Reddit mentions: The best bed rises

I work in commercial furniture, and I deal with all manner of ergonomic products like sit-to-stand tables (electric, crank, pneumatic, spring-tensioned), keyboard arms/platforms, monitor arms, ergonomic chairs, lamps, etc.

What I would recommend for you, if you have the space for it, would not be to put an adjustable base under your desk, but to have a separate fixed, but standing-height tale in another place. The reason I recommend this is that drawing is probably best done in a space with better overhead lighting, and a more open space than the (likely) crowded space of your computer desk. If you have the space, get a ~42" high table as a separate work surface from your desk. There are even height-adjustable legs that could give you some adjustability around that 42"H, which is considered "bar height." There is also 36", which is considered "counter height." My recommendation would be to measure your kitchen counters. If that height works for you, then great...if not, put sheet pans or boards on top of phone books of shoe boxes until you get to the height that feels best. Then get that. You can also get something like this, and put it under a standard table to lift it to the height you'd want: https://www.amazon.com/Bedtime-Sleeper-Risers-Furniture-Heights/dp/B01C3RRDPW/ref=pd_lpo_201_tr_t_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=FJB3MWKZS4JQ1GPT48J2


The other reasons I would say to stay away from a height-adjustable table:

• You say you want to draw at this height. Adjustable-height tables get bouncier/wobblier the higher up you go, unless you are spending at least $8-900. That Ikea one will "rack" side-to-side (I won't even go into the quality issues I saw when one of my clients asked me to check them out so that they could save money over the commercial-grade ones they were buying) very badly. Less of an issue when you are typing (although some get headaches from their bouncing computer monitor, especially if it's on a arm), but probably more of an issue when you are trying to draw, I'd imagine.
  
  
• Cable management. If you have a desktop, you'll likely need to put that either on top of your desktop, or hanging underneath...which then might cause issue with printers or scanners that might be plugged into it on fixed tables. Then you'll need to have enough power and data cabling slack so that you will be able to reach you wall plugs without pulling anything tight...and then also buy under-desk cable managers so that you don't get your feet tangled up in the slack when the desk is down.
  
  
• They aren't cheap.
  
  

I want to second plastic storage boxes!! I packed almost everything in plastic bins (like 223 feet big ones). I stored them under my bed, which was on bed risers so that they'd fit underneath. In a small space, it helps a ton to have everything well organized. It's even better if they're not 100% full, because she'll end up with new stuff in her time there.
I suggest bins for: 1. bathroom stuff, makeup, medications; 2. school supplies and electronics; 3. cooking supplies and snacks; 4. cold season clothes; 5. warm season clothes; 6. bedding, towels, etc.
That should cover most things, but I'd say keep it at 9 bins or less. Any furniture type stuff not included.
Overall though, she'll need less than she thinks she does. Dorm rooms tend to be tiny. Less stuff increases your quality of life in them by a lot. She can always grab more stuff when she comes home for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

For example, I would say bring two towels maximum. (I brought one and was totally fine. Laundry is easy to do.) I didn't need really any cooking supplies. I used my meal plan for almost everything. A powerstrip with a long cord (6 feet+) was really useful though. Outlets were in weird places and we weren't allowed extension cords.

Edit: I had a shelf that went over my bed that was super handy. Depends on how the room is laid out, but it gave me a ton of extra space without taking up much. Like this one. That and a lamp were the only furniture I brought with me.

So I got the rack-mounted version, which is fairly big (was kind of terrified when I first opened the box). It also had VERY loud fans that I swapped out for different ones with a little soldering work. I suck at soldering as well, it was basically just cutting off the fan wire and connecting the new wire to the old stripped end, then heat shrink the connection nice and pretty.

My machine sits under an Ikea shelf in our second bedroom on top of a set of those bedpost-riser thingies. Like these. That's worked pretty well. You could probably turn it at whatever angle you want, so long as you can point the back of it in a direction that fires the hot air away from it. Mine sits with its face toward the wall so that it blows warm air into the middle of the room to dissipate. It mostly purrs quietly though so it's not too big a deal.

A tower probably isn't a bad deal though; it'd likely be a lot quieter because it'd have a desktop-grade fan in it instead of the jet-engine-like ones that came stock in mine. Probably a bit more power efficient as well; I don't have to worry about electricity for mine because I live in an apartment and it's part of my rent, lmao. I probably cost them 10 or 15 bucks a month in electricity.

Ripping DVDs will be a bit of a pain, but once they're all digital, it's pretty convenient. I could watch a movie right now at work, streamed from my server at home, authenticated with SSL using LDAP credentials, and Plex will transcode the bitrate so it can buffer fast enough. It's practically magic. It also lets you grab media pretty easily onto a laptop or phone so you can watch on planes or on a car ride.

