Archive for March, 2010


Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Where’s the remote?

entertainment centerNo doubt you’ve heard this frustrated cry coming from the vicinity of your television. With tons of new and exciting electronic devices being made available to you on a daily basis, keeping all of it organized can prove to be overwhelming.  Finding the proper entertainment center through your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee is the key to solving this problem.

When looking for an entertainment center, the first and most important detail you need to consider is the size of TV it is designed to hold. Entertainment centers are designed to fit around the TV. If the center you plan on purchasing from Royal Heritage Home Furnishings® can hold up to 64″ TV’s and you only have a 32″ TV, this will leave too big of a gap on both sides and take away from the look of your living room. It is best to purchase both your TV and entertainment center around the same time, however,  this is not always an option so buy the TV first and then shop for an entertainment center to go around it. Here are some other tips to consider:

  • DVD players, DVD’s, CD players, CD’s, Blue Ray players, stereos, TiVo, tuners, and yes – even VCR’s are just some of the many media pieces you will acquire over a long period of time. Make sure your entertainment center has lots of storage space for current and future items.
  • Glass cabinet doors work best for electronic components because you can control them with a remote while keeping the doors closed. They will also stay protected if you have children or pets.
  • DVD and CD collections should go behind solid doors. This will keep them out of site and keep the beauty of the room intact.

Visit your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee to shop our vast selection of affordable, durable and beautiful entertainment centers from the Royal Heritage Home Furnishings® Collection

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Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Keep Your Dinette Table Like New

Keep your dinette table like newCongratulations on finding the perfect dinette set from Royal Heritage Home Furnishings® to complete the look of your lovely dining room! Whether it’s traditional or contemporary, oak or cherry, hardwood or metal, Royal Heritage Home Furnishings® offers a selection for every style.

To ensure the success of dinner parties for years to come, proper care and routine maintenance of your dining room furniture are essential.

Here’s how to care for wood furniture so your dining room group will look marvelous over the years:

  • Dust the furniture regularly using a soft cotton cloth and wax-free polish. Dry dusting can cause hairline scratches that will dull the look of your furniture over a period of time.
  • Dry your solid wood or veneer tabletop with a dry cloth after wiping with a slightly damp cloth. Moisture that is allowed to sit on the surface can penetrate the finish of any beautiful table and raise the grain.
  • Use a table pad, coasters and place-mats to keep your table safe from dents, heat damage or scratches. Condensation from cold drinks can leave rings, while hot containers can burn the finish also leaving marks.
  • Cover nearby windows with shades, blinds or window treatments because direct sunlight over a period of time can lighten the finish.
  • Do not place rubber or plastic materials on the wood finish. Silicone potholders or trivets can leave permanent stains or marks due to a chemical reaction from heat.

From casual family suppers to extravagant parties, contact your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee for dining room furniture and tips on making it last.

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Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Spring Cleaning Your Upholstery

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springcleaningAhhhh, Spring! As we finally turn the calendar on this beautiful season, many people take advantage of spring’s bright sunshine and fresh breezes to clear their homes from dust and dirt that have accumulated over a long winter. While closets, counters, windows, floors, tables, and carpets are at the mercy of the cleaning crew, don’t neglect your upholstered furniture such as sofas, loveseats, chairs and recliners.

The dirt that gathers on solid surfaces such as floors and tables is easy to see and clean. Consider that this same dirt and dust you clean from your end tables, often several times a week, has also settled on your upholstered furniture.  ‘

How can you properly spring clean your upholstery to keep it looking new?

  • Vacuum all surfaces of your upholstered furniture including both sides of any removable cushions. Use your vacuum cleaners crevice tool and dust brush attachments to get into deep corners. Always use the dust brush on leather furniture so suction doesn’t damage the surface.
  • Flip and rotate your cushions.  Turn your cushions over and rotate them to even out the wear and make the inner cushion and the fabric last longer. This should be done each month, not only in the spring.
  • Rearrange your furniture. The ultraviolet rays from direct sunlight can fade fabric and leather, just like it damages your skin, depriving your furniture of its gorgeous look. Use window blinds or sheers on windows to minimize the sun rays.
  • Massage your furniture. That’s right, start from the bottom of the arms and back and push the stuffing up, giving it a full look. This works air back into the synthetic fibers and keeps it nice and cushy.

Visit your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee to shop our vast selection of affordable, durable and beautiful upholstered furniture from the Royal Heritage Home Furnishings® Collection!

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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Making Sure Your Bunk Bed Is Safe

S150A parents most important job in life is the safety and protection of their children. From the day our kids are born, we do everything we can making sure their surroundings are free from harm. We baby proof our house, we make sure they have food that they can eat, and we always make sure the toys they play with are age appropriate. But how can we watch over them and protect them when everyone is asleep?

Bunk Beds are one of the most popular beds for youth bedroom furniture. Besides being a real space saver, there is something appealing to kids that makes sleeping high off the ground awesome!

Here are a few precautions you can follow that will help make your child’s bunk bed more secure.

