Platform Beds Blog

Maybe you've been waking up in the morning with a sore back or tossing and turning on your mattress. Is it time for a new mattress? Often purchasing a new mattress only comes along every 15-20 years as most mattresses will often wear well up until this point. If your mattress falls into this age range then it is quite possible that it's time to replace that mattress. Does your mattress still provide good support? Waking up with aches and pains may be related to health concerns but they may also be because of your mattress. Consult your doctor or physician when you have aches and pains for a prolonged period of time to make sure there aren't related health issues causing it. However, if you can rule out your health then it is likely that those aches and pains are being caused by your mattress and would be a good indication that it's time to replace your mattress. Your body will usually let you know when it's time for a new mattress and remember to give yourself some time to get used to a new mattress if you decide to purchase a new one. We spend on average 8 hours of our 24 hours a day on our mattress. It's a good idea to make sure that when it's time for a new mattress that every effort be made to find the one that will provide us with the most comfort and support.

PlatformBeds.com is offering a special from May 17th, 2009 through June 17th, 2009. During the special if you call in your Amisco order to 888-717-7908 you'll receive an additional 10% off your Amisco bed & casegoods purchase. This is a great way to save on popular Amisco bed styles and finishes. There are also 7 styles available quick ship that can be delivered 5-7 days after you place your order in select finishes. Hurry and call PlatformBeds.com to take advantage of these specials.

Please note: special excludes closeout Amisco products.

One of our newest additions to the American platform bed lineup - The Brookfield Platform Bed. This latest design features traditional styling with ornate panels in the headboard and footboard of this bed. Octogon shaped legs provide a unique look to this design. Choose from any number of woods including poplar, oak, birch, alder, cherry and hickory. Over a dozen finishes available. The Brookfield Platform bed can be made in twin, full, queen, king and extra long bed sizes. Available as a standard bed or can be made with an optional underbed storage system. These beds are bench built and made in the United States. Heirloom quality furniture at an affordable price.

Sometimes when you're sitting around and relaxing you come up with thoughts or ideas by seeing things around you. Today was one of those days for me. I was in the bedroom showroom and was just casually looking around at the various beds and mattresses and thought "how do you decide on the right platform bed?" There are just so many to choose from. Most of us don't have this thought on a daily basis, but when you work around furniture little questions like these pop in from time to time. So, here is my list of what I believe to be the 5 most important factors in choosing your new platform bed.

1.) What materials should your new platform bed be made from? There are a variety of materials that beds can be made from. The two most popular though are wood or metal. Wood platform beds can range in materials such as oak, alder, maple, cherry, rubberwood or pine. Wood beds can be more traditional in appearance but in recent years have become more modern. Metal platform beds are made from steel and present a more industrial look to your bedroom.

2.) What size platform bed are you looking for? The #1 seller in beds is queen size followed by the #2 seller king size. These are the most common sizes out there but maybe you're shopping for a teenager or young adult who can't fit these beds in their room. If that's the case consider extra long size beds. Extra long or XL as they are often referred to come in the same length as a queen or king bed but are offered in standard twin or full size widths. Great for smaller rooms!

3.) What matching furniture will you need? Matching bedroom furniture such as nightstands, dressers, chests and mirrors are often referred to as case goods. Case goods provide you with a place to store clothing, bedding or anything else you can think of. When figuring out new bedroom furniture it's a good idea to consider your current closet storage and then determine what casegoods may be needed to help accommodate all of your belongings.

4.) Determine your price range. The first thing to figure out when shopping for a new platform bed is determining the price range you can afford. There are platform beds that are $300 all the way up to beds that are $10,000. Finding the quality you want at the price you can afford can be accomplished however. Speak to a qualified sales associate who can walk you through the different products and tell you the pros and cons to help find what you're looking for.

5.) Is your platform bed a stocked item or will it need to be made? When choosing a new platform bed consider too the lead time it will take to receive your new bed. There are many beds that are stocked for quick delivery. However many of the higher end products are bench built and made to order. These can take anywhere from 4-8 weeks depending on the manufacturer. The advantage though is custom made platform beds will be available in many more color choices versus stock beds which will be offered usually in just a few choices.

Thinking about these things ahead of time should make your purchasing decision easier. Much like buying a new car or home, we don't typically buy furniture often so when it comes time give some thought to what you need in a new platform bed as well as matching case goods to help with any of your storage needs.

Choosing the right bed for your bedroom doesn't have to be a challenge. Find the best bed for your bedroom by determining your needs and what your bed should do for the space where it's being placed. The first thing to determine is the size of bed your bedroom can handle. Twin and full size beds are often the best sizes for smaller rooms. If your furnishing a master bedroom you'll want to consider queen or king size beds. Young adults may opt to move into an extra long or xl bed. These beds are available twin xl and full xl.

There are platform beds that feature under bed storage. These beds will provide you with storage beneath the bed which is great for space saving in tight bedrooms where dressers and chests may not fit. Under bed storage can be used for clothing, bedding or any number of uses. Some beds are also available with built in bookcase storage. These beds can be useful as they provide a spot for your favorite book or items.

