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Fall Sale Event! PlatformBeds.com has all Dapwood brand platform beds on Sale! Enjoy made in the USA custom wood furniture made in Albuquerque, NM. Quality solid wood products with many options. Queen size models starting at $350. Twin, Full, Queen, King and Cal King beds as well as Twin XL and Full XL size models.

The distinctive Nassau Bedroom Set Collection is inspired by the charming and classic lines of colonial plantation era style furniture. The prominent bed boasts a high headboard with louver panels flanked by turned posts with details such as simple round finials and bun legs, with matching footboard. PlatformBeds.com is offering this exclusive through their online retail website. Available as the Nassau Queen Platform Bed or in the Nassau 4 Pc. Bedroom Set Package. Hurry as quantities are limited. Discounted pricing shown online with free standard delivery anywhere in the continental United States.

The Kentucky Derby is of course a well known race for equestrian lovers but did you the know the sporting event has also sparked other contests? Oh yes. One of these is called the Great Bed Races held at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Broadcast live on the local WAVE-TV, 46 teams took part in this year's race which awards prizes for the three fastest teams, best decorated bed, cone eater and numerous other categories. Never have beds been used in such a spectacle. Money raised from the event goes to the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation and Kosair Charities. You can watch video and see images of the race through the WAVE 3 News website and in the story titled Great Bed Race Results which was just posted today. Hmmm, I wonder if they would take an out of state competitor? I'd race one of our round beds.

For many of us there comes a time when that 15-20 year old mattress has simply had enough. Sure it's been like a kind gentle friend over the years. Always there when you're tired or sick. When the kids were frightened by a storm and come crawling into it with you. Maybe just a comfortable place to rest and watch TV after a long day. Whatever the case there comes a day when we have to say goodbye to our old friend, the mattress and welcome a new one into our lives. So what exactly then is the best way to recycle our mattress if it's quite old or donate it if it still has a few years left in it?

I was trolling the internet the other night and came across an eco-friendly website called Earth911.com. This website is a great portal for tracking down recycling centers for all kinds of items, not just mattresses. When you arrive at the website you're presented with two fields to fill out. The first field asks that you fill in what type of item you want to recycle. I typed in mattress. The second field asks for a zip code, address, city or state and I simply plugged in my zip code then clicked search. Viola, a listing of about 4-5 businesses that accept donations or do recycling for my particular item appeared. Simple to do, easy to use.

Besides serving as a great search tool to make donations or recycle used items, the website also includes articles and an event calender discussing recycling and eco-friendly projects. Definitely worth a look.

I've had more frequent calls lately from customers telling me about bed bug problems. Those annoying little creatures that are becoming easier to get when traveling these days. The problem is from various readings I've found is that hotels are shrugging off infestations as nothing more than mosquitoes or spider bites and that becomes a real problem in controlling and attempting to eliminate the problem. Michael Colongione of the Huffington Post has an interesting write up on these pesky little bugs from 3/30/2011 called, "Bed Bugs Now Frequent Fliers on Airlines". Yep, the bed bugs are now taking to the skies. It gives some helpful and useful advise for being diligent and observant when it comes to detecting these little buggers. It may be cliche, but be careful out there and don't let the bed bugs bite.

PlatformBeds.com is pleased to announce their new line of bamboo platform beds are here for 2011. Made by Greenington Furniture these beds are available in several styles, sizes and finishes. With exotic grain and unique textures this furniture is sure to look great in any bedroom. Casegoods feature English dovetail construction and are made from moso bamboo. Sturdy drawer construction and steel glides ensure proper operation. Beds feature a slat support system which will accommodate most mattresses. To learn more about these bamboo platform beds visit our Modern Platform Beds section.

Platform Beds offers a great selection of upholstered platform beds. Choose from many that are made in Italy or the United States. These upholstered beds provide a look all your own by allowing the selection of fabric or leather coverings. Made to order just for you. Check out our fine upholstered platform beds at PlatformBeds.com.

PlatformBeds.com is currently offering over a dozen clearance sale platform beds. Choose from metal platform beds by Amisco ranging in sizes from full, queen, king and cal king. Select metal finishes available. Also available are closeout platform beds from LifeStyle Solutions. From upholstery to wood there are many available sizes to choose from all at clearance pricing. Available sizes for these beds include full, queen, king and cal king sizes. Brand new platform beds at reduced pricing. Perfect timing to save on popular discontinued styles and colors just before the holidays. Hurry for best selection.

Happy Halloween! It’s late October again and trick-or-treaters will be running all around this weekend looking for that big candy score. Bags in hand and dressed in ghoulish attire. Keep an eye out for the little ones as the moderate weather this weekend is sure to create big numbers of children heading out for trick-or-treating.

With Halloween here that means Thanksgiving is just around the corner. This also means Christmas is fast approaching. Which yes, you guessed it translates into holiday guests. Thanksgiving and Christmas are two holidays that typically offer the most in family gatherings and while most family may live close by. There are always those who come in from great distances and end up staying.

If you’ve got a spare room you’ve been considering turning into a guest room, PlatformBeds.com has some great specials on platform beds that would make a welcome addition to any room. American wood beds made in the USA can give any room warmth and beauty. Metal platform beds can create a more contemporary look to your décor. While upholstery platform beds provide that custom look and feel you won’t find with wood or metal beds. Visit the PlatformBeds.com website for a great selection of beds for the holidays.

