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can I use bricks to raise my bed frame higher?

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dudsville · 15/12/2018 11:21

Years ago we bought a low bed frame. I'd like it to be a foot higher. Has anyone tried to raise their bed frame? I've seen risers that add 3 inches, that wouldn't do it for me.

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weaselwords · 15/12/2018 11:25

What are the legs/feet like on the bed? Bricks might get a bit wobbly!

KurriKurri · 15/12/2018 11:25

I think bricks would be a bit unstable. How about having two matresses one on top of the other ?

redsummershoes · 15/12/2018 11:31

only if you were to make yourself a plinth from bricks and mortar. maybe with a fence post bracket for the bed leg to slot into.
otherwise you might get a nasty surprise.
tbh a man&van or a joiner/carpenter should be able to custom make you something that looks nice, is safe, to your required height.

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JustWhatINeededNow · 15/12/2018 11:33

Can you post a photo of the legs please?

I'm an OT and could probably advise

ViragoKnows · 15/12/2018 11:36

These wiuld five you a 20cm/ 8” increase;

www.amazon.co.uk/Design61-adjustable-different-Furniture-Elephant/dp/B01AI6VP7W/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ref=plSrch&keywords=bed+chair+riser+20cm&dpPl=1&dpID=41-fmwn9yNL&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&tag=mumsnetforum-21&ie=UTF8&qid=1544873753&sr=8-1

ViragoKnows · 15/12/2018 11:37

Would give...

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dudsville · 15/12/2018 11:40

I don't know how to post pics but thanks OT! It has thick square flat wooden legs.

I'll check out that link virago, thanks!

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DianaBlythe · 15/12/2018 11:42

Bricks might be wobbly. What about books?

AlanThePig · 15/12/2018 11:43

@dudsville I have the risers Virago posted in white on my kitchen table. I bought chairs that wouldn't go under so raised the table.

They are perfectly stable and would work for you.

Whatwaswrongwiththatusername · 15/12/2018 12:06

Haven't tried this, but my first thought would be how many times will you stub your toes on the bricks in the middle of the night? :/ Or am I just clumsy?!

Sitranced · 15/12/2018 12:10

Breeze blocks would be fine. You'd need to stack them horizontally not vertically.

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dudsville · 15/12/2018 14:48

Re toe stubbing, the feet are helpfully set in several inches and the mattress goes to the edge of the slats so it's a good bed for feet!

Thanks all, I will look at bricks!

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Pinknecklace · 15/12/2018 16:34

I have these. They are great because they are stackable www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01N19Y9DN?tag=mumsnetforum-21

InvisibleToEveryone · 15/12/2018 17:31

What about one the IKEA hacks with the kallax units??

this sort of thing

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