Bed riser alternatives include bookshelves or dressers, cinder blocks, lofting kits, chains, and wooden pallets. You can raise a bed by putting it directly on top of bookshelves or dressers, cinder blocks, or wooden pallets. You can use a lofting kit to lift your bed off of the ground and create storage space underneath, or you can use chains to hang your bed from the ceiling.

Elevate your space with these ways to raise and loft your bed Raising your bed is a great way to add some extra space to your dorm room. If you have a bed with a slotted frame, you can simply take out the bed frame and move it up to the...

Get the height you need for your bed and extra storage space with these affordable DIY Bed Risers! Let's find out the top picks below!

Cool solution for inclined bed frame that fits in an existing frame with a head board.

Are your metal bed frame legs an eyesore? Don't worry; we've got you covered. Hide them with a beautiful bed skirt or cover the legs with a wooden or upholstered box to give your bed a neat and sleek look. Problem solved!

Cinder Block Bed Frame / Storage Bed: For around $100 you can build this high bed with storage clearance of either 6", 8", 12", 14" or 16" depending by what kind of cinderblock stones you use. I used (2) 6" high cinder block stones providing 12" clearance. Perfect fit for a Banker Box!

This DIY bed frame tutorial is all about how to build a platform bed from start to finish. This DIY platform bed is made of framing lumber and solid walnut,...

Raised Bed With Expedit Bookshelves for Storage: I created underbed storage using Ikea Expedit Bookshelves. This is a super easy project with no sawing needed. And surprisingly, the bed is completely stable. Since I already had a bed and frame, it cost about $400.Parts needed: 3 X Ikea Expedit Bo…

See how to make a DIY Wood Bed Frame with step-by-step instructions, video tutorial and free printable building plans.

At minimum, a bed needs to be a comfortable place to sleep. But it has so much more potential than just that, too: With some clever hacking, beds can become a cozy reading escape, a storage-packed organization station, or a stylish centerpiece. From headboard redos to full-on transformations, these IKEA bed hacks will inspire you to think of new ways to approach one of your most-used pieces of furniture. Make bedtime fun with this KURA bed upgrade.