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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Bunk Bed Safety

Bunk Bed SafetyA parent’s most important job in life is to protect their children. From the day they are born, it is our constant mission to ensure their surroundings are free from danger. We baby proof the house, buy organic food and check the lead levels on their age-appropriate toys.

But how can we watch over and protect them when everyone is asleep, with many children snuggly tucked into bed several feet off the ground? 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 old enough to sleep in a bunk bed. Check the age recommendations when shopping for a bed, and have your child test out the bed before you buy it. They should be able to easily climb into and out of the bed by themselves.
  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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Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Spring 2010 Furniture Fashions

2010 Furniture Fashions and TrendsAlong with the changing seasons comes new and exciting furniture trends. This year the key word to sum up the main furniture trend is stimulating!

Leading off this year’s exciting trends are brilliant and daring colors. Neutral colored throw pillows placed against bright colorful sofas with will be the fashion this year. This is the opposite of years past where neutral colored couches with bright pillows were making their ways into everyone’s home.

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

Not getting left behind in this year’s up and coming 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 Royal Heritage Home Furnishings® to bring these trends into your home today!

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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Protecting Your Mattress

Protect Your Mattress

You spend a third of your life on your Sealy™ mattress from the Royal Heritage Home Furnishings® Bedding Collection, recharging your batteries for tomorrow’s tasks. One of the most important 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.

Protecting your mattress from liquids such as urine, sweat, drinks and food is pretty simple: just keep it covered. Don’t put a garbage bag under the sheets and make your child sleep on a human noise maker all night, giving them the gift of grumpiness.  Instead, cover your mattress and pillows with a Royal Heritage® Mattress Protector and Royal Heritage® Pillow protector, which works to keep any type of liquid from leaving stains or odors behind. Our mattress protectors will keep your mattress fresh, allow 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 type 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 .

Royal Heritage® Mattress Protectors and Royal Heritage® Pillow protectors are available through Royal Heritage Home Furnishings® as a part of our Royal Heritage Home Furnishings® Bedding Collection.

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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

ANTE4AUTISM EVENT A SUCCESS

autismPMD Furniture Direct™, seller of Royal Heritage Home Furnishings™, co-hosted the 2nd Annual Ante4Autism event at the Las Vegas furniture market on February 9th, giving back in a huge way to Autism Speaks. By  the end of the night, combined donations, entry fees, and corporate support totaled over $7,000!

“We had more players than our inaugural event last fall and we were very pleased with the turnout,” said co-host Doug Krinsky.  Scott Graham, Vice President of Operations of PMD Furniture Direct™, was the Grand Champion this year and he graciously donated his winnings back to Autism Speaks, as did other top finishers. Charles Cadrecha finished in 2nd place and Doug Krinsky finished in 3rd place.

Krinsky added, “ We would like to thank everyone that attended or donated to the 2nd Annual Ante4Autism event. We will also continue to accept donations on line or by check as well.”  Donations can be made by visiting   www.ramarketing.com/ante4autism. The grand total does not reflect donations still being received.

“We were very pleased with the turnout this year and look forward to an even bigger event next February,” said Krinsky.  “The furniture industry has a big heart when it comes to giving back and once again we were not disappointed! There is hope with new treatments, therapies and the research being done right now that some day in the near future we can find the cause of autism, and prevent it. The prevalence of Autism is now 1 in 110 births and we need do more research to stop this epidemic from continuing to rise. We thank everyone for their support and hope to see everyone again next year.”

Co-hosts David Wachendorfer, Phil Miner, Jerry Williams, Scott Graham, Joe Amato, Randy Coconis, Stuart Carlitz and Doug Krinsky would like to thank supporters of the event for their corporate support or donation of prizes for the raffle drawing:  Leggett and Platt, David Wachendorfer of Tempur-Pedic, Jerry Williams of PMD Furniture Direct™, and Bob Quinn at Restonic.  The hosts would also like to thank R & A Marketing, Marv Beneteau at RMG, The Lively Merchant and Binion’s for their help and support of the evening’s festivities.