Put some bed risers (e.g. like these) under the Linnmon's legs? I have some risers under my guest bed, and they seem perfectly stable with sleepers, people sitting on it, or whatever.

Or layer some MDF to create a spacer between the legs and top? MDF takes paint well, so you could probably match the desk's color pretty well.

I lived in Sauv 2 years ago but I'm pretty sure the furniture is the same in all the dorms. Yes the beds can be raised and lowered a bit but if you want a good lift on it you should get some bed risers cheap ones
the desks don't have locking drawers or anything but you can get a laptop lock with a steel cord that can wrap around the back of the desk to secure it.

Lived in a 550sft 1 bedroom for 5 years. Storage is key.

Get yourself a set of bed risers to increase bed storage.

Feel free to adjust closet organizers in the closets to fit your stuff perfectly (move a shelf down to fit your hanging shits just right thus you get a much larger top section for other storage).

Get rid of nick-nacks (anything that you don't use).

One of the greatest kitchen things I have ever done was eliminate my microwave, I have all kinds of room for activities on the counter now. Only used it once in a blue moon, we are stove/oven people.

Also, the more organized you are, the more space you will have.

YAY! :D let me think.... I'll add things to this post as I think of them.

Bed Caddy

Bed Risers

Hamper

This Book (my cousin got it for me when I started college way back when, and it really has a lot of good advice)

Storage

Dry Erase Calendar

Small Room Safe

Dorm Security

Command Strips

This amazing food/beverage station

A freaking PURPLE fridge

Brita

Make pooping in a shared bathroom less embarrassing

This photo display

An electric kettle

Also a planner! I like to make my own and use different colored pens to differentiate between my classes! If you want the template I use for my planner, I can send you a link to it! :D

honestly just do the same setup as u/carcaju suggest and mount the tv as it is in the picture, put the desk in the same spot as well. Definitely ditch the entertainment center. if that dark blue (?) lounge chair thing has 4 legs you could potentially get bed raisers like these to put creat some space for your records and games and such, and then itll be a little higher as well for better tv viewing

I can think of a few things that were useful for me (I'm trying not to duplicate):

• Shoe Organizer - I hung mine on the back of my closet door and stored things in there other than shoes (such as my hairbrush)
  
  
• Bed Risers - With these I was able to put full boxes of things under my bed
  
  
• Mattress Protector - I don't know how many people slept on the mattress in the dorms before me, so this gave me a lot of comfort. Mine was padded, too, so it made my bed super comfy!
  
  Would you like a falafel with that?

We went with this biometric safe. It actually fits perfectly in my nightstand.

We also got bed risers which allow us to stash the Liberator Ramp & Wedge underneath our formerly very-low bed. I only found out after ordering that our bed has 6 supports (not 4) so I had to order a second set. But it was still totally worth the investement. The new height allows for better edge-of-the-bed sex too. At any rate, if you are willing to raise the bed, you will have more options for storage.

I've used these before with great success. Found mine at a Winners years ago. Can try looking there or I found them on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.ca/Honey-Can-Do-STO-01136-Stackable-Square-Risers/dp/B0085T88VQ/ref=asc_df_B0085T88VQ/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=335157183548&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4545019988214290423&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9060756&hvtargid=pla-327526900004&psc=1

I use a small flat-pack desk. It's not great but does the job and doesn't take up too much of my one-bedroom apartment. I've also used a drafting table in the past. They're nice because you can usually adjust the height and they've got a lot of surface area. Quality ones are quite expensive though and the surface area actually tends to be larger than you can use ergonomically. You'll end up not able to reach the opposite edge comfortably because they're designed to be used in a vertical or slanted orientation, which you really can't do while working on figures.

If I had space for it, I'd probably invest in an L-shaped computer workstation and adjust the height by adding furniture risers. They're inexpensive and offer plenty of workspace. Spend more on the chair. A quality chair is really valuable if you're going to spend hours sitting.

I don't need these, but these bed lifts are really useful at helping manage storage space better.

I definitely recommend getting bed risers (I had some like this). They help store a lot more under your bed, which I think would be a good place for games.

I’m not sure if this is what you are looking for, but I found having my bed higher made getting out of it easier. I don’t know if your particular bed frame would support it, but bed risers are an inexpensive option that can give a little height to make getting out of bed/couches/chairs a bit easier.

I've owned a dozen beds and lived in a twice as many places over the years, mainly from being in the army. The best thing I got into was using bed pylons or cinder blocks (one time I used both). They lift the bed up (pylons about 6-8") which makes the area under the bed GREAT for storage. A lot of containers (even plastic ones with sliding drawers) then fit underneath.

The best part is how cheap it is. The pylons are really cheap and you can get them at walmart/amazon wherever.

