When you’ve got a Lego-loving kid, it’s impossible not to have a love-hate relationship with the iconic building brick toys. On the one hand, Legos provide hours of instructional or open-ended play for kids. On the other, they wind up everywhere, feel impossible to contain and hurt like a mother when you unexpectedly step on one. The answer? Lego storage ideas that aren’t too elaborate, truly keep Legos organized and are easy to maintain.
Whether you’re looking to organize your Legos by set, color or any well-kept way that isn’t “dumped into one big basket,” we’ve got suggestions for you. Here are the 15 best Lego storage ideas that will tip the scales when it comes to your relationship with Legos.
Lego organization and sorting
1. Ziploc bags
Groundbreaking? Not necessarily. But dang functional and simple! This easy Lego storage organization from Lovely Indeed requires little more than a drawer and some Ziploc bags. Perfect in a pinch.
2. Drawstring bag
Desperate for a Lego organizer, but can’t fathom color-coding a children’s toy when you can’t even maintain your own inbox? Enter one of the simplest Lego storage ideas out there: the drawstring bag. Kids just pour out their Legos onto a vinyl mat when they’re ready to play, and then pull them up into the storage bin when they’re done. If only email were that simple.
Where to buy: Lay-n-Go Extra Large Drawstring Bag ($50, Amazon)
3. Lego storage heads
Looking for thematic Lego set storage ideas? These Lego storage heads are perfect for keeping the Harry Potter sets separate from the Minecraft ones. And they come in different sizes, too!
Where to buy: Lego Storage Heads (starting at $15, The Container Store)
4. Lego brick storage box
One of the best on-the-go Lego organization ideas! For your kid’s smaller storage needs or for taking their favorite Legos to and fro, this storage box with a handle is a great option.
Where to buy: LEGO Hand Carry Box ($20, Amazon)
5. Divider tubs
Clear containers are always a great Lego organizer, but Organising Mum took her Lego organization hack up a notch by using containers that have dividers. Less plastic, more space. Win-win.
Where to buy: iDesign Linus turntable container ($28, Amazon)
6. Lego drawers
How cute is this Lego organizer that’s a drawer?! Not only do these pull-out containers come in a variety of colors, they’re actually stackable. Like Legos!
Where to buy: Lego Brick Drawers ($30, Amazon)
7. Rainbow Lego bins
It may take a little time on the front end, but these color-organized Lego bins by Life With Less Mess are worth it in the end. And they look pretty, too.
Where to buy: Our Shoe Box ($8 for a case of five, The Container Store)
8. Lego rack system
Who better to create one of the smartest Lego storage ideas than the people who make Legos? This simple three-drawer organizer allows you to separate your Legos however you like — and of course, there’s a base plate on top for building.
Where to buy: Lego Rack System ($60, Lego)
9. Floating shelf for figures
Are Lego figures the pieces that get played with most? Definitely. Make your kiddo’s room look cool — and their figures easy to find — with this stylish floating shelf/display case.
Where to buy: Lego minifigure display shelf (starting at $45, ZachaTen/Etsy)
10. Bygglek Lego box with lid
What happens when IKEA and Lego join forces? The most functional, affordable Lego storage, of course. The BYGGLEK Lego boxes come in a variety of sizes, making it the perfect Lego desk organizer.
Where to buy: BYGGLEK Lego box with lid (starting at $15, IKEA)
11. Lego wall
There’s no denying it: A Lego wall is awesome. Not only is it a novel place for kids to build, it keeps Legos off the floor. There are plenty of DIY Lego wall tutorials online, or you can purchase a massive, ready-to-go slab.
Where to buy: Slab Dream Lab Lego Wall ($150, S&S Worldwide)
12. Hanging baskets
What a smart (cheap!) idea from Amber Tysl! Hang baskets as Lego storage containers and paint the edges to correspond with the Lego color.
Where to buy: Round wooden baskets ($24 for two, Amazon)
13. Hanging letters
The most practical Lego storage solution? Not exactly. But definitely one of the prettiest. Just think of how cool your kiddo’s room or playroom would look with these Lego-filled letters on the wall.
Where to buy: Fillable hanging letters (starting at $230, Mink and Maple/Etsy)
14. Really cool boxes
Not only are these boxes useful, they’re pretty to look at. Perfect for small treasures — like Legos — this set of 16 boxes works as a Lego desk organizer or as floor storage.
Where to buy: Really Useful Boxes ($35 for a 16-box set, Blick)
15. Total organization system
A serious Lego organization system for a serious Lego lover. If you’ve got a Lego super fan on your hands, take the Lego Loni route and create an entire shelving system dedicated to Legos. Not only does she organize by color, she maximizes the space by storing everything sideways. And of course, she uses Lego book racks (shown in front) for base plates.
Where to buy: Brick Bookrack ($20, Lego)
