From Design Sketches to a Real-Life LEGO Dream Room, Atlas’ big boy LEGO room is officially complete! What started as a tip toe in the world of LEGO, turned into a full cannonball into a DIY LEGO bedroom makeover that blended creativity, function, and a whole lot of patience. This wasn’t just a room refresh. This was a Pinterest board come to life—from custom LEGO storage to statement decor pieces and a car bed that took its sweet time to arrive. Worth it? Absolutely.
After 4 years with my January birthday baby, I was ready to take a PARTY break for one year. I sat down Atlas and said: instead of 1 day to celebrate- what if we redid your room so you can have a party, everyday!
Like any good project, this one started on a screen. I mocked up the layout in Adobe (of course I did), mapping out shelving, lighting, and how we could create a space that would grow with him—not just something cute for right now.
Seeing those sketches translate into a real LEGO playroom felt surreal. Every build, shelf, and detail had a purpose.
What were we working with? Five years of outgrown nursery. We transitioned his crib the max three times, we over used the infamous IKEA KALLAX units vertically and horizontally. The peel and stick wallpaper- was barely holding on.
After operation clear out and before room install, we had to rewire electrical to accommodate a projector. One small idea turned into a full-blown project, but now the room doubles as a LEGO build zone and a cozy movie space. Totally worth the extra effort.
The biggest DIY win? Custom LEGO floating shelves. These shelves turned LEGO builds into actual displays- like art, but cooler. DIY projects like this gave the room character, not just minifigs.
Finds We Loved (Yes, Even With the Wait)
Let’s talk about the bed. He was NOT aggreeing to a basic bed. He also was NOT into bunk beds or beds with under stage desks. So what would ANY young boy want for a bed? A car bed! Maybe he can now get a CB radio and talk to other car beds!
This was a major Amazon score- even though delivery took a shocking 4–6 weeks (I know… AMAZON). Once it arrived, it anchored the entire room.
My other favorite Amazon find was his LEGO Comforter - It’s comfortable, playful, and even came with bonus school supplies like a pencil case and folders—which felt like an unexpected win. He opened it mid January after a Tuesday delivery drop of and screamed, “This is what I wanted for Christmas!”
Etsy- I know, its a WIN! We ordered LEGO Vinyl wall stickers and the quality was incredible. Also, after a fail from an amazon order I had to resort to Etsy for a wall light switch and after its as installed it was touch the room needed.
I won’t sugarcoat it—there were moments.
Packages showing up daily.
Me asking, “Wait… this is eight shelves?”
The bed delay.
That 2 am night where I cried and said “I wish I had done a party instead.”
That awkward almost-finished stage where nothing feels done.
But once everything came together, it clicked. The room feels creative, functional, and full of personality. A space where he can build, imagine, rest, and feel proud of what he creates. He wont leave!
Now, I’m in my lego era too!
XoXo
Britt
