We found a solution! A solution to the Lego madness. It is a love hate relationship with the Lego’s. I LOVE that they entertain Ella for hours and hours. She can be creative and build. I HATE that they get spread out all over the place. And most recently it came to a head since Finn (20 month old) can get around the house on his own. It was a constant battle to keep him out of this room. I didn’t like the stress… knowing Finn could ruin Ella’s creations and also having to restrict him from an entire room and the fact that we really couldn’t keep him out of the room because of the barn sliding door. So we came up with a solution and it has really changed our lives (that seems dramatic) but I do think it is true. First we have to take a look at the Lego Storage BEFORE, because it really was no solution.
Yep- they were everywhere. The giant roller coaster and all the little creations. So I did try another solution that didn’t work. There is a little door to the left of this photo, it has a crawl space. We didn’t have anything in there so the designer in me put a rug, a lamp, tried to make it cozy. But it just was too short and not very comfortable for her. I noticed Ella wasn’t playing with her Lego’s as much and I didn’t like that. That brings us to the next Lego storage idea….
The closet! This little closet wasn’t really being used either, since this room is the family room/guest room. We kept blankets and pillows in there and that was all. In a small house (1100 square feet to be exact) we have to maximize every inch and this was not being maximized! But now it is…
What do you think? We are really thrilled with it! Ella has played up here every single day for the past two weeks since finishing her little Lego Room! And it makes me so happy. She can close the door because it has little slats for ventilation. Finn hasn’t tried to get in there once either.
And this is what it looks like with the door closed…
Lego Room Specifications-
- Painted in Valspar Ultra White in a Semi-Gloss
- Added shelves (I shared exact height at the end of the post)
- Installed THIS light
- Hung THIS wallpaper- I really wanted to wallpaper the entire closet and should have done it before we installed the shelves. But it actually worked out because I had just enough to do this space. And I didn’t even use wallpaper paste, I hung it with small tack nails that look like nail heads spaced about 4-5″ apart.
- Those little buffalo check cubes are just something like THIS that I recovered with buffalo check fabric (I just hot-glued it on).
We found this quote and fell in love with it for Ella- it it just what she needs (and I need to read). I also printed out a black and white picture of Ella and her favorite soccer player to make it personalized for her. (Find Letterboard HERE).
We did have a small dining chair in this room but Ella pulled in THIS stool. She said she likes it best, fits her little booty perfectly.
We took the top to the Lego table off and put it here (we also spray painted it white from the green). You can find Lego base plates HERE and just glue them to the top of a shelf!
We added the wood storage boxes from HERE I like the texture it adds to the room.
That basket is my new favorite basket with the leather handles! Right now it has all the Lego Instruction Books. (I found it HERE).
Lego Shelf Details-
- There are four total shelves. This closet is really deep, perfect to store all her Lego creations.
- The main desk shelf we added is 30″ from the floor (desk height).
- Shelf above is 15″ from the desk shelf. We took it back by 7″ so she wouldn’t hit her head while building.
- From the next shelf (the very top shelf) is 13″ from the shelf below it.
- The very bottom shelf is 15″ from the floor also not as deep so Ella can push her stool up to the desk and not hit her legs. There is also enough room for a basket.
This is a great solution to any deep closet even if you aren’t planning on playing Lego’s or have kids that do!
This is where she goes right after school and is a happy little camper in her new Lego Room!
As always you can Shop our Home HERE if you are interested in seeing the rest of this room and our home if you are new to Nesting with Grace.
Ok, this is beyond adorable!! I think my favorite part is that this spot is in the family room. It’s as though your daughter isn’t away from the family when you all gather in this room yet she is still in her own space. It really did turn out super cute, Brooke. I’m a huge fan of Legos for kids-the creativity and imagination it can bring out in a child is amazing. But when I step on them, it’s a different story. Haha!
Thank you!! Yes, I love that part too- her little workshop in our family room. And stepping on them is a form of torture!
Yes! I agree! I also like that it’s simple storage. We have bins on the wall over lego tables for the boys. The idea is they sort them into the bins so they can easily find the pieces they want, but the reality is they don’t use the bins because it’s too complex/time consuming and the legos are still everywhere.
I love everything about this! That quote is precious, and that room is perfect for Ella! I am sure it made her feel special that you guys built that just for her!! PS LOVE that framed that picture of her and Jack, you did amazing on this Lego room!!
Thanks Mandy! And I think that picture of Jack is her favorite part!! We need to get it signed!! Hopefully he stays on the team!
I love this space. How creative.
thanks!
Just adorable,great job …. what a wonderful solution, those pesky legos sure can do a number on a Mum’s feet lol Makes me think back to when I was little… I put my bureau kitty corner in my room and used to play dolls behind it… away from my siblings… I can still hear my Dad coming in from work saying “where’s Katie” (he was the only one that called me that š) and you’d hear a chorus of “she’s playing behind her bureau again” lol lol thanks for sharing and thanks for taking me back to that memory š
oh that is so darling!! Thanks for sharing that story with us!!
Love this! Where did you get the wooden bins from? Love these- adds warmth!
Target! Here- http://rstyle.me/n/cvnm4xb5qwf
Love this little space! I’ve been anxiously awaiting this reveal!! Curious what is on the other side? We have a similar closet in our slanted-ceiling upstairs that my girls use as a book nook but I LOVE the idea for LEGO. Did you have electrical source in there already? And where/how do you store all the extra blocks?? The million dollar question. That roller coaster is on our Santa list. š
The other side is just a wall and I wallpapered it. I will show it all on my Instagram stories today! I might add a photo too that shows the other side. The rest of the Legos are in bins in the back….hard to get a picture of this tight space!
I updated the post with pictures I had of the other side of the wall!
Your a genius! That is such a neat idea for her and you don’t have to worry about the little one. The wallpaper is awesome in there and so is the rest of the room. Your such a good mom.
Thank you Connie, that is very sweet of you to say
Looks amazing! You did a fantastic job. No doubt your daughter feels loved, respected and even more inspired.
Thanks Anna!
Who is her favorite soccer player?
Jack Harrison from NYVFC š he is a cutie
This is the cutest and most creative little space! Would have loved this as a kid, heck even now š
thank you!! I know… I could think of a lot of things to use this space for!
Can we be friends in real life? š. Iām always patiently waiting for the next amazing post. The struggle is real with little brothers running around. Lots of meltdowns bc of smashed creations. Makes me so sad because they work so hard. So, question…after she puts them together do they just hang out all over the place or will she eventually take them apart again. They are all over our playroom. Asking for a friend lol
haha! Yes! That is the problem with Legos- once these creations are built they become trophies! She plays with the little people the most and she does play with the things she builds, so that is good. But yes- they were spread out ALLLL over! And these are BIG- I mean a roller coaster?! Good luck my friend!
I’m OBSESSED with your little house! So cozy and sweet and your style speaks to my heart. Ha, so cheesy I know but seriously- I could look at your photos all day. Thanks for inspiring me!!!
Really?! Thank you so much! I love hearing that and not cheesy at all~
This is beyond cute! I want to do something similar for my daughter but more for arts & craft. Love the use of the small space! Gives me anxiety seeing all my kids cr*p everywhere! : )
exactly! I think it would be great for any craft space!
I need your tips in my boys room. They have legos and my other little boy will come to their bedroom and destroys everything. What would you recommend for shelves for boys room? Thank you tons for your wonderful stories .
You could do the same thing! Just different wallpaper or none depending on what you want!