Asked on Jul 23, 2015

Cheap way to get bed off floor

Dae
by Dae
Our Ikea bed frame broke after 6 or 7 years. Money is really tight. Is there a cheap way we can get mattress and box bring off floor and when I say cheap I mean basically almost free -lol. Thank you!
  9 answers
  • Anne Alexander Anne Alexander on Jul 24, 2015
    My first thought is to go on Craig's List and watch the FREE listing you will be amazed at the bed frames, wood, cement blocks, etc. I think you will something that will work for you project...look forward to pics if you find something really cool...
  • Funnygirl Funnygirl on Jul 24, 2015
    You can always do it with pallets.multiple ideas on hometalk or pinterest
  • Sheryll S Sheryll S on Jul 24, 2015
    Yes, what the other two said. If nothing else, go to HD and buy their 1 x 4 x 12's and use those for a support. I think they are around $3.40 ish now. I use those for about EVERYTHING. I made my headboard with them and it is great (if I do say so myself).
  • Neva Dew Neva Dew on Jul 24, 2015
    Wouldn't work for me (bad back and all that), but just stack the mattress and box spring. If they happen to be the super thick ones then your bed wouldn't be too low down and you'll have a modern, minimalist look.
  • Kristine Fiddelke Kristine Fiddelke on Jul 24, 2015
    I used concrete blocks in each corner and a couple in the middle once. Good Luck.
  • Kathleen M Palmer Kathleen M Palmer on Jul 24, 2015
    Search free items on local Craigslist site. There are always free & sometimes really nice bed frames on there. Good luck😊
  • DJ DJ on Jul 24, 2015
    Go to good will get a bed frame for around $4.00. Wipe it down and you are ready to go.
  • Dae Dae on Jul 24, 2015
    Thanks so much to you all. I really appreciate your suggestions.
  • Julies1949 Julies1949 on Jul 25, 2015
    Use wooden palletts- you can find them free everywhere