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    Home » Repurposed Furniture » DIY Lego Table {repurposed dresser}

    DIY Lego Table {repurposed dresser}

    Published by Gail | Published January 15, 2014 | Updated July 7, 2020
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    How to use an old dresser to make a great new diy lego table with storage and rolling seats. Yes! Repurpose the drawers for the seats. Crib spindles make the perfect nubby lego drawer knobs. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #furniture #dresser #kids #storage #solutions #lego via @repurposedlife

    This awesome lego table was made from a repurposed dresser. Yes! One dresser netted two awesome kid storage project ideas!

    repurposed dresser diy lego table

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    Repurposed Dresser Cut Apart

    I recently picked up a thrift store dresser for $20. I cut it apart for two projects. One project from the bottom is a kid’s bench.

    Dresser Top | Lego Table

    That left the top of the dresser. I made the dresser into a table. If you want the details how it all came together, click that link.

    This is how it last looked when you saw it. The weather turned cold and I had to put the project on hold.

    There were so many fabulous suggestions on how to finish off this table. I decided it should be a Lego table because my cousin had suggested I should make one.

    I don’t know a lot about Legos—so I did a Google image search. While looking at the pictures, I came up with the idea of making all of the drawer fronts look like Legos.

    Cut Crib Spindles into Lego Table Drawer Knobs

    I thought about buying some dowel rods. NOT! My lego pieces are 1 ¾ inches across,  on Amazon a 1 ½ inch dowel rod 4 feet long is over $28.00. Mine? FREE!

    I dug around in my stash and found these crib spindles. Because of the way they're made, I didn't have to measure... I cut them on the natural indentations on the spindles.

    This is what I got! 34 of them.

    Paint Lego Table Drawer Knobs

    I painted each of the lego table knobs using three different colors.

    I painted the drawer fronts to match, using Gorilla Wood Glue to attach the Lego nubs as knobs. After the glue dried, I used my nail gun to shoot a nail into each nub, then gave everything another quick coat of color.

    To clarify—I painted the drawer fronts and the nubs separately prior to attaching the nubs. On the quick coat of color, I realized how much easier it was to have done it the way I did. The nubs were difficult to paint around.

    Repurposed Dresser Lego Table

    diy lego table with storage and seating

    I took all the drawers, including the two drawers I made into seats (with storage) outside to take some pictures. BUT—do you see a problem? I had a pattern—red, yellow, blue, but apparently when I had the drawers in the kitchen painting them, I had one of them (the one on the right) turned the wrong way. I pulled the drawer out, and redid the blue and the red on the right drawer front.

     

    ahhhh, much better! Do you love this as much as I do? I love the Lego nubs! Really quite brilliant, don’t you think? They are large and chunky and will be perfect for little hands to grab as drawer pulls.

     

    I picked up this fabric online at Hancock. I thought it looked masculine, perfect for two young boys.

     

    repurposed dresser top into leggo table

    The seats are not hinged, they set on the drawers with cleats to hold them in place.

     

    The storage  this Lego table has is unbelievable!

    Rolling Storage Seats

    Instead of using regular wheels, I used these great ball bearing wheels from Harbor Freight. I saw them in one of my Catch as Catch Can features from Kammy’s Korner. I thought it might be easier for the little ones to maneuver. The bad part is… they are a little noisy. (Sorry Dana)

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    Add Base Plates

    I know the kids are going to love this Lego table after my cousins add the Lego baseplates to the top. (super imposed via picmonkey)

    I’m in the process of giving everything a couple of coats of Minwax Polycrylic to make it durable enough to last.

    gail

     

    see more repurposed dresser ideas here

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    1. A Gayle too

      August 24, 2022 at 11:48 am

      This made me smile today. What a great idea and your talents and skills are stellar!

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      • Gail Wilson

        August 24, 2022 at 5:46 pm

        Awwww, thanks Gayle! I feel so lucky to be able to do what I love and be my own boss.

        gail

    2. Fran

      August 24, 2022 at 10:12 am

      This is one of the most terrific repurpose that I have seen! You have a great 're'imagination!

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      • Gail Wilson

        August 24, 2022 at 5:48 pm

        Thank you SO much Fran! This was a fun project and went to some third cousins, or is it second cousin once removed? lol Two boys who LOVE legos and have a huge playroom big enough to have their own furniture. 🙂

        gail

    3. JustMe

      December 08, 2016 at 12:51 pm

      This is amazing!! I kept going over and over in my head what I wanted to do to my kids' mid century dresser set that I love...and viola! I saw this a long time ago, but for some reason it never occurred to me that this is just what my boys' room needs! Although I'll be using different colors, I hope you don't mind me being a copycat. lol 😉 I absolutely love those stools, too. I'm going to have to make some of those, with a table for them to play on (in hopes they'll leave my poor sofa table and coffee tables alone! ha!).

      By the way, Home Depot here in Florida has those dowels 1-1/4 (4 ft. long), for only $4.72! I'm going to grab a couple now...and then hope HD will cut them for me, too!

