CALLING ALL MOMS who need a good Lego storage solution(or any moms in need of a good toy storage idea/ DIY craft table). Have you ever hit your limit with toys or small lego pieces and find yourself saying, “that’s it! we’re organizing these toys once and for all?” I hit this limit and that’s when I decided to create my own Lego table for small toys. This easy DIY kids table is a great storage solution for small spaces, especially if you need to organize toys.
Let me get something straight here before I begin- this is a NON tutorial because it doesn’t involve any heavy tools. Yep, no circular saw, kreg jig , pocket holes, screws or anything! You only need three materials: wood top, storage bins and command strips. Let me show you.
I’m all about creating new toy storage solutions. As a matter of fact, I planned on creating something similar in my sons room long ago. Like I said earlier I hit my “toy limit” and hashed out this easy DIY toy table in just a few hours. This small table doesn’t even have it’s own table legs because the storage cabinets act as table legs.
I was tired of stepping all over those small toys that ended up everywhere! I know you know what I’m talking about. I’m talking about all those tiny, random, never-to-be-in-the-same-place-again, LEGO BRICKS!
Now that I’ve vented my frustrations and called in FEMA to help clean up this mess (maybe I shouldn’t be this dramatic), It’s time to get started on a new idea;
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How to create an Easy Lego table or DIY Craft Table for Kids
I started this project by brainstorming an affordable and easy lego storage solution.
I decided my best option was to create a DIY toy table with lots of storage.
If I could find a stable storage base, I knew I could buy a piece of plywood to use as the table top for very little money. I also wanted the table to be long enough to fit at least 2 chairs under it.
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Materials for the DIY kids craft table or DIY lego table
- 3 Storage Bins around 2 feet high (this is a good table height for kids)
- Plywood – I wanted at least 1/2 inch thick for stability
- 3 packages of 3M command strips to secure the wood to the storage bins
- sand paper to sand the plywood
- stain
- sealer
Here is what I found:
I wanted the table to be about 2 feet high (this is a good height for a kids table), so I looked for similar storage bins. I liked this one because you couldn’t see all the “junk (or small pieces) inside the bins. The other cool thing about these storage bins are that they are large enough to fit the lego base plates inside. After all, it wouldn’t be good Lego storage if you couldn’t hide away those lego baseplates and larger lego sets right? Now that I’ve discussed the bases, let’s talk about the top of the table.
Here is the plywood I purchased:
The plywood is 1/2 inch thick, 78″ long by 20″ wide (I had the hardware store cut it to these measurements).
How I completed the wood top:
- Sand the top and sides until it is fairly smooth. It’s plywood, so it won’t ever be super smooth, but I wanted to make sure all the “loose splinters” were gone.
- Stain the wood with Minwax stain dark walnut. I applied two coats.
- Apply a few coats of Minwax Clear Brush Laquer. I used 3 coats.
A few things about the wood top; You can use practically any piece of wood for the top, just keep in mind those little hands. I didn’t want a heavy piece of wood for safety reasons and that’s why I thought this thin plywood would be a great option. So far, it’s worked well. You can always make the table smaller and more sturdy with a heavier piece of wood. Ultimately, the size of the entire table is up to you! Since I have two kids, I wanted a long table to fit two chairs under. Another thing- be careful about the edge of the table. If I could make a new table, I would have rounded the edges as to not have any pointed and sharp places for my kids to bump. Other than that I have no regrets.
Well folks, these step-by-step instructions don’t get any easier. You don’t have to be a DIY guru or even have any tools to complete this simple project. That’s why this is a great project for the non DIYers. Now it’s time to put the table together.
How to put the DIY lego storage table together
- After I measured and decided how far apart I wanted the bins, I added the 3M strips to the top to secure the plywood to the bins.
- I added 4 strips per storage bin.
- Place the wood piece securely on top of the bins and bear down to make sure the top sticks to the bins.
Once I secured the piece of wood to the bins, my simple lego storage table was done! Like I said, this is the perfect size for little hands and bodies to sit and create amazing Lego sets!
Note: I get a lot of questions about the stability of the plywood top with the 3M strips. If you position the plywood in the center of the bins, and use four strips per bin, then it should be plenty stable. That being said, if you have a kiddo that might be a little more destructive than the 3M strips can handle, you might opt for a more permanent solution like screws or wood glue.
My kids love their new adorable DIY lego table! The dimensions can be altered for a small space if needed! The good thing about a long table is that you can spread your legos out or even put a paper roll at one end and make a huge blank paper to draw on! It’s an easy way to create a large workspace for your little ones.
Like I said, this DIY kid’s craft table can be used as a storage table for anything relatively small. Whether you are making this for a craft room or a kids playroom, this table is the perfect addition!
P.S. I’ve got a great craft storage cabinet if you need more craft storage!
Best part, momma loves this table even more! Do the Legos always stay in the bins? No, but the kids are doing so much better about keeping all the lego pieces and lego plates in their bins and not all over my house! My Lego storage problem is finally solved!
P.S. This cute chair set isn’t available anymore, but these chairs are similar in color and work well too with a little table.
Lindsey**