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Platform Bed Review - The Taos

Platform Bed - The SandiaTaos Platform Bed Review:
The Taos platform bed (Pronounced: Tah-oce) is named after a village in Taos, NM. The English name Taos derives from the Native Taos language meaning "place of red willows". The Taos platform bed actually incorporates a sleigh design into both the headboard and footboard almost giving it a feeling like moving in the wind. Made from solid wood and built to last. Hand made in Albuquerque, NM USA. Shown right: Taos platform bed shown in oak danish oil.

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Positives:
The Taos platform bed incorporates "solid wood" into its construction much like traditional Arts & Crafts furniture did. No veneers or particle boards are used in this bed. Many modern beds priced at or above this bed are using veneers and particle board. Some of these may be have been constructed well but most will show uneven seams and edges where the veneer was not applied well. Because the Taos platform bed is solid wood you won't ever have to worry about issues with veneer pulling off or seeing exposed materials beneath. The Taos bed is offered in solid Red Oak by default. You also can upgrade to Hard Rock Maple. Both of these woods are sourced domestically and will offer excellent support and stability in the construction of this bed. Bamboo is also available which will provide an exotic look. The wood for this bed is hand cut by a skilled craftsman who is able to create each piece by hand. This hands on approach ensures quality will be high much the same way traditional furniture from the Arts & Crafts period was created.

Taos platform beds are finished with what is called a Danish oil finish. This finish is safe and non-toxic and is a great alternative for a more natural look. The Danish oil is hand applied and rubbed onto each piece. The oil soaks into the wood penetrating it and giving it a unique color which brings out the beautiful grains in each piece of wood. Taos beds are also available unfinished so that you can stain your bed in the finish of your choice. Many people are allergic or sensitive to polyurethanes or other sealants used in today's furniture and seem to have less problems with oil finishes. That's why the Taos platform bed is only made with a Danish oil finish which doesn't have any sealants, polyurethanes or other chemicals used in its finish.

The Taos platform bed features legs designed to arch away from the frame. This is referred to as a sleigh design and between each leg is a large round wooden crosspiece which makes up the headboard and footboard design for the Taos bed. Because the dimensions of the Taos platform bed are kept smaller than many other beds in the market you'll find that you can fit it into most bedrooms. XL or extra long options are also available for both Twin & Full size Taos beds.

Another positive for this bed are options to upgrade the slats from softwood spruce to hardwood poplar and to also double up the slats to make the foundation more solid with less gaps between each slat.

Negatives:
These beds are broken down in such a way that they can be shipped UPS or FedEx. What this does for the end user is to help keep the cost of shipping and packaging down making the price $150-$200 less. It is in more parts though and will require a little more assembly than similar higher priced beds.

The Taos platform bed is made to order as it is hand made and the average wait for these beds is around 5 weeks for delivery. The wait "is" worth it, but if you're in a hurry then you might want to consider doing one of the in-plant rush options (expedited or express) which will help get your bed to the front of the line for quicker production and faster delivery.

Because of the design of the Taos platform bed legs many of the options found on other beds like Bigger Gap, Higher Legs and Boxspring Upgrade aren't possible with this bed.

Platform Bed Trends

Why are Platform Beds Becoming More Popular?

Platform beds are becoming much more acceptable in even high-end remodels and houses with plush interiors. The reason for this is that a platform bed is so adaptable to just about any situation. You have a wide range of styles and themes to choose from whether you want a metal european type platform bed model or a warm wood based bed. The combinations are truly endless. You could order a metal bed with very ornate metal work with a satin finish and then dress up some of the furniture surrounding the bed to be more reflective. You could purhase a high polished metal plaform bed type finish with a more streamlined look and then create some interest with certain fabrics or window dressings. Also available are stylish import platform beds which feature exotic designs and finishes. These beds are available with matching dressers, chests, mirrors and nightstands in a variety of models to choose from. Platform Bed Bedroom Sets offer you a complete bed set solution for your home decor.

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Another direction to go in is to start your design with the platform bed of your choice as the central design theme and then work your way out to surrounding futon furniture or other styles. You could then implement wall coverings or paint, floor coverings or hardwood floors, stone or whatever, and then finish up the room with window coverings and complimentary lighting treatments. If you want the warmth and interest of a wood platform bed you could order Oak or Maple beds and then work it into just about any type of decor...the limits are only with your imagination. Bamboo beds are also becoming quite popular and provide an exotic look for many specific home decors. Extra long beds are also available and will provide you greater length to your bed while keeping the width the same as a standard twin or full size bed.

One of the most important furniture decisions you will make is your bed. Buying a platform bed will allow you to pick the right mattress for your new bed. This will depend on your specific comfort needs. We sell some of the top viscoelastic and latex mattresses for different size platform bed models by manufacturers like Tempur-Pedic® and Dormia®. We also offer innerspring and futon mattresses by name brands like King Koil® and Sealy® Futon Mattresses. You can review our mattress selection by utilizing the convenient navigation system on each of our pages....thanks for shopping with PlatformBeds.com.

Additional Bed Resources

If you want to learn more about our collection of wood and metal beds please feel free to visit the following resources: Platform Bed Reviews - Here you will find a complete set of bed reviews and you can then order directly from any one of these pages. The next page explores some ideas on Bed Designs. You can also learn about some of the specifications that make up platform beds at Platform Bed Specs. The History of Beds is an interesting study of the beds and platform beds used by our ancient and modern ancestors dating back to the Neolithic Age. Finally, we provide you with some resources to other sites that can help to expand your search for bedroom furniture in general with our Industry Resources page for platform beds.





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