How to make a lego table ? Today, we’re going to change things up and post a non-linen craft that I made for my son, a DIY Lego table. Like a lot of parents, I spent way too long stepping on Legos in every room of the house. I decided it was time to take control of the situation–with a cute craft, of course.
Now I’m sharing the results with you. Hopefully you’re inspired to try crafting Lego tables for your own kids.
The Need For A Lego Building Table
When my son turned four, our house suddenly transformed from Disney Car central to a Lego/Duplo household. Now instead of accidentally stepping on cars, I step on tiny Lego pieces in every room of the house. Ouch!
So I finally got tired of stepping on Legos and decided we needed a Lego table in my son’s room ASAP. We needed to get the pieces off the floor and put them into a dedicated spot. With a Lego table, I can tell him, the Legos need to stay by the table and in these bins.
The bags and plastic bins of Legos that we were using were not cutting it. Even if the Legos made it back into the bags, and that is a big IF, my son tends to take his Legos from room to room. So instead of me just stubbing my toe only in his room, I would end up stubbing my toe in every room. The madness needed to stop!
Why I Opted For A DIY Lego Table And How To Get Started
The problem is the Lego tables I saw on the web didn’t look cute at all and they were either too small or way too big. Plus, they seemed to cost an arm and a leg to buy. I also wanted something that would match his bedroom’s decor and something he could still use once he got older.
So I started researching and researching and I finally found a great blog post from a mom that made her son his own Lego table. I was intrigued by the idea because I never considered making my own table. I mean, seriously, Moi? What do I know about making a table? What I loved about her craft idea was that she bought a preexisting table and then added Lego base plates to it. Brilliant!
I modified her instructions to use a Ikea Lack coffee table since it’s lower to the ground and is reasonably priced at $30. Plus this coffee table also has a shelf underneath which is perfect for storage. So if your kid’s bedroom looks like Legos were thrown up all over it, like mine does, this Lego table tutorial is for you.
Building DIY Lego Tables
The first thing you need to do is buy an Ikea Lack square coffee table and assemble it. The top of the table measures slightly larger than 30″ square. This is perfect because the Lego extra large base plates are 15″ square. So four base plates should do it or you can get nine of the normal 10″ square base plates. I decided on the four larger base plates since it was more economical than buying nine smaller plates.
The Lego base plates come in blue, green and gray. I ultimately decided on the gray ones because I thought it would go better with my son’s room decor.
After assembling the table, lay out all four base plates onto the table and then piece by piece add a small strip of Velcro to the back of each base plate corner. Then stick the base plate to the table. Pretty easy, right?
Don’t Forget Storage For Lego Plates!
If you’re like me and sick of stepping on Legos, don’t forget about storage!
I bought these great bins on clearance at my local big box store. They are made by Rubbermaid and are perfect for this table. They easily fit on the shelf underneath and on the floor underneath if necessary. I also like that they don’t have covers which makes clean up much easier for my kids. So even if they just dump all the Legos in after playing, it would already be a big improvement over what I have now.
No more stubbed toes is a victory.
I don’t necessarily love the pattern but I do like the color of the bins. The accent colors are colorful like the Legos and the gray background matches my base plates. But what I love most about these bins is that they can be modified to what you need them for. They have these flexible dividers that can be popped open or closed. These dividers are great for Lego organization.
DIY Lego Table Craft Material List
- 1 x Ikea Lack Coffee Table {Michael’s Craft Store}
- 4 x Extra large Lego base plates (15″ square) {Lego}
- 4 x Rubbermaid Bento Decorative Storage Boxes {Target}- optional
- 1 x Box of Velcro sticky backs {Michael’s Craft Store}
DIY Lego Tables – Perfect for Kids of All Ages
If there’s one toy that no kid on the face of the Earth can resist, it has to be Lego. So instead of just buying a new set of blocks or a storage tub next time around, why not try your hand at putting together this incredible homemade Lego table that’s guaranteed to make building up a storm even more fun?
Supplies You’ll Need
It’s a surprisingly easy project to go about and the resulting table will keep on doing its job for years. In terms of supplies, you’ll need the following:
- Paint
- Brush Or Small Roller
- 3/4- By 16-Inch Wood Board
- Lego Bases
- Glue Dots
- 3 (15-Inch-Square) Lego Plates
- 3 Standard-Size Drawer Carts
- 2 (12-Inch) Squares Of Nonslip Shelf Liner
- Electrical Tape In Several Colors
- Kitchen-Drawer Organizers (Optional)
- Lego Base Plates For the Top (Optional but Recommended)
DIY Lego Tables Directions
Add a coat of paint in the color of your choosing to the board and let it dry. As it is to be used by kids on a regular basis, consider a second coat of paint for extra durability.
Use the glue to stick the Lego Base Plates to one side of the board, giving it plenty of time to dry.
Place the board on the top of the two storage units – you can stick it in place with glue or leave it loose at your discretion.
Add labels to the drawers of the storage unit as a guide to which colors or type of blocks should be stored in each.
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