If you're worried about then bed being unstable I never had a problem. I'm 6'2 and at my thinnest in the army I was still 230 and I've always had a vigorous dating life. The bed never fell off them (they actually have a depression at the top where the legs of the bed sit in and they're shaped like a ziggurat (aka Frustrum) which is just a pyramid With a flat top)


Just saying It's a 20$ fix and after 20 years I'm still using them.

edit: addendum I actually bought a set of similar items to raise my kitchen table up so I'd stop hitting my knees on it and I have a set for my electronic drum set which I felt was too low to the ground. Being tall (and I really don't consider 6'2 too tall) means you're constantly having to adjust things for height.

Here's my input along with links to products.

1. Put the bed on risers to add storage space.
   
2. Make a headboard for your bed. If you're handy, this can be done cheaply. If you're not handy, you can buy one for a reasonable price.
   
3. Can the dresser and the desk be swapped? If so, put the desk next to the bed so that you don't wake up to a wall to your right and so you can look out the window while working at your desk. The desk can also serve as a bedside table.
   
4. Mount the monitors on the wall to free up desk space. Here are a couple options - two singles and a double.
   
5. Re-do the shelves. They have a very garage feel. Some cheap board from the hardware store to even out the sides would make a real difference.
   
6. Put at least a picture above the bed on the side that's to your left while sleeping. It should be longer than it is tall. Scenery is good. I have this in my bedroom and I like the effect.
   
7. Mount the guitar on the wall.

Agree with the other guy that raising the bottom would be easier. Something like this might get it done easily.

Home-it Adjustable Bed Risers or Furniture Riser bed lifts in Heights of 8, 5 or 3 Inches Heavy Duty Set of 4 bed riser https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MH74S16/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wggeBbJVD6X5G

For me, it's important to be able to stow the drafting table when it's not in use, so my setup is:

Folding table (found mine at Aldi for $25)

Risers to bring it up a little higher

On top I have this big board with a 1-inch-square grid that I can stick pins in and iron on. It's from my grandma, so I'm not sure what it's called or whether they're still sold. Before she gave it to me, I was thinking about buying something like this.

Enjoy your new sewing studio!

Home-it 4-pack 5 to 6-inch SUPER QUALITY Black Bed Riser, helps you storage under the bed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQVR6WA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ArRlxbEJ975JP

Ahh that's brilliant I'll try that! I assume you mean something like this..

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073WFCV1L/ref=psdc_3732271_t1_B00MH74S16?th=1

We put our Nitro on bed risers like these, and that's been working well. The extra five inches makes a big difference.

Edit: Looks OK too, /u/flamingfungi

I have not personally used any of these products but a quick search showed some with really good reviews. As a rule I typically don't advise people on how to spend their money, but if I were looking for risers I'd go with these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01EQIN2QK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498340896&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=riser&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01A6JLVDE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1498340896&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=riser&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CKYYH4S/ref=mp_s_a_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1498341045&sr=8-26&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=riser

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009ZY0OKI/ref=mp_s_a_1_35?ie=UTF8&qid=1498341086&sr=8-35&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=riser&dpPl=1&dpID=21aeQDX6n7L&ref=plSrch

Sorry for the late reply. I don't get on here very much.

I used a generic pack of bed risers that I got on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Greenco-Strong-Furniture-Design-Storage/dp/B01CG8QW3W/ref=zg_bs_3732271_2/164-4782299-6161933).

I placed the entire desk, with casters on the bed risers. Removing the casters would have resulted in a 1-2" reduction in height. The casters can lock and orientating the wheels at 0, 90, 180, and 270 degrees results in no horizontal movement when working.

The setup I am using seems to work and lowering the desk to its lowest position still allows me to sit in my computer chair and work.

I would highly recommend a standing desk. My posture has improved and I have noticed an improvement in my lower back tone. The desk is also neat because you can force yourself to do leg exercises, i.e. squats and calf raises, and it slowly becomes second nature. My gf walked by my office yesterday and asked me what the hell I was doing and I was unknowingly doing squats.

Good luck!!

It's usually cheaper than a pillow, and from those I've talked to more comfortable for sleeping

You can pick up a set of these at a local retail store for like $8
https://www.amazon.com/Home-Adjustable-Risers-Furniture-Heights/dp/B00MH74S16

I imagine you're being sarcastic, but it's super easy

If the bed isn't adjustable, you can purchase bed risers like these for pretty cheap from many stores: https://www.amazon.com/Home-Adjustable-Risers-Furniture-Heights/dp/B00MH74S16

HEMNES Coffee table currently $120.

Ways to adapt for play:

1. Place on dining room table for multi-level play surface. Snacks have their own place on the base table. Here is my DIY version that's a bit larger.
   
   
2. Use some bed risers to lift it up to normal playing height.

I recommend buying bed risers to elevate your bed so you can fit some storage bins under the bed.

