Best Bed Riser Alternatives

Hate how low your bed sits, but aren’t sure of what solutions you can take advantage of to get it at a comfortable height?

Bed risers are a great option, but many people also hate the look or price point of these bed lifting solutions. Luckily there are many other alternatives you can take advantage of to customize the height of your bed for comfort or storage solutions. . 

Take a look at our most popular ideas and where to find them below. 

What are Bed Risers?

A bed riser is basically an extension of each leg of your bed that is placed under each bedpost to add height. Some designs can be stacked one upon another for a more customized fit, while some are pre measured and specific to a certain height. 

Why Do You Need Bed Risers?

Most modern mattresses require a platform style bed frame for support which has removed the height of a box spring. These low profile frames can be more difficult to get in and out of, and also don’t provide much storage space beneath them. 

A bed riser allows customization of the bed height for a better experience. 

Bed Riser Alternatives

Many people don’t like the look of bed risers and look for alternatives to fit their needs and interior decorative styles. Luckily there are many different ways you can safely raise your bed without having to depend on plain, boring bed riser designs. 

Caster Wheels

Castor wheels are easy to add to existing bed frames or bed riser alternatives to provide easy movability and a slight lift. Most also can be locked into place to avoid slipping on hardwood floors. 

Dressers

Looking to save on space and storage? Dressers can be durable options to raise your bed to various heights, including loft height, with little more than some repurposed dressers and a solid platform foundation underneath. 

Wooden Blocks

Plain or decorated wooden, square or rounded blocks provide height and decorative style that you can customize to your needs.

Cinder Blocks

Inexpensive and rustic looking, cinder blocks are durable and dependable choices that you can use to raise your bed to a desired level. They also spray paint well and are designed to take on the appearance of metal, stone, and other textures.

Wooden Crates

Stacked wooden crates are a great way to add a decorative touch and storage underneath your bed. Just be sure to get heavy duty, reinforced ones. Also consider using a platform benkie board or other foundation for added support. 

Tree Stumps

Love the rustic look but hate the cost of a rustic timbered frame? You can easily DIY your own with some strong tree logs or stumps and a homemade headboard. 

Bookshelves

Like the dresser hack explained above, bookshelves offer height and storage solutions. Perfect for smaller spaces, this is a great way to add to your decor and customize your space (especially in children’s rooms).

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Lofting Kit

A lofting kit provides all you need to raise your bed. These do generally require a ladder or step of some sort as the design is made to accommodate enough space beneath the bed to provide room to sit and store larger items. 

Cut Fence Posts

Fence posts are another great DIY hack that you can take advantage of to lift your existing frame. Just be sure to use a thick post that can be stabilized easily and not split when your bed legs are placed upon it.

Hanging Platform

Chains and ropes along with a pre built or DIY platform allows you to hang your bed. Just be sure to use supportive beams and materials designed to hold the weight of the bed, mattress, and bodies taking advantage of this unique option. 

Wooden Pallets

Wooden pallets are often free and a quick sand and stain can create a durable and unique bed frame for a platform style option. This also provides storage solutions and can be used with other types of supports (such as crates) for a customized look and use. 

Mattress Topper

Sometimes all you need is a simple mattress topper added to your existing mattress to raise it the few inches you desire!

Bed Wedge

A bed wedge won’t raise the entire mattress much, but it does wonders for head and/or foot lift. 

Our Top Bed Riser Alternatives

Our top bed riser alternatives are picked from the above suggestions to provide you an idea of what is out there for you to find what you need. These vary from DIY project materials to products specific to your needs. 

You might want to check: The Best Bed Risers Reviews

Wrapping it Up

Bed riser alternatives are a great way to add functionality and style to your bedroom, all while getting the profile you desire for a good night’s sleep. Most alternatives require a bit DIY planning and elbow grease, but are easy enough to do with good materials. You can also opt for mattress topper options to help provide a slight lift where needed.

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