The 10 Best Bed Risers for Your College Dorm Room, According to People Who Just Need More Space

• Maximum Height: 8 inches
• Maximum Weight: 1,500 pounds
• Pros: stackable to achieve three sizes, includes electrical outlet and USB ports
• Cons: cannot use if bed is against the wall

Equipped with two fast-charging USB ports and an electrical outlet, this set is the ultimate study buddy for when you’re doing homework in bed. It features eight risers—four 3-inch and four 5-inch, which can be used alone or stacked to create 8 inches of height—and a 6-foot power cord that makes it easy to reach any outlet in your dorm room. Oh, and did we mention that it's made from sturdy, anti-scratch polypropylene plastic that can hold up to 1,500 pounds? "[These] raised the bed the perfect height to slide plastic shoe and sweater storage bins under our bed," writes one reviewer. "Love the USB and power outlet. I put the outlet at the foot of the bed so now I can plug our vacuum cleaner in so much easier....[no] more moving the furniture."

• Maximum Height: 8 inches
• Maximum Weight: 1,300 pounds
• Pros: comes in different colors and quantities, has a a depth of 0.7-inch for extra safety
• Cons: made from plastic which may wear over time

For the freshman who refuses to leave anything behind, these stackable plastic risers are a necessity. The set comes with four risers that can be adjusted to three height options: 3 inches, 5 inches and 8 inches (when combined), and can accommodate up to 1,300 pounds when used together. Plus, you can choose from three finishes to make sure they match your bedframe. One reviewer writes: “I love these—easy to use, and my dresser and fridge both fit under my bed because of the height of these risers.”

• Maximum Height: 7.5 inches
• Maximum Weight: 1,200 pounds
• Pros: can also be used as general furniture risers, easy to install
• Cons: made from plastic which may wear over time

This particularly affordable set of four plastic risers offers 7.5-inches of height and each riser can hold up to 300 pounds (so that's 1,200 when used all together). These bad boys also feature a 6.5-inch width that accommodates most standard twin-sized bed frames. As one happy shopper shares, "They're a great value. They're inexpensive yet very stable and sturdy [without] any rocking. They allow enough space to fit a larger under-bed storage drawer, which I need and is the reason I bought them. This is the second set I bought and I'm still using the set I bought years ago. They're still holding strong. I highly recommend them."

• Maximum Height: 6 inches
• Maximum Weight: 2,200 pounds
• Pros: can be used on other furniture besides beds, easy to install
• Cons: square shape might not work for all furniture

Something the other bed risers have forgotten is how common caster wheels can be on dorm beds. That said, this set of risers has you covered with a grooved shape that’s made for caster wheels to sink into without sliding. Each riser has a 3-inch height with a stackable design that can raise your bed a total of 6 inches. “I love the indentation on the riser. It is the exact shape and size of bed frame wheels. This cradles it nicely and doesn't allow for any wobbling or movement,” one reviewer writes, adding: “They look great under the bed skirt. It actually looks like furniture legs.”

• Maximum Height: 5 inches
• Maximum Weight: 36,000 pounds
• Pros: super sturdy aluminum, easy to clean
• Cons: assembly with wrench is needed

These risers are made from heavy-duty aluminum and are about as sturdy as you can get (without placing cinderblocks under your bed). Each set comes with four risers that offer 5 inches of height and are guaranteed not to bend or break by the brand. They can purportedly hold up to 9,000 pounds per leg (that's a whopping 36,000 pounds when you're using all four). “These are the best risers. I used these to loft my dorm bed which weighs a ton,” one buyer says. “They are very secure and don’t budge an inch. Super happy with this purchase.”

• Maximum Height: 6 inches
• Maximum Weight: 5,000 pounds
• Pros: comes with 4 anti-slip foam pads, stackable design
• Cons: only 3 inches tall alone

If you only need to store a few bins under your bed, these 3-inch risers are perfect for providing a little extra lift (and congrats, you’ve mastered the art of “not overpacking”). We love how this set has anti-slip foam pads at the top and anti-slip rubber pads for the bottom for a truly sturdy design that can hold up to 5,000 pounds when using all four. Plus, it features a stackable design, so if you ever find yourself cramming for space, you can stack another set on top for a 6-inch lift and a whole new world of hidden storage.

• Maximum Height: 23.5 inches
• Maximum Weight: 330 pounds
• Pros: ultra-strong carbon steel
• Cons: not suited for bigger beds, only compatible with wooden legs

If you’re looking to store a mini fridge, drawer organizers, a suitcase and more beneath your bed, these are the risers for you. They offer an additional 23.5 inches (!!) of height—which is four times the height of most standard risers—and come in two sleek carbon steel finishes. It’s worth mentioning, however, that they're only suitable for attaching to wooden legs and the excess height might make them wobbly on certain types of flooring. “[The set] doesn't really look ‘cute,’ but if you put a bed skirt that covers the tightening notches, it would be great…it did make the bed wobble a bit on the carpet, however, I [tried them] on laminate flooring and it was very sturdy. I definitely wouldn't purchase [this set] if you plan on using it in a carpeted room. Still, it’s [perfect for anyone who’s] going to college and needs more storage space,” writes one reviewer.

• Maximum Height: 12 inches
• Maximum Weight: 2,200 pounds
• Pros: stackable for more height, no-scratch rubber bottoms
• Cons: inside width may be too small for some furniture

If a wobbly bed or scuffed-up floor is your main concern, the no-slip, scratch-resistant rubber bottoms of these plastic risers have got you covered, all semester long. They're designed to be sturdy, stackable and sleek enough to match your under-bed containers. While this set comes with four 3-inch-high risers, you can stack them to 6-inch, 9-inch or even 12-inch height (although the latter is better for things like desks or tables). They’re made to handle heavy-duty furniture weighing up to 2,200 pounds, and reviewers rave about this set’s durability. “These are super sturdy. I bought two more sets in white. They are the best risers I have ever purchased,” one says.

• Maximum Height: 3 inches
• Maximum Weight: 8,000 pounds
• Pros: removable non-slip grippers, caster cup slot for wheels
• Cons: furniture pads sold separately

If the idea of aesthetic-ruining bed risers gives you hives, we feel you. Luckily, this set of plastic risers is the closest you can get to having the look of none at all. Not only is their clear design perfectly subtle and understated, but each one features a rubber O-ring bottom to grip the floor without scratching it. The set comes with eight 1-inch risers that can be stacked to achieve up to 3 inches in height—perfect for accommodating low-profile storage bins. One reviewer says, “These are so sturdy and durable and look so high end!” FYI: Each riser can lift up to 1,000 pounds, so when using all eight, they'll support up to 8,000 pounds.

• Maximum Height: 2 inches
• Maximum Weight: 2,000 pounds
• Pros: wood stain finish
• Cons: non-stackable

Sticking with the theme of dorm room aesthetics, we love these square wooden risers for their elegant appearance, which allows them to blend seamlessly with wooden bed frames, desks or dressers for a more curated look. The set includes four risers that can raise your furniture an additional 2 inches, with a total weight capacity of 2,000 pounds, ensuring that they won’t crack while you and your friends are hanging out after class. They also come complete with attachable felt pads to protect floors.