10 clever ways to organize Lego

Berry baskets

Collect a bunch of those plastic pint containers berries and other produce come in. Clean them well, then arrange them inside a drawer so your little tyke can sort his pieces according to colour. Get the inspiration: hubpages.com

Ottoman

Here’s an easy fix, storage ottomans are generally inexpensive and come in colours to match any decor. Get more information: cookcleancraft.com

Hanging buckets

Install a curtain rod (or a towel bar) and hang pails from it using S-hooks. Label the pails by colour or Lego type (flats, figures, blocks), and it’ll be easy for your little one to toss her pieces into the correct pail once she’s done playing. Get the instructions: b-inspiredmama

Magnetic containers

You can mount a magnetic board to a wall or tabletop. Pick up some magnetic containers from your local arts and crafts shop and label each however you’d like. Once the kids have finished creating their masterpieces, have them fill up their containers and place the covers on before they affix them to the magnetic board. Ta-da! Off of the floor and out of the way. Get the instructions: kojo-designs.com

Bed drawer

A captain’s bed with built-in drawers is perfect for Lego storage. Use the drawer as one massive compartment for Lego bits or arrange them using containers. If you don’t have under-bed storage, use wide, shallow containers that can slide under the bed to house the pieces. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Get the instructions: danielsicolo.tumblr.com

Removable buckets

Stop by the hardware store for this DIY project. Each bin is removable, hanging on a metal strip that’s attached to the wall. Get the instructions: happinessishomemade.net

Shoe organizer

This option is perfect for the kid with a massive Lego collection: Purchase an over-the-door plastic shoe organizer and fill the compartments with their many pieces. Get the instructions: kidsactivityblog.com

Drawers

Pick up some stackable plastic drawers (this one is the Trofast at Ikea). Label each drawer by colour and have the kiddies fill ’em up! Get the instructions: iheartorganizing.com

Use a hobby box

But what about the teeny-tiny pieces that seem to come in every kit? Stash them in a hobby box for safe keeping (and easy access). Get the instructions: childhood101.com

Ikea hack play table

This great Ikea hack builds on the storage unit idea to create a Lego master’s desk and play area, complete with a Lego mat on one side of the adjustable work surface and compartments to store her pieces! Get the instructions: thatmommyblog.blogspot.ca