LEGO Storage Wars: Simple Solutions for LEGO Storage

lego storage wars siimple storage solutions

 

{IRIS USA LEGO 3-Drawer System $39.99 | IRIS USA LEGO Minifigure Case $7.81| LEGO Storage Head $35.99 | LEGO Large Brick Bin $35.76}

The only 3 downsides of LEGOS are stepping on a stray one with bare feet, sweeping one up in the vacuum cleaner, and keeping them organized. We had come to the point where throwing the LEGOs into one big tub was becoming a frustration.  It was impossible to find small pieces, specialty pieces got lost in the bottom, and dumping the entire container was the only way to go.

After Christmas, I took on the task of finding an LEGO organization system that wasn’t too advanced or burdensome for six year olds to keep up with…After exploring a few options, this is what is working quite well for now.

lego storage organization containers 

It’s accessible, easy, and efficient! I found this Sterilite Clear File Box at Target for $8, and 2 sets of storage drawers for $4.99 each on clearance. 

LEGO Drawer Organization System for Small Pieces

The large container stores all the generic pieces, and the drawers hold the miniature figures, wheels, flat pieces, airplane pieces, and windows/doors.  It’s not too much of a task for them to keep organized and they enjoy playing with them more now that they can easily find the pieces that they like to create with the most.

Here are 7 {more} Simple LEGO Storage Solutions that I Love:

1. This color-coded toolbox solution is a great on-the-go solution from Casa de Chaos.

diy lego storage and organization

2. How about sorting all the mini-figure body parts and accessories in a muffin tin?  Awesome “use what you have” idea from Built by Kids!

lego storage minifigure pieces in muffin tin 

3. My friend Angie, at Just Like the Number has a genius binder system for keeping track of the instruction manuals.  {Ours are overflowing in a folder.}

lego instruction binder for organizing booklets

4. This DIY Lego Storage and Play Table is incredible at Our Wee Family.

diy lego table plus storage  

5. Perhaps someday we’ll graduate to these color-coded bin drawers like these from I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar

lego storage color coded bins

6. Under the bed and out of sight? This is perfect for that from Daniel Sicolo.

lego under the bed customized storage

7. And oh how I adore this diy mini-figure display from All for the Boys! What boy wouldn’t love this displayed in his room?

diy lego mini figure display

How do YOU keep LEGOs organized at your house?  What system works for you?

Oh and don’t forget this simple tip for cleaning up LEGOs!