  1. Make sure your child is age appropriate for a bunk bed. Bunk beds will let you know, like many toys, the proper age of children that should be allowed to sleep on the bed. This is a very over looked rule, and many times smaller children can slip underneath the rails. Have your child test out the bed before you buy it.
  2. The top bunk should always have a guardrail on all four sides, even if it will be placed against a wall. There should be no more than 9 centimeters (3.54 inches) between the bottom of the rail and the frame of the bed to prevent the child from becoming trapped between the rail and the frame.
  3. It’s essential to use the proper size mattress on your bunk bed. Make sure the mattress you buy fits snugly against all edges of the bed frame. If you buy an extra long bunk bed, make sure the mattress is extra long as well.

Visit your PMD Furniture Direct ™ franchisee for fun and functional youth bedroom furniture, where you’ll also find the Royal Heritage Home Furnishings® Bedding Collection with a wide assortment of mattresses to safely fit your bunk beds (and grown up beds!) for a safe and sound night’s sleep.

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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Keep Your Leather Furniture Like New

Keep your leather furniture cleanHow To Make Your Leather Furniture Last

Long considered a sign of luxury and quality, leather furniture is making its way into homes everywhere. More families purchase leather furniture based on the simple fact that leather lasts longer and is more durable than fabric. When properly cared for, leather furniture can last up to two decades longer than upholstery.

How can you make your leather furniture last?

  • Read and follow your leather furniture’s care and cleaning instructions on the manufacturer’s label, which is often attached to the seat deck under the cushions or sewn to a cushion. Unsealed leather should be vacuumed regularly and wiped with a clean, damp cloth. Spills must be blotted immediately with a soft, dry cloth. Sealed leather furniture should be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution. Afterwards, dry the leather with a soft, clean cloth.
  • Never use a cleaning solution not recommended by the manufacturer. Contact your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee to purchase leather care products to properly clean your leather and preserve your warranty protection.
  • Do not place your beautiful leather furniture in direct sunlight or within two feet of a heat source such as a fireplace, register or portable heater. Direct heat sources can cause your leather furniture to dry out, crack or stiffen. Cover windows with blinds or shades and rearrange your furniture regularly to prevent fading.

Visit your local PMD Furniture Direct™ franchisee to shop our vast selection of affordable, durable and beautiful leather furniture from the Royal Heritage Home Furnishings® Leather Collection!

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Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Protect your Mattress and your Peaceful Nights Sleep

how to protect your mattress from spillsOne third of your life is spent sleeping on your Sealy™ mattress, recharging your batteries for tomorrow’s tasks. One of the most imperative furniture pieces you own deserves to be protected from liquid stains that can penetrate your sheets and leave foul odors and stains on your bedding.

Preventing liquids such as urine, sweat, drinks and food from reaching your mattress is pretty simple: just keep it covered. Putting a garbage bag under the sheets making your child sleep on a human noise maker all night, giving them the gift of grumpiness, is not the answer.  Instead, wrap your mattress and pillows with a Royal Heritage® Mattress Protector and Royal Heritage® Pillow protector. Mattress and pillow protectors keep any type of liquid from leaving stains or odors behind. Our mattress and pillow protectors will keep your mattress and pillows fresh, allowing you to sleep in a peaceful state and preserve your warranty coverage.

There are additional steps you can take to keep your mattress clean. Vacuuming the mattress is the only technique Sealy™   recommends. If the unthinkable does happen and some sort of liquid reaches the mattress, Sealy™  recommends using only mild soap and cold water, and applying it lightly. Don’t ever soak a mattress or box spring, and don’t use dry cleaning solvents which could damage the construction materials.

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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Spring 2010 Furniture Fashions

Spring 2010 Trends

After a brutal winter that battered much of the country with record breaking snowfall, Spring is finally in the air! Along with the changing seasons comes new and exciting furniture trends.

Leading off this year’s exciting trends are bright and bold colors. Bright colorful sofas with neutral colored throw pillows will be all the rave this year. This is the opposite of years past where neutral colored couches with bright pillows were making their ways into everyone’s home.

Paired with bright colors are grays and metallic accents. These darker colors and styles will allow the bright colors of your furniture to pop even more, enhancing their style. Gray is the hot neutral color being used this year to showcase bright furniture.

Not getting lost in the shuffle of this year’s trends is comfort and flexibility. More than ever, we need furniture that will serves multi-purposes and maximizes the space in our homes. Modular furniture like sofa recliners, futons, and  pull out beds will be a huge part of this trend.

One major trend that is reinventing itself and making its way around again is Asian styled furniture. Having fallen out of favor of designers decades ago, many Asian influences are starting to peek their way into homes. Japanese art inspired fabrics, gentler than years past, will influence many designs.

Finally, gaining momentum every year, eco-friendly furniture is continuing its growth into the furniture industry.  Environmentally friendly furniture is going to a huge trend for years to come.

Visit your PMD Furniture Direct ™ franchisee to bring these trends into your home today!

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