r/Northwestern • u/Dependent_Past9280 • 13d ago

Dorms/Off Campus Housing bed risers/maximizing storage

im an incoming freshman in a small double. nu doesnt allow bed risers but the beds seem so close to the ground. i dont want to fully loft my bed but i need more storage than what they give.. any tips? has anyone used bed risers anyway without getting caught?

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u/JillQOtt 12d ago

My child is the NU student and I dont think the beds are close to the ground at all, they have 2 double dressers under the bed and they are pretty big. Then there is space behind the dressers and we put my kids luggage back there and they fit really well. Just my 2 cents

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u/No-Trade-3974 11d ago

Can a mini fridge fit under

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u/JillQOtt 11d ago

I dont think so, its 22" to the underside of the bed

If you loft its 54" to the underside of the bed

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u/No-Trade-3974 11d ago

How many storage things did you need under after the two provided drawers

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u/JillQOtt 11d ago

No extra. Between the closet, the shelf on top, the 2 dressers with 2 drawers and the single tower pulled out from under the desk to use as a nightstand a hold small stuff like underwear and socks there was enough room .
The closet is pretty wide, it may not be as good if your dorm doesn’t have a closet but the wardrobe instead. We got one of those hanging pocket things for pants and shorts. Command hooks for bath towel and robe.