How to raise bed height?

s_earley33

I have a Oikiture double bed.

It's a bit too low to store stuff underneath, so I want to purchase bed raisers. However my only concern is the centre support, if the beds raised it's just going to be suspended in the air. Can you get extended supports or does it matter If they suspend a bit if the beds higher?

MitchellMc

Hi @s_earley33,

If your Oikiture double bed currently has a centre support that touches the floor, then it’s playing an important structural role and should still be supported after you raise the bed. Using bed risers on only the outer legs while leaving the centre support suspended can lead to sagging in the middle, uneven weight distribution, and potential long-term damage to both the frame and mattress. In that case, you should raise the centre support by the same height as the rest of the bed, either by using an extra riser, a stable block, or an adjustable support leg. However, if the centre support is already slightly off the ground and not load-bearing, then it doesn’t matter if it remains suspended after raising the bed, as the structure is already designed to rely on the outer legs.

I would think that the same risers which you are using on the rest of the bed can be used on the centre support. If they are all currently touching the ground, they all move up the same height. Alternatively, untreated Pine can be used to create supports and we also have a range of furniture legs that might suit.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell