How to Create Storage Locations for LEGO Parts: Day 2

A good location connects a catalog entry to a real storage place. On day two of the “One Box in 7 Days” challenge, you will not catalog the entire contents yet. First, give one box, drawer, or compartment a short and unambiguous address.

If you completed day one, you already have a free account and your own warehouse. Now you will map one real storage place inside it.

What is a location in BricksIndex?

A warehouse represents a larger space or collection, such as “Home,” “Workshop,” or “MOC Collection.” A location identifies the exact place inside that warehouse: a shelf, box, drawer, or compartment. This means a search result does more than tell you “I own this part” — it also answers “Where is it?”

One level is enough to begin with. You do not need to design a complex location tree for your entire collection straight away.

How should you name your first location?

The name should also be visible on the physical container and still make sense several weeks later. Short labels that combine the type of storage with a number work well, for example:

• “Box A,”
• “Shelf 1 — drawer 3,”
• “Technic — small parts,”
• “Desk — compartment 2.”

Avoid names such as “Miscellaneous,” “Bricks,” or simply “Box.” Once you add another similar container, they will no longer be unambiguous. If you use numbers, write them in the same format on the box and in the system.

How to add a location step by step

1. Sign in and open the warehouse you created on day one.
2. Select + Location.
3. Enter a name that matches the real storage place.
4. Save the location and check whether you can identify it without looking inside the box.

If you use a phone, the three main warehouse actions are available at the bottom of the first section: add a part, add a set, and add a location. You can open the other tools later when you need them.

One location or several levels?

For a small box, one location is enough. If the container has compartments, you can begin with the box name and add more detailed locations later. The most important rule is that the structure should match the way you actually reach for your parts.

If you first choose a shelf, then a box, and finally a drawer, use the same order in your names. If you immediately recognize a container called “A3,” do not add unnecessary levels simply because the system allows it.

When is the day 2 task complete?

You can finish for the day when you have created one location, put the same name on the real container, and can point to that place without hesitation. Do not catalog everything yet. Tomorrow you will add just five items to test the complete workflow.

Start with your own warehouse

Do not have an account yet? Create a free BricksIndex account, set up a warehouse, and add your first location. You can also find more guidance in our article on how to organize a LEGO collection.

Frequently asked questions

Does a location have to represent a separate box?

No. It can represent a shelf, drawer, container, or compartment — choose the level that helps you find the item.

Can I change the name later?

Yes, but it is worth choosing a simple convention from the beginning so that the digital and physical labels remain consistent.

Do I need to create a location before adding parts?

It is not strictly required, but following this order is useful in this challenge. Every first item will immediately receive a real address, and your warehouse list will not become a catalog without storage information.

How many locations should I create at the beginning?

One. Add more only when the first location is clear and useful. A small system is easier to improve than a complex structure created without practical testing.