37 Genius LEGO Organization & Storage Ideas

If you have more than one set of LEGO bricks in the house, then at one time you have pondered how to organize them with some kind of LEGO storage!

They are the toy that just keeps multiplying so I need a LEGO organizer to keep my house in order.

37 LEGO Organization Ideas with shoe storage holding LEGOS, lego wall mats, buckets full of legos. — Oh the amazing effects of good LEGO storage & organization!

In my house, that is a good thing to keep 3 boys occupied, BUT LEGO clean up can sometimes be a nightmare.

Whenever I have a problem with how my boys clean up their toys, the lack of a place for everything is usually at the root of the problem. Knowing that I needed to tackle the toy clutter in my home with good LEGO storage and organization, I compiled this list of super smart ideas…

Ways to Organize LEGO bricks

Let’s tackle all those bricks with smart LEGO storage ideas that don’t break the bank.

Hanging LEGO Storage Bag

This upcycled shoe storage bag is clear which makes it the perfect way to sort and see. This Hanging LEGO Storage Bag also portable for changing building locations.

LEGO Pick Up & Play Mat

This LEGO Pick Up & Play Mat is the perfect solution for small spaces or an easy pick up after play. You could use the mat for LEGO storage or use it to transport the bricks to another area.

Our LEGO Closet

I wrote about our LEGO closet over at Modern Parents Messy Kids. I used inexpensive garage-type shelving for the LEGO storage that was filled with clear plastic bins that could be carried to the building area. We do NOT sort LEGOs by color! <–that is an endless and thankless job!

Cheap and Easy LEGO Storage Organizer

Oh my goodness. This cheap and easy LEGO storage organizer is amazing. Wouldn’t it be awesome around the entire room?

Open Displayed Hanging Bins

SnapGuide has a tutorial on how to make these Open Displayed Hanging Bins which are perfect for easy building access.

Build a LEGO Wall

This fun idea from Dukes & Duchesses creates a LEGO Wall for building and storage. I love that is is beautiful and functional.

Hanging LEGO Brick Building Buckets

B-Inspired Mama hangs buckets for use and storage. What a fun look these Hanging Building Buckets give when everything is tidy!

LEGO Sorting Labels

This is a really good idea from the Organised Housewife for LEGO Sorting Labels to use on bins or drawers. So smart for LEGO storage!

Store and build legos in containers labeled by colors, shelves, and barrels. — I love the labeled boxes of LEGOS.

LEGO Storage Ideas

DIY LEGO Sorting Labels

This is a smart idea from Boy Mama! She created her own DIY LEGO Sorting Labels and attached them to storage bins.

Drawers Sorted by Color

These Drawers Sorted by Color for LEGO bricks from I Heart Organizing will be perfect for kids who like their bricks tidy.

Build LEGO Desk

This genius idea to create Build LEGO Desk drawers for a building desk is from HoneyBear Lane.

IKEA LEGO Desk Hack

That Mommy Blog shows another great IKEA LEGO Desk Hack with this LEGO storage and play desk that could be expanded for multiple kids. I also love that the desk height is adjustable as the child grows.

Plastic Build Desk

This Plastic Build Desk is created entirely from inexpensive plastic containers and shelving units.

Build Buckets

I use something similar to this at our house {although they aren’t as fancy and photographic as these from I Heart Organizing} and agree that these Build Buckets are really good to catch those work-in-progress projects when you need a quick clean up.

More LEGO organization ideas that include bins, baskets, and boxes/ — I love the wall of bins. It helps keep all our LEGOs in order.

How To Organize LEGOs

Instruction Bins

What about all those instruction manuals? I love this idea to use magazine baskets hanging on the wall to keep them tidy. Great solution for this clutter is to make Instruction Bins from Making Lemonade.

Instruction Binders

Another idea for LEGO instruction manuals comes from Make Life Lovely. She creates Instruction Binders with favorite manuals inside to store easily and keep them in good condition.

Instruction Pockets

Just a Girl and Her Blog shows how to use binder pockets to make Instruction Pockets keep instruction manuals under control.

Under-bed Storage

For small spaces or the ultimate in making use of what you have, check out this Under-bed Storage project from Daniel Sicolo.

Covered Building Bins

I like this post about the reality of LEGO organization from Frugal Fun for Boys. Her solution of using Covered Building Bins work in real situations…today!

LEGO Coffee Table

Is it a LEGO coffee table? These ideas from David on Demand is genius for living rooms that don’t want to be all kid all the time.

Drawers Under Table

This shows how Drawers Under Table from Ikea Hackers can keep our LEGOs organized.

Simple and Maintainable Lego Organization

I like that this Simple and Maintainable Lego Organization! It keeps everything sorted and clean.

LEGO Organization Shelving Unit

This LEGO Organization Shelving Unit idea was created by Mom with a Lesson Plan to solve their LEGO disorganization issues! Check out the plans and how it was exactly what her family needed.

LEGO Storage Solutions

Plastic Drawer Sorter

Ramblings of a Suburban Mom used an inexpensive a Plastic Drawer Sorter set to color sort LEGOs. It works really nicely because the colors show through the nearly-clear removable drawers.

LEGO Organizer For Big Collections

This useful LEGO organizer For Big Collections from Brick Architect was created from a crafting organizer and works great for LEGO bricks and accessories.

LEGO-themed Shelving

This lovely project from SnapGuide has both covered {necessity!} and display spaces for these LEGO-themed Shelving.

Minifigure Cubbies

Oh the cuteness of this project from The No Pressure Life to give a home to all the minifigures in a colorful way and where to find Minifigure Cubbies.

Minifigure Stands

These Minifigure Stands are adorable! I totally want to create this just like Clean and Scentsible.

LEGO Closet with Built-in Shelves

Love this LEGO Closet with Built-in Shelves especially the organized closet from Learn 2 Play.

37 Ways to Organize LEGO with bins, cubbies, shelves, and buckets — Put LEGO bricks away with these smart LEGO storage ideas!

Hanging Buckets

This really fun idea from Kojo Designs has Hanging Buckets off of a build space along with magnetized storage solutions.

Hanging Storage Boxes

We use these Hanging Storage Boxes for nearly everything at my house, so I love how Happiness is Homemade transformed their LEGO corner for smart storage.

Hide-away LEGO Tray

This is pure genius from Thrifty Decor Chick! She created a low profile Hide-away LEGO Tray that slips under the couch for a LEGO play surface.

Use Food Storage Containers

This amount of organization makes me hyperventilate a bit! Every brick has its place in these Use Food Storage Containers from The Brick Blogger.

Tool Box Storage

We use Tool Box Storage for kids’ treasures at my house, so I was super excited to see them in use for LEGO bricks over at Raisin’ 4.

Garage Storage Boxes

The smaller Garage Storage Boxes are used to create a corner for kids to build in this great solution from Love Grows Wild.

How Legoland Organizes Bricks

I think the pictures of this tour explains How Legoland Organizes Bricks!

How to Build a LEGO Table

This is the ultimate solution for our family. Because I have three boys, we now have three of these! They work amazingly for building and storage and we can show you How to Build a LEGO Table .