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The Best Bed Risers to Boost Your Bedroom’s Storage Space
Don’t sweat the small space.
Back-to-school season is upon us, and the time for stocking up on dorm decor is now! Since college-issued bed frames usually aren't high enough to fit an undergrad's mountain of stuff underneath, investing in bed risers (that you'll use for campus life and beyond) are a must.
But they're not just ideal for students. Bed risers are platforms that are usually made of heavy-duty plastic or wood, and they not only add extra lift to bed frames, but smaller 1-inch-high furniture lifts can raise an awkwardly low couch or desk as well, which is especially great for older users who may have trouble getting up from the furniture sometimes.
The Best Bed Risers
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Before you add the first set you see to your cart, you should consider the height of your bed risers. Extra-tall heights might result in an awkwardly high bed, so think about the maximum amount of height that you would add to your bed and choose accordingly. Some of these sets come in smaller size increments and can be stacked, which is great if you want just a little lift or if you want more customization flexibility. If you're buying furniture lifts to boost a couch's height, keep in mind if your couch is irregularly shaped and needs more than the standard four risers that come in a set.
It's also important to note that some brief but heavy lifting is involved with setting up bed risers. You can just set the legs of your bed frame right on top of each of them or into their designated notch. We usually install them one at a time, lifting each corner of the bed to set on top of each riser. But if you don't have the ability to lift the corners of your bed yourself, it's a good idea to have some help on hand before you get started.
The right set of bed risers can easily help you maximize the storage potential in your small-space dwelling and give your bed a boost. And best of all, they're a very affordable investment — check out our guide here to learn more.
Utopia Bedding Adjustable Bed Furniture Risers
Utopia Bedding Adjustable Bed Furniture Risers
Key specs
- Height Range: 3-8 inches
- Available colors: 3
Now you don't have to be stuck with just one-bed height throughout your college career. This plastic bed riser set offers three different heights, lifting your frame 3, 5, or 8 inches higher. In the event that you downsize your stuff, you can make adjustments accordingly. It also comes in brown, black, and white, so you can better match them to your bed frame.
Adjustable, affordable, and able to blend in with the room's decor thanks to its color options, it's no surprise these top-rated risers have earned over 20,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.
“These worked great! They are sturdy and strong,” one reviewer noted. “I’m tall, and most furniture is just too short for me. Added these to my couch and love seat, and now it’s a lot easier to sit down and get up.”
HOLDN’ STORAGE Bed Risers with Power Outlet and USB Ports
HOLDN’ STORAGE Bed Risers with Power Outlet and USB Ports
Key specs
- Height: 7.25 inches
- Available colors: 1
Underbed storage and 2-in-1 products become essential in a small space like a dorm room. These black bed risers may come in just one height and color option, but the set comes with a single plug-in riser that makes it possible to charge up to four of your devices within an arm's reach.
Home-it Black Bed Risers
• Height: 6 inches
• Available colors: 1
This standard set of durable plastic polymer bed lifts may be no-frills, but they get the job done. Adding 6 inches to a frame, they have a 1-inch recessed crater at the top, which helps prevent casters from sliding off the edge.
Plus, they're designed to be easily stacked and stored when not in use, making them easier to pack.
BTSD-home Heavy Duty Bed Risers
BTSD-home Heavy Duty Bed Risers
Key specs
- Height: 2.6 inches
- Available colors: 2
If the bed frame or furniture you're dealing with has wheels on the legs, many risers may be ill-equipped to properly accommodate and cradle the wheels, which can be downright dangerous. These BTSD-home lifts feature a deep V groove that prevents the wheels from sliding or rolling, ensuring a stable and safe sleep.
Plus, these risers can be stacked to increase the total height to 4.6 inches.