The style of bed you choose should also blend in with your decor. Many platform beds are available in wood or metal. Some beds are also available covered in fabric, leather or pvc which can provide a unique look. Color options will often be available in various models. Traditional and modern designs will help accent your room based on your bedroom decor. Beds may feature interesting additions such as built in nightstands, glass panels or bed lift storage systems. Depending on the features you need for your bed.

Our birch platform beds from Canada feature modern lines and contemporary designs that are sure to bring a new look to any bedroom. Available in queen and king sizes. Many of these beds are available with your choice of a slat support system or an upgrade to a solid panel system for memory foam mattresses and latex style mattresses which require solid foundations. These Canadian beds are available in over a dozen finishes and are available with matching casegoods such as nightstands, dressers, mirrors and armoires. A variety of styles feature an optional lift storage which provides additional storage space inside the bed. Visit our store or platformbeds.com for more information about these beds and options.

Our store is currently running a closeout on the Amisco Micky Platform Bed. This style is being discontinued at the end of May 2009 and has been part of our stocking program for the last 10+ years. We are sad to see this style go as it has always been quite popular. As part of the close out for this bed, PlatformBeds.com is marking these beds down an additional 25% off the old sale price. Free Shipping is included with the closeout price. Choose from twin, full, queen, king and cal king size platform beds. Available in your choice of black or platina finishes. In-stock for quick delivery in 3-5 business days. These platform beds include the headboard, footboard, rails, steel cross support bars, masonite paneling and center support legs on sizes full and up. This is your final chance to purchase the Micky platform bed before they're gone forever. Here is your chance to purchase this classic modern design. Call 888-717-7908 for more information and availability.

There are many of us out there that have to deal with a sore back in the morning or perhaps have had back or hip surgery. Nothing is more difficult than trying to get comfortable enough to fall asleep when you have lower back pain. Unfortunately innerspring mattresses tend to aggravate the condition and tossing and turning throughout the night is often the sleep experience that we all end up having.

Mattresses that offer pressure relief are often looked upon in a skeptical manner. After all if it sounds too good to be true it often is. However, there are brands of mattresses out there that do what they say and it's very likely that you know owners of these mattresses who swear by the comfort, support and relief that these mattresses offer.

In the 1980's experiments began in Sweden to perfect the pressure relieving material used in the American space shuttle program for consumer applications. One such use was to integrate it into sleeping products such as mattresses and pillows. These early designs were used in hospitals and were met with much success. In 1991 a company called Tempur-Pedic Swedish Mattress began marketing and distributing the mattresses commercially and in the first year sold more than 50,000 units in Sweden alone. Soon these mattresses would make their way into homes throughout the world offering pressure relief to restless sleepers.

Today Tempur-Pedic mattresses are sold worldwide in almost a dozen different designs and styles. A large assortment of pillow designs are also available to help anyone find that perfect comfort.

Bedroom furniture doesn't have to be boring and dull. It can be expressive of both you and your own personal style. In bedroom furniture there are many different options in the way of case goods. You can select from nightstands which offer a small table often with drawers or doors that rest next to your bed towards the headboard. You can select from a wide range of chests that are tall case units configured with drawers. Some units like gentleman's chests feature both drawer and door combination's. Lingerie chests are also available which are more narrow. You'll also find dressers available for your bedroom decor. Dressers are long units which fit nicely against the wall and can be fitted with landscape or vertical mirrors. Another interesting piece to add to your decor is the armoire. Armoires are large units that often have a base and another unit on top. The armoire can be configured with a pole unit for hanging clothing or may include shelving or a spot for a TV. For more information, visit www.platformbeds.com for bedroom furniture ideas.

Modern beds introduce many new design elements into their designs that move away from traditional features in favor or new and interesting configurations. Many of today's contemporary beds feature platform lift storage which raises the mattress up to expose storage beneath the bed. Of course unique bed aesthetics such as built in pillow forms inside the headboard or even round shaped beds are also becoming quite popular. You'll also find interesting modern designs in casegoods that match and coordinate with these beds. Consider modern beds for your future bedroom decor designs, you'll be pleased that you did.

Wood beds are available in many different varieties of style and construction. The image shown here is of a storage platform bed. These beds offer built in storage beneath the bed in the way of under bed drawers. These built in drawer systems allow you to maximize space in rooms with little to no storage. Because the drawer systems are built into the bed it allows the bed to be configured with a platform system which can accommodate most mattresses. This also means you won't need a box spring. Storage platform bed systems offer a great solution to smaller rooms or bedrooms with limited storage space.

Amisco metal beds are made in Canada. These beds are available in traditional, modern and transitional styles which makes it easy to find a style that will fit in with your bedroom decor. Many styles are available in twin, full, queen, king and cal king sizes which should give you plenty of options to choose from. Amisco beds are available in 11 different finishes giving you a vibrant pallet of colors to select from. Amisco platform beds can be configured at three different height settings which will allow you to find the most comfortable height to your bed. Some styles are in stock in select colors while others are special order depending on the style. Safe, non-toxic finishes are used on all Amisco metal beds and come with a ten year manufacturer warranty.