This DIY Lego table with storage is perfect for your little master builder! Uses IKEA Lack side tables and Trofast bins for a cheap and easy project anyone can make.
Does your kids’ playroom look like a Lego store exploded? I know ours did! Pieces and partial builds were scattered everywhere, making it hard for our son to play with the toys he loves so much. As soon as I finished this DIY Lego table, he was hard at work creating an entire city!
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I’m in the process of giving the playroom a complete overhaul. Our son is 10 now, and his play style has changed dramatically from when we moved here before kindergarten. Out goes the train table and play fort! *sniff sniff* It’s gradually turning into a cool hangout space that will take him into the tween years (gulp!)
I’ve written about Lego storage solutions before, but now it’s time to kick it up a notch! Keeping all those pieces organized instead of dumping them into a bin makes it so much easier to build new things. When he’s finished, he can display his creations on his rocket bookshelf!
And his favorite characters are displayed on the wall with this fun DIY Lego minifigure display case!
Materials for DIY Lego Table
- IKEA Lack table
- IKEA Trofast bin and drawer slides
- Ask customer service at IKEA for the drawer slides. I got mine for free! If they don’t have them or won’t sell them to you, try using the IKEA Sektion suspension rail instead. I’ve heard the lip of the bins fits perfectly, and the holes make it easy to screw to the underside of the table.
- 10″ x 10″ Lego base plates
- I bought two packs of these off-brand base plates, which was enough for three tables.
- Gorilla Glue heavy duty double sided tape
- Gorilla Glue super glue
- Adhesive Velcro strips
- I used the industrial strength, low profile version
- Small parts drawer cabinet
How to Make a DIY Lego Table
Before you start, be sure to check out my video of the process below. It really is this easy to make your own DIY Lego table!
Attach the bin
Flip the IKEA Lack table over and place the IKEA Trofast bin upside down, centered on one side. Slip the drawer slides under each side of the bin and mark their position on the outside edge.
This heavy duty double sided tape is rated for up to 35 pounds, which is a lot of Legos! Cut a strip in half, and stick it to the thinner side of the drawer slides.
Peel off the backing and attach the rails to the underside of the table along the markings. Press and hold them in place for 15-30 seconds so they adhere properly.
Test to make sure the bin can slide freely without falling out. Then flip the table over.
Don’t want to attach the bin yourself? Try this inexpensive coffee table option instead!
Attach the base plates
Mark the center of the table, then arrange four base plates around it. Mark the outside corner of each plate, so they’ll all be straight when you glue them in place.
Glue the back of each of the base plates, then place them on the table at your marks. Use Lego pieces to connect the plates with the correct spacing in between. Place something heavy on top of the plates while the glue dries.
Connect the tables
I applied adhesive Velcro to the sides of the tables to hold them together. Now he can change up the order of the colored base plates to suit his creations.
The low profile Velcro creates less of a gap between tables where small pieces can get trapped. And the industrial strength gives the long row of tables better rigidity, which is important when you’re building a skyscraper or ninja fortress!
Add Small Part Bins for more Lego Storage
I bought one of these small part bins a few years ago, and it was great for keeping everything organized. But without a label to identify what was inside, those pieces were quickly forgotten.
I used the same double-sided tape to attach one Lego piece to the front of each drawer. Now he can grab what he needs and keep building!
I attached each bin cabinet to the wall above the Lego table for easy access. Sorting all his pieces into the correct bin is a work in progress!
Loose pieces get tossed into the drawers underneath to be sorted later. Full sets that have been disassembled are kept in the bins of the storage tower in the corner.
He prefers to sit on the floor to play and build, so I didn’t bother with chairs. Small ones like these should be able to fit underneath without a problem.
I just LOVE the bright colors in the playroom! I’m glad we kept the walls white so the colors really pop.
Within minutes, my son had put together all his Lego buildings into one massive city! Where else can you find a Ninjago temple, fire station, museum and Minecraft farm all in one place?
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Lynn Woods says
Love this! I don’t have kids, but I do have legos. I need to make one of these.
Kristen says
I love this solution! As a mom of three boys I have spent many hours sorting legos and applaud your organization! I love the table design – well done!
Vineta says
Thanks! I’m not sure how long the organization will last, but hopefully at least some of the pieces will end up back where they belong!
StephanIe says
I went to my IKEA and hey do not sell the slides separately. Other suggestions??
Vineta says
I went to the customer service counter at IKEA and asked if I could have a few TROFAST drawer slides, and they gave them to me for free. I did a little digging and it looks like you can find a similar U shaped channel like this one at Home Depot. Just cut it to the length of the bin and apply as I did to the rails.
Diana says
Hi – I like this storage idea. Do you have any info on your red and clear wall mount storage bins?
Vineta says
You can find them here. There are a few different configurations and colors available.
Tammy says
I have to tell you that I have made many portable wooden lego trays in all different sizes and my littles LOVE them, but this is genius! I’ll be calling all the moms to see who wants a lego station in their house. I have to make one. Thanks for sharing!
Sheltie Times says
What an amazing project. What kid wouldn’t want their own table.
Jenny says
This is so colorful and cute! Perfect solution to LEGOS I get frustrated trying to help with the mess of the bins & trying to find one tiny piece. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Erlene says
So nice and neat. I tried organizing my son’s Lego so many times and I finally gave up…lol. He has them in large bins and just digs through them, but I would prefer if it looked more organized like this.
Crysta Parkinson says
This is such a cool setup, I am really impressed! My daughter would be in heaven!
Richella Parham says
This is really amazing. Wish I’d had this tutorial when my boys were small–I’d have been on my way out to buy the components before you could blink!
Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I’m featuring you this week!
Barbara Chapman ~ says
Really fun project, Vineta! I pinned to my Crafts and Sewing and also to my DIY Projects boards for you. No grandkids yet, but maybe one day this will be a project for my son and his family. 🙂 Stopping by from WoW at Savvy Southern Style.
Have a great week,
Barb 🙂
Jenny says
This is stylish, practical, and a great DIY for the home. I will be featuring this in my 16 Stylish DIY Home Decor Ideas at Merry Monday on Sunday at 6 pm pst. Hope to see you at the party!
Catherine Manson says
Where did you find the drawer slides?! I love this!
Vineta says
I got them at IKEA. They’re usually included with the Trofast furniture line, and you can ask for just the drawer slides from customer service.
Lydia says
Where did you find the colorful storage bins to the far right?
Vineta says
You can find them here.
Bobbie says
IKEA would not give or sell me any drawer slides. I sent my husband to Homedepot to get the ones you suggested and he doesn’t want buy them. He says they are super flimsy made to hold electrical wires and there is no way they will hold the drawers full of legos. Any other suggestions? I already bought the whole set up and it’s ready to be built I’m just stuck on the drawer situation now.
Vineta says
I was actually just about to add something about this! I’ve heard that the IKEA Sektion suspension rail fits the lip of the bins perfectly and has holes so you can screw them to the underside of the table. You can find them here: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60261527/