      Thanks again for the idea...I can't wait to get started!

      Reply
    4. Laurel Stephens

      February 21, 2014 at 9:42 pm

      Came back to feature your sweet table on Friday Finds today. Thanks for sharing, Gail!

      Reply
      • Gloria Lynn

        December 10, 2021 at 1:52 am

        My Home Depot would not cut mine for me!

    5. Theresa

      February 01, 2014 at 11:05 am

      This is adorable!!!~ What a great idea and so much talent!!

      Reply
    6. debbie

      January 21, 2014 at 9:57 am

      Hi, Gail.. catching up on some posts today.. Oh my gosh I cant believe how great this turned out.. so cute. Im sure they are going to love it and have lots of fun playing on this.

      Reply
    7. Christine

      January 19, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      love this...I am just working on our playroom...this would be perfect. Will you come and make one for me? LOL.... Here is our play room http://littlebrags.blogspot.com/2014/01/our-play-room.html

      Reply
    8. Tamara Tasse ~ This Mom is a Basket Case

      January 18, 2014 at 11:37 am

      This is absolutely brilliant!! My special needs son is obsessed with anything Lego and I've been wondering what to do with his room. We've just bought him a Ninjago bedding set and to turn his captains bed into a giant Lego bin would be the best thing ever! This is so inspiring!! Thank you!

      Reply
    9. Beth

      January 18, 2014 at 8:30 am

      I am super impressed and inspired.

      Reply
    10. Donna in SC

      January 16, 2014 at 12:34 pm

      BRILLIANT!! There is just no way this project could have turned out more perfect!

      Reply
    11. Niki Blake

      January 15, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      Gail this is amazing!!! I LOVE it!!! Oh how I wish I had the time these days to do one of these.......beautiful!

      Reply
    12. Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe

      January 15, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      This is so fun, Gail! My boys would flip over it. 🙂

      Reply
    13. Erin @ DIY on the Cheap

      January 15, 2014 at 6:20 pm

      Love this! So cute, and such a great idea! I'm on the lookout for creative Lego storage ideas because Legos are taking over our house!

      Reply
    14. Krista @thehappyhousie

      January 15, 2014 at 5:30 pm

      Wow- this is so amazing Gail!!

      Reply
    15. girlfromwva

      January 15, 2014 at 3:56 pm

      That is the neatest lego table i have ever seen! great job!

      Reply
    16. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking

      January 15, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      Gail that is awesome!! My son would have LOVED that table when he was younger... perfect for any lego-lover!

      Reply
    17. Vidya @ Whats Ur Home Story

      January 15, 2014 at 2:54 pm

      Oh my! I was at the container store last week and they had storage boxed that looked like Lego blocks. I was telling my husband how cute they were but $$$. This is the answer to that the $ problem! Great job. Pinning it.

      Reply
    18. Funky Junk Interiors

      January 15, 2014 at 2:46 pm

      Oh my goodness Gail... if this hasn't gone viral by now it will! This is such a fabulously fun idea for all that lego! Genius!

      Reply
    19. Megan @ Our PInteresting Family

      January 15, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      Absolutely amazing!!

      Reply
    20. Elizabeth Smith

      January 15, 2014 at 2:08 pm

      Gail, you're a genius! That looks so great! Any kid of any age would be thrilled to have that, I'm sure. 🙂

      Reply
    21. trinité

      January 15, 2014 at 1:23 pm

      Bonjour, vous êtes simplement géniale, j'adore tous vos relooking de meubles. BRAVO continuez comme ça !

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    22. Catherinese

      January 15, 2014 at 12:58 pm

      WaaaaY cOOl!!!
      Catherine

      Reply
    23. Laurel Stephens

      January 15, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      This is the CUTEST thing ever!! It's going on my Grandchildren (someday) Pinterest Board. I hope my kids will make one for their kids someday. Your Lego table is so practical, colorful and fun. Repurposing the crib spindles was so smart and so like you! What child (and parent) wouldn't love having this as part of a play space? I wouldn't be a bit surprised if a kid's furniture manufacturer comes knocking on your door to buy your idea. Brilliant and beautiful, Gail!

      Reply
    24. Nancy

      January 15, 2014 at 11:40 am

      Absolutely wonderful in every way Gail!!! You must send this to Lego's, seriously!! Any age Lego fanatic would love to have your storage solution in their home.

      Reply
    25. Kiersten

      January 15, 2014 at 10:46 am

      I am sure the lady who so rudely said you were wasting your time on the table because she hated it, is eating her words now. Hahaha. You are so very talented. Keep them coming.

      Reply
    26. Mary

      January 15, 2014 at 10:45 am

      Wow!! Kids will be thrilled to have this! Practical for moms and just too cool for kids! Awesome idea......

      Reply
    27. Denise... On a Whim

      January 15, 2014 at 10:43 am

      Awesome Gail! Love that you used crib spindles for the lego fronts! Very clever!

