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

FIRST TIME LEGOLANDERS! Our family spent three summer days at LEGOLAND California Resort and we are breaking it down piece by piece. AND also giving the GOLD on how to FIND MR GOLD!

Day 1 (Sunday): Hotel Arrival & Brick Building

We arrived Sunday and dove straight into the LEGOLAND creative spirit. As first timers why would you not. Atlas found build zones around every corner and especially loved the in room scavenger hunt prizes! He also began practicing asking EVERY Model Citizen (people who work their) is the have “Seen Mr Gold or Space Baby.” It has to be from a child and the limited edition pop badges are hard to come by. We tried our hand at bingo and ditched story time early, preferring to dance the night away at he night club and ride the disco-ball elevators. The pool was a literally and physically cool with a walk in entrance and floating legos to build your own rafts.

Day 2 (Monday): Water Park & SEA LIFE Aquarium

Monday was pro-level splash time. From chillin on the Build‑A‑Raft River to beating times on the Riptide Racers we made our way through LEGOLAND’S WATERPARK. DUPLO Splash Safari is where we cabana’d. Cragger’s Swamp and Eglor’s Build-A-Boat was a fave but the ultimate family moment was floating in the Lion Temple Wave Pool. After a full day at the park we were off to the SEA LIFE Aquarium- LEGO displays as sea-creature exhibits. There was a fun passport stamping program that allowed us to learn more about he creatures and keep the little entertained.

Day 3 (Tuesday): Theme Park & The Mr. Gold Badge

We closed our trip at the main park, experiencing a lineup of rides:

Explorer River Quest
DUPLO Little Dino Trail
Emmet’s Flying Adventure
Unikitty’s Disco Drop
Legoland Express
Driving School (Atlas’s driver’s license debut)
Sky Patrol
Skipper School
LEGO City: Deep Sea Adventure (submarine ride!)
The Royal Joust
LEGO Show Place
Ferrari Build & Race
Miniland USA

Atlas had countless firsts—his face lit up riding the disco drop multiple times and driving his first car in a sleek lego red vehicle. His two-day practice of asking for Mr Gold and Space Baby paid off: he confidently asked, “Do you have Mr. Gold?” to a Model Citizen at the park entrance and walked away with LEGOLAND’s rarest collector’s keepsake—the elusive Mr. Gold Pop Badge. We drove home to San Diego with hearts full and a badge to prove it!

Okay, ready for some first time tips or what I wish I would have known going there?

Arrive early and take advantage of the Early Park Access for Hotel Guests at LEGOLAND California
Littles be ready to ask staff daily for Pop Badges—Mr. Gold appears only in limited numbers each day
Bring your own snacks and plan restroom visits—Food places were PACKED and the restrooms were too far apart. Apple Fries are totally worth it!
Leave time for creation stations and let your kids be kid but stay attentive for safety and inclusivity.
AND REMEMBER … Patience is key—focus on your kids, not others. Be mindful in crowded LEGO areas and maintain your own boundary of fun!

Hope EVERYTHING about this IS AWESOME!

XoXo

Britt