When purchasing a new bed or bedroom set through Platform Beds, the first question that often comes to mind is "What do I do with my old bedroom furniture?" In an age when many of us are becoming more environmentally aware, there are alternatives to simply disposing of our old furniture into a landfill. Many choices exist in the way of recycling or up-cycling used furniture that can help benefit others.

Family or Friends
Used bedroom furniture may be in a condition that family or friends may be interested in adding for use in their homes. Whether you charge them for it or simply give them the furniture, this helps bring new life to furniture that you can no longer use but could be of great benefit to them.

Craigslist
http://www.craigslist.org
Founded by software engineer Craig Newmark, Craigslist was originally a way for him to help friends and co-workers keep up on San Francisco area events. What began in Newmark’s living room would evolve into one of the busiest websites on the web for finding jobs, apartments, furniture and more in an environment based on trust. By posting ads for things you’re looking for or selling you can find or provide what others have or need. Craigslist is perfect for selling used bedroom furniture on your own and reaching many potential buyers.

Goodwill Industries
http://donate.goodwill.org/
Goodwill Industries informs individuals up front about how donations impact their cause in the way of providing for jobs and training. Their website also shows an updating counter towards the bottom of the page displaying how many pounds of goods have been diverted away from landfills and have been up-cycled. Donating used furniture to Goodwill can be claimed on your taxes and helps provide a new life to your bed or bedroom set.

Salvation Army
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
The Salvation Army is a faith based organization. Founded by William Booth a minister in England in the late 1800’s he helped establish congregations made up of a variety of people from all different walks of life and helping those in need. Over a ten year period he went from just 10 volunteers to over a thousand and that tradition continues today as the movement has spread throughout the world. The Salvation Army accepts donations and participates in many community programs through funding raised through donations. Many centers offer free residential pickup on bulky furniture items being donated.

Recycling Centers
Sometimes used furniture isn’t in a condition where it can be donated or resold. Local centers of recycling can often break down your old furniture into components of steel, wood and plastics for recycling. This provides a much better alternative to sending your furniture to a landfill and is easier on the environment.

These are just a few examples of the many different options available for recycling your used bedroom furniture. The decisions we make impact the environment and we can leave less of a footprint by choosing options that not help benefit the environment but others as well.

PlatformBeds.com is pleased to introduce new lines of upholstered platform beds beginning in Fall 2010. Several leading American upholstery manufacturers will be producing platform style beds. Platform Beds will introduce these new styles in October. Some styles are already arriving to our showroom which will give our sales associates time to study these new designs in-store before being offered online. These new upholstery lines will be made available in fabric and premium grade leather options. Stop back for updates at PlatformBeds.com

PlatformBeds.com is pleased to offer Copeland Furniture platform beds. Made in Brandon, VT USA. These solid wood beds are available in a variety of styles and designs ranging from traditional to contemporary. Copeland offers a conventional finish or now available is an eco-friendly water borne finish. Cherry and maple woods are available. Copeland Beds are available in twin, full, queen and king sizes. Matching casegoods are also available in nightstands, chests, dressers and mirrors. Select your style of bed, choose the size and finish and add casegoods to match your furniture.

Copeland Furniture is delivered with our "White Glove In-Home Delivery" service. Furniture moving professionals will carefully handle your furniture and bring it into the room where you need it. Unpackaging and placing them where you need them. This delivery service will call to make arrangements for a specific day of delivery.

In the early 1970's the family owned company located to the small town of Brandon, VT. They began their business by building and making cider presses for small orchards and home use. From there Copeland Furniture began building butcher block kitchen furniture and adirondack style furniture for the Baby Boomer generation. This would gradually move the company into building and designing home furnishings in the way of bedroom and dining room furniture. Their dedication to design and commitment to quality earned Copeland the Sage Award in 2009. For more information about Copeland Furniture visit their website at www.CopelandFurniture.com

The Barbados twin size day bed offers a rich cappuccino finish and comes with a plush 8" mattress and to matching bolster pillows. This day bed can be configured with under bed shelving or under bed drawers for added storage. A coffee table and end table are also available to provide function to any room. The Barbados twin size day bed is an in-stock item and is usually delivered in 10-14 business days. Enjoy FREE shipping anywhere within the continental United States. Visit Platform Beds for more information, pricing and dimensions. The Barbados daybed is made available by the manufacturer LifeStyle Solutions.

PlatformBeds.com is proud to offer an exclusive line of storage platform beds. What makes storage beds so useful is the fact that they are designed for under bed drawer storage allowing to use the space beneath the bed rather than simply allowing it to be empty space. Storage beds make a great addition to bedrooms that are either limited on storage space or require the room to be as functional as possible. The majority of storage platform beds are available in sizes such as twin, full, queen and king sizes as well as extra long options. Most beds are made in the United States or Canada. Visit Platform Beds for a great selection of storage beds and platform beds.

Pictured Left: At Home Platform Bed with Optional Storage System.

PlatformBeds.com is currently offering a special closeout on our in-stock Sealy Futon Mattresses available for quick shipping and delivery within 5-7 business days. Choose from three different designs: Posture Form, Posture Lux and Posturepedic models. With a perfect blend of cotton/poly batting and layers of convoluted foam you'll find them to be quite comfortable. The Lux and Posturepedic models feature innerspring coils and provide ample support for guests or for everyday use. Because these are futon mattresses they are designed with a hinge that allows them to bend lengthwise in half but goes unnoticed in a sleep position. For rooms that have difficult access that prevent standard mattresses from being used, these are a great alternative as they can make it into most hard to reach spaces. Full & Queen sizes are available while supplies last.