We use bed risers under our changing table. Works wonderfully for us.

https://www.amazon.com/Home-Adjustable-Risers-Furniture-Heights/dp/B00MH74S16/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539185622&sr=8-1&keywords=furniture+elevation+blocks

Would these work? Little much but they look nice.

I bought these at Bed Bath and Beyond (link leads to same product sold through Amazon) 2 years ago before I moved into Warren. I just moved into an apartment for my third year and am still using the same risers. They're very sturdy and are easy to use. Gets you about 8", so less than what others might give you, but they've worked well for me.

What you need is a a full-sized wedge pillow. they're more expensive, but at least they wouldn't cause you backaches.

An alternative would be to get bed risers (example: https://www.amazon.com/Home-Adjustable-Risers-Furniture-Heights/dp/B00MH74S16). Just put these under the two front legs of the bed and you're ready to go. It's also generally cheaper.

Underbed storage, yes. You can also buy risers (eg) to give yourself more underbed storage.

The views from the north tower (or anywhere, really) depend on how high up you are and which direction you're facing. I've only seen south-facing on the 14th floor and it was a pretty solid view (Williamsburg Bridge, among other things) but I can't speak for anywhere else in 3N.

Haven't lived in a 3-bedroom suite.

Stacking the road case, and adding these cheap risers have saved my back.

Have you considered using table leg extenders/risers on a regular table? Something like this could work.

Something like this: http://smile.amazon.com/Home--Adjustable-Risers-8-inch-Riser/dp/B00MH74S16/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451719401&sr=8-1&keywords=bed+lifter

Maybe something like this ?

I bought one of these frame and put it on top of these. And it's an extra thick mattress, to boot.

Don't forget risers! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MH74S16/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_NFkKAbF1GP4KN

Well the particular ones I was thinking of were from a dollar store, but here are some still very reasonably priced ones: https://www.amazon.com/Greenco-Strong-Furniture-Design-Storage/dp/B01CG8QW3W/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1475016562&sr=8-17&keywords=furniture+riser

Maybe just get some bed riser feet and put them under the changing table legs?

https://www.amazon.com/Home-Adjustable-Risers-Furniture-Heights/dp/B00MH74S16

Try desk risers. Changed my life: http://www.amazon.com/RAISE-820-0533-S-Clear-1x4x4-count/dp/B002FJ5PW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417800895&sr=8-1&keywords=desk+risers

Back in '03 I moved into Day Hall and we used bed risers to get storage underneath.

If you have a single or double, get bed risers. https://www.amazon.com/Home-Adjustable-Risers-Furniture-Heights/dp/B00MH74S16/

I have so much space underneath my bed to store stuff now.

Here's an idea, I've had to use something similar and it was sturdy for my bed:

Home-it Adjustable Bed Risers or Furniture Riser bed lifts in Heights of 8, 5 or 3 Inches Heavy Duty Set of 4 bed riser https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MH74S16/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yACOBbKVPAHSX

But what about this- Home-it Adjustable Bed Risers or Furniture Riser bed lifts in Heights of 8, 5 or 3 Inches Heavy Duty Set of 4 bed riser https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MH74S16/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_j283yb89JYBAJ

They lift the bed legs up so you can get the drawers and shelf under the dorm bed. They come as is it with Bluetooth outlets.
Home-it Adjustable Bed Risers or Furniture Riser bed lifts in Heights of 8, 5 or 3 Inches Heavy Duty Set of 4 bed riser https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MH74S16/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eBfKAbMRAJR93

Why not something like this

Don’t stack mattresses. You will not get the support your meant to get. I think it voids you’re warranty. Buy risers. Utopia Bedding Adjustable Bed Furniture Risers - 3, 5 or 8 Inch Heavy Duty Risers for Sofa, Table, and Chair - Set of 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073WFCV1L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_weQ4DbVJG6CSK Whitmor Bed Risers - Black (Set of 4) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AGP0U0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_1eQ4Db7WDHTBR Kyrieval 3 Inch Bed Risers Heavy Duty U Shape Adjustable Furniture Risers for Casters Wheels of Furniture, Sofa, Table and Couch 4 pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TP7P1V8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_pfQ4DbQYT7EP8 there are all kinds. Pick the right kind and right height. Measure and know how much to raise it. Those are some examples. There are tons.

I have a basic metal frame (most similar to this without middle supports) underneath my mattresses. I want to raise my bed to store stuff underneath in some wooden drawers I made. I'm afraid if I use traditional plastic bed risers it'll break through and crush my stuff. Should I consider metal ones instead?

The "bed" is just a mattress, box spring, and I'm guessing a standard metal frame?

Lose the metal frame and box spring and get yourself a frame with drawers, or just throw the metal frame on risers and get some plastic bins to slide under the bed.