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[quote=Anonymous]It depends.  If they're all mixed up, then the round bags that you can open flat on the floor and easily pull the cord and clean up are awesome.

If you'd like to organize them, I think the Ikea Trofast drawers are pretty good and some are only around 11" deep.  For small pieces, we use tool drawers from Akro Mills.  You can mount them on the wall.

I think sets that aren't in use are best stored in ziplock bags and then in boxes or tubs.  You can fit an awful on in bags.  And then put them away somewhere that you don't need to access frequently.

If you do organize, one tip -- organizing by color is usually a mistake.  It's nearly impossible to locate a particular piece in a sea of red.  Instead, organize by type of piece and the color you want will jump out.

I have a deal with my seven year old - As we have limited shelving/display space, he has to break down a set in order to build a new one.

We have a nook in the basement that we've dedicated to Lego and other activities.  I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how best to maximize the space.  As you'd imagine, there's a ton of online discussion of Lego organization, and I'm amazed by the Lego rooms folks have put together.[/quote]

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