# How to Raise the Height of a Sofa
Raising a couch so its seating surface is higher is sometimes a necessity, particularly for elderly people who have a hard time pulling themselves up off low furniture. Raising a couch also allows you to store items underneath and can give an old couch a new look. Several methods of raising a couch are available, each with its own benefits.
Things You'll Need
- Screw-based couch legs
- Couch lifts
- Wood blocks
Instructions
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Turn the couch onto its back and unscrew the old legs. Replace them with new, higher legs by screwing them in where the old ones were. New legs are available in various sizes and styles, and the can give the couch a new, modern look. Choose legs that suit the room's existing decor.
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Lift the couch and slide couch mounts under each leg or at all four corners. These are specially designed, commercially available mounts. They hold a lot of weigh and serve to raise beds or couches. Ensure each mount is evenly under each corner so the couch is stable.
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Set the couch up on blocks. Use cinder blocks or blocks of wood. This is the most affordable method, often applied by students. Add a long couch cover to the hide the blocks if you desired.
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