      Reply
    28. Julie @ follow your heart woodworking

      January 15, 2014 at 10:37 am

      Just fabulous, Gail!!!!!!!!!!!! What a great idea, kids and moms will love this table.

      Reply
    29. Gail Carroll

      January 15, 2014 at 10:32 am

      Hey, where did the coffin go? lol This is so awesome I actually giggled out loud with delight when I saw it!!

      Reply
    30. Mindi

      January 15, 2014 at 10:32 am

      It looks so amazingly awesome Gail!!!! Perfect! Yes, genius move on the knobs, they look just like legos! Every kid would love this table! You really scored on this one!!

      Reply
    31. Stephanie@cre8tive

      January 15, 2014 at 10:09 am

      Love it! It really is a life saver for those moms with boys and legos. Not that you or I would know about that lol I would of had to google everything as well. Great choice on the fabric too! Love that you left storage underneath the seats. So smart of you!

      Reply
    32. Korrie@RedHenHome

      January 15, 2014 at 10:08 am

      brilliant! How do you come up with these things?

      Reply
    33. Cindy

      January 15, 2014 at 9:59 am

      Gail. WHAT? This is so, so cool! How long would it take for you to trademark this idea and strike it rich?! haha xo

      Reply
    34. Carol

      January 15, 2014 at 9:49 am

      Love this! I'm surrounded by little boys, this would be perfect!

      Reply
    35. Bliss

      January 15, 2014 at 9:30 am

      OK.... flipping way to think out of the lego box!! This is crazy clever, I am pinning it.

      Reply
    36. Lynda Kyle

      January 15, 2014 at 9:28 am

      I have all girls and this makes me want to go and play with Lego's ❤

      Reply
    37. RettaB

      January 15, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Love the Lego table ! What a great addition to a boy's bedroom. So colorful and not lacking for storage. You never cease to amaze me!!!

      Reply
    38. cassie

      January 15, 2014 at 8:57 am

      HOLY MOLY! amazing, gail! i need it at my house! 😉

      Reply
    39. Jill

      January 15, 2014 at 8:38 am

      The baseplates are definitely the crowning touch! This will be a dream work station for any Lego maniac!

      You should send your project pics to Lego!

      Reply
    40. Johnnie

      January 15, 2014 at 8:28 am

      I LOVE this project. What a great idea for a child's room. You could also make it using pinks and purples for girls. My Great-grandson LOVES Legos. Thank you for sharing. I so appreciate all of you who share your projects, with instructions.

      Reply
    41. Holly

      January 15, 2014 at 8:28 am

      LOVE IT! And the fabric was a great choice!

      Reply
    42. Tammy

      January 15, 2014 at 8:18 am

      FREAKING AWESOME....!!!!!!! I absolutley love it ...I am so glad you got to share the finished product pictures.. and to think you just looked through your stash and found the knobs for free... great imagination..!!! I wish my mind worked that fast...!!!!! Can't wait to see your next project...!!!!

      Reply
    43. Brenda mattos

      January 15, 2014 at 8:04 am

      I have a 14 year old who would love this

      Reply
    44. Laurie Zerdecki

      January 15, 2014 at 7:53 am

      AMAZING!! What a great idea!!

      Reply
    45. Terri

      January 15, 2014 at 7:51 am

      OMG...YOU HAVE TOTALLY OUTDONE YOURSELF, GIRLIE! My daughter would die for something like this...she is always on the hunt for Lego storage ideas! Seriously, this ranks in my "top five" favorite projects you have done!! Pinning...

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    46. Debra @ MsMoozys Open House

      January 15, 2014 at 7:42 am

      WOW what an awesome and great idea, my boys are 8 and 10 and would still LOVE this. LOL Well the 8 year old is the Lego lover really. This is just awesome!!!! Thanks for sharing with us today, have a great one.

      Reply
    47. Toqua

      January 15, 2014 at 7:31 am

      Oh.My.Gosh. Gail! !! That is ADORABLE! ! What a GREAT idea!

      Reply
    48. Susan

      January 15, 2014 at 7:20 am

      I LOVE it Gail!!! That would be awesome in my classroom!!

      Reply
    49. Terri

      January 15, 2014 at 7:10 am

      It looks great. Fantastic idea. However I don't have 2 little boys to use this.
      My son and grandson often play with Lego so I don't think this would work for them lol.
      Good place for storage though.

      Reply
    50. Diane Cash

      January 15, 2014 at 6:54 am

      Going to make a great piece in some child's room. Great job!

      Reply
    51. Pam

      January 15, 2014 at 6:16 am

      Wow...I think you have really out done yourself this time! Amazing, I love it. I love the colors, the idea...everything!

      Reply
    52. Donna

      January 15, 2014 at 6:04 am

      Love it! Love it! Love it!

      Reply
    53. SuttonsDaze

      January 15, 2014 at 5:51 am

      Brilliant! I love this project!

      Reply
    54. Leslie

      January 15, 2014 at 4:54 am

      Brilliant!

      Reply
    55. Doris Henson

      January 15, 2014 at 4:28 am

      AMAZING!!!

      Reply

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