It'll add some playfulness to the room, even if you choose a more neutral color, and they're fun to stack in different ways.
Hang Some Shelves
Following this oversized theme, you can also install some LEGO shelves to keep the loose bricks at bay. If that's where your little ones decide to keep their figurines or the spare pieces after a build, these storage solutions would look adorable.
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Use the Bed Frame
Choose a platform bed frame with built-in shelves along the side to keep your kid's LEGO collection, as well as other toys, books, and trinkets. Designer Sara Malek Barney from BANDD/DESIGN says of this space, “The main goal of this stunning redesign was to make the home more functional, personalized, and updated. The custom platform bed was built by the project's contractor, Ryan Hewitt of 4H Construction Co.”
Make It Mature
While LEGOs aren't just meant for kids, you might want to find a LEGO storage idea that feels as sophisticated as the rest of your home. In designer Hannah Charlotte's home, she added these chic baskets underneath her window bench for optimum tidiness.
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Go With a LEGO Toy Chest
If a few shelves or drawers aren't enough for your little LEGO collector, go with a larger option, like a toy chest specifically for the rainbow-colored pieces. It can hold so many more individual bricks, and how cool would it be to walk into a room and just see a giant LEGO on the ground? Plus, this is one you definitely wouldn't accidentally step on!
Choose a Pastel Palette
We've all heard the arguments about buying aesthetically pleasing toys for your child so as not to clash with your home's decor. But this is one LEGO storage solution brings style and color together. Choose drawers and boxes in pastel colors and keep them all on one shelf.
Use a LEGO Head
For those with a playful (or morbid!) sense of humor, consider using a LEGO figurine head as your LEGO storage solution. That's one way of thinking outside the storage box!
Cover Your Bins in Fabric
Take style cues from this space from Curated Nest and cover your storage bins in a beautiful fabric to better match your aesthetic. Even though they might be hidden away in a closet or cabinet, when you open the door, you'll be greeted with something clean and elevated rather than messy.
Embrace Uniformity
Choose classic white cabinets to store away colorful LEGOs and toys for a sleek approach to organization. The team at Curated Nest took this long line of floor cabinetry and created a uniform space to hide away toys, which is a great option if your playroom doubles as an entertaining spot when guests come over.
Double Store Them
To reduce the chance of clutter in her client's home, designer Linette Dai stored the son's LEGOs in pouches and the cute pull-out bins pictured here. “The cubbies are part of the built-in bench in front of the window in order to tie in seamlessly with the adjacent living room,” Dai explains.
Add Labels
If clear bins aren't your thing but you want to know what's in each box at a glance, simply add labels to the front of the storage boxes. In this basement playroom by Curated Nest, they chose woven baskets to hold the toys but added black tags to the front of each one.
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