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Space is everything, especially in a small apartment, loft or dorm where you might not have much storage. Every bit is valuable real estate, and any additional storage area to stash your stuff can instantly assist in creating an organized and neat look, removing any disorderly piles and opening up new areas to use for something else (or for nothing at all, just to have more space).
That’s where the best bed risers can really help you literally rise above the mess. Within a few minutes, you’ve created a whole bunch of new floor space the size of your bed, sofa or whatever furniture you decide to lift.
What Are the Best Bed Risers?
While concrete blocks used to be the old go-to for lifting up a bed, they can cause damage to floors and the beds themselves. Modern risers not only look a whole lot more stylish than bare blocks, they’re also made to prevent scuffs and scratches to the surfaces above and underneath.
They can also hold some serious weight, ranging from 500-2000 pounds of capacity or more. The large, wide bases of these risers provide a steady foundation, and they often have raised edges on top to prevent bed legs from slipping off.
These are also helpful for tall people, or anyone with a health or mobility issue like bad knees, who may have trouble getting up from low beds, or prefer to sleep at a slight incline, as some are stackable and can raise one end of a bed up a few additional inches.
Finally, be sure to take a look at your furniture’s legs, along with proper measurements, to make sure the risers you’re eyeing will fit once they arrive. Not all furniture legs are created equal, and a chunky couch leg might need an entirely different riser than the skinny metal frame of a bed.
