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NYC Apartment Gets LEGO Castle Bedroom
26 Oct
Summary
- Woman built a private bedroom using plastic blocks.
- The unique setup cost significantly less than a traditional wall.
- She dismantled the 'LEGO castle' after a year to move.
In August 2025, Alliyah Barre, a 24-year-old resident of New York City, ingeniously crafted a third bedroom within her apartment using reusable plastic building blocks. This unconventional approach circumvented building restrictions that prevented a traditional flex wall installation with a door, offering a more private living space.
Barre's 'LEGO castle,' built with EverBlocks and IKEA wardrobes, cost approximately $1,600. This was considerably less than the quoted $1,975 for a conventional flex wall. The process, though challenging and requiring trial and error, resulted in a functional, private room.
After a year, Barre dismantled her unique bedroom in August 2026 when she relocated to Toronto, Canada. She shared the dismantling process on TikTok and found a new owner for the blocks, allowing them to serve another purpose in a city where space is a premium.