Mercer41 Gold Hanscom Bed Riser
Mercer41 Gold Hanscom Bed Riser
Key specs
- Height: 3.5 inches
- Available colors: 1
Most of the risers on this list are meant to be unobtrusive, the kind of bland squares that blend into the room and don’t attract much attention to themselves. But maybe you want some risers with a little flair.
Whether you’re looking to add a bit of glisten to the base of your barstools or brighten up the bottom of your bed frame, these will do the trick. “These were a total lifesaver for me since I have lower nightstands with a bed that’s a little high,” one Wayfair reviewer shared. “Works fantastic and looks great!”
BTSD-home Heavy Duty Stackable Bed Risers
BTSD-home Heavy Duty Stackable Bed Risers
• Height: 3 inches
• Available colors: 4
These 3-inch-high, block-shaped risers come in a set of four, but they are built to click into each other to double the height. You might want to consider buying two of these sets if you want the flexibility to lift and lower your bed over time.
Available in four different colors, the exterior of these bed risers is made of heavy-duty plastic, and the top and bottom are padded with a rubbery material that prevents any sliding or scratching.
Utopia Bedding 2-Inch Bed Risers
• Height Range: 2-4 inches
• Available colors: 3
Another stackable set, these eight plastic bed risers, are great if you don't want a lot of extra lift that would make it difficult to get into bed.
With these, you can elevate a low bed frame another 2 inches by themselves or 4 inches total when doubled up. They are equipped with rubber padding on the bottom and nonslip coating on top to prevent any shifting.
iPrimio Rubber-Coated Bed Risers
iPrimio Rubber-Coated Bed Risers
• Height: 4 inches
• Available colors: 2
Like many of the other picks on this list, these bed risers are made of plastic, but they're equipped with a rubber-coated plate and base for added durability and to prevent them from scratching your floors.
Giving your bed frame just a 3-inch boost, this set of bed risers grants dorm dwellers a little extra space for their laundry and any underbed organization.
Honey-Can-Do Wooden Bed Lifts
Honey-Can-Do Wooden Bed Lifts
• Height: 3 inches
• Available colors: 2
If you have a wooden bed frame, this bed riser set adds a much more cohesive and sophisticated look to your decor. It comes in either a walnut or mahogany tone.
While you can opt for just one set to boost the bed an extra 3 inches, getting a second matching set allows you to lock them together. The risers have a circular indent in the middle to hold frames of various sizes, with or without casters attached.
FASONLA Wooden Furniture Risers
FASONLA Wooden Furniture Risers
• Height Range: 1-2 inches
• Available colors: 1
Need to boost your sofa so that your robot vacuum can clean underneath it? This set of eight risers is a surprisingly attractive solution.
A more sculptural take on traditional furniture risers, these circular, solid oak risers only add 1 inch of height each (or 2 inches when doubled), but they can be stacked up to four high in various configurations. You may need to purchase an additional set for the full, arty effect.
“Our sofa has one busted leg, and this riser is height-adjustable, so I added a few of the smaller additional discs included in the package to get the right level of lift,” says one 5-star reviewer. “My couch is also all teakwood and extremely heavy, and these have thus far stood up to the weight of that when fully occupied.”
Slipstick Stack-Its Adjustable Bed Risers
Slipstick Stack-Its Adjustable Bed Risers
• Height Range: 1-2 inches
• Available colors: 1
These 1-inch-high clear plastic bed risers may be the most versatile option of them all. Available in a set of eight, they can slip under a bed frame or table for a small boost, or they can be doubled up for a total of 2 inches of added height.
We like that their recessed top holds swiveling casters in place and that they each have a rubber O ring on their bottoms to grip the floor without scratching it.
Michael Natale is the news editor for Best Products, covering a wide range of topics like gifting, lifestyle, pop culture, and more. He has covered pop culture and commerce professionally for over a decade. His past journalistic writing can be found on sites such as Yahoo! and Comic Book Resources, his podcast appearances can be found wherever you get your podcasts, and his fiction can’t be found anywhere, because it’s not particularly good.
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