Royal Heritage Home Furnishings™ is proud to support Autism Speaks, which is dedicated to increasing awareness of Autism spectrum disorders, to funding research into the causes, prevention and treatments for Autism, and to advocating for the needs of individuals with Autism and their families. It was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with Autism. Bob Wright is a Senior Advisor at Lee Equity Partners and served as Vice Chairman for General Electric, and Chief Executive Officer of NBC and NBC Universal for more than twenty years.  Wright also serves on the board of directors of the Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, RAND Corporation and Mission Product, LLC.  To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit www.autismspeaks.org.

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Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Save your back, flip your mattress

king-mattress-setI’m not going to lie. I flipped my mattress a grand total of 0 times this year. How about you? When we asked around we got a wide range of answers as to how many times its necessary to flip a mattress. Some said once a year. Twice. Five times. Someone even said 104 times a year.

So what is the correct number? The answer to this depends on the person sleeping on the mattress, and, more importantly, on whether or not they’re sharing that mattress with someone else.

When first introduced to this crazy concept of mattress flipping, my first response was “Why would I ever do that?” Well, the answer is simple. To make the mattress last longer and sag less, both of which will save your back in the long-run. A mattress that is regularly flipped can last from 5-7 years longer. But what constitutes a “regular” amount of flipping? Was the person who recommended flipping twice a week for a total of 104 times a year right? Not exactly. Flipping a mattress once a month should suffice to prevent irregular wear.

If you do not flip your mattress, permanent sag will eventually set in, and it’s not always the kind of wear and tear that’s immediately visible. Sags tend to form in the middle of the mattress where bodies meet. The pressure from those bodies can cause springs to loosen, robbing the sleeper of the full support they need for rest.

Remember, it’s not enough to flip the mattress from left to right but from the head of the bed to the tail. This way, the whole mattress is being equally stressed.

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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

So you want to buy Eco-friendly furniture

ECO_FriendlyKeeping up with one of the major trends in today’s economy, the furniture market is now throwing their hat into the ring by offering Eco-friendly furniture to the public. Now, unless you’re an Eco-expert, you might be wondering how furniture made of wood could ever be considered “Eco-friendly.” After all, wood does come from trees….right? Luckily for us there is a set of standards that determine whether or not a piece of furniture can be considered Eco-friendly.
•    The first classification is the most obvious. Is the furniture made of some other material that is not wood-based? Using a material other than wood shows that the manufacture of this product is not using resources from nature for the sole purpose of creating furniture.
•    The second classification is a bit surprising. There is a certification that has been developed by the Forest Stewardship Council that labels a piece of furniture as Eco-Friendly. In order for a piece of furniture to be certified as Eco-friendly, the manufacturer must demonstrate that they are replanting trees in place of trees being cut down. So, just because a piece of furniture is made of wood doesn’t necessarily mean that piece isn’t Eco-friendly.
•    A final classification for Eco-friendly furniture is how much extra comes with it. Many people who are Eco-conscious believe furniture that is kind to the environment should be simple , using the bare minimum for wood, padding, vinyl, fabric, and leather. Simple styles and less-is-more design are key when considering whether a piece of furniture is Eco-friendly.
There you go. If finding furniture that is kind to the environment is very important to you, the above criteria should be helpful in your shopping endeavor.  Furniture doesn’t necessarily needed to be stamped “Eco-friendly” in order for it to be considered kind to the environment. Just look at the extras and decide if it fits into your standards.

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Friday, February 12th, 2010

Royal Heritage Home Furnishings Retailer Kicks Off the Year with National Sales Conference

PMD Furniture Direct, who proudly sells Royal Heritage Home Furnishings, held its National Sales Conference in beautiful Glendale, Arizona

PMD Furniture Direct, who proudly sells Royal Heritage Home Furnishings, held its National Sales Conference in beautiful Glendale, Arizona

PMD Furniture Direct™, who proudly sells Royal Heritage Home Furnishings™, recently completed its National Sales Conference in Glendale, Ariz., January 10 – 14. Held at the Renaissance Glendale, this was the first national sales conference hosted to help the company’s new roster of franchisees gear up for 2010. PMD executives and franchisees came together as a team to share and hear of the company’s plans and strategies, and to give franchisees the opportunity to preview new lines of furniture to help jump-start the new year via an exclusive Furniture Market.

The conference, themed “We are go for launch!”, highlighted the new offerings. PMD Founder, CEO and President Jeff Hosking and the PMD executive team provided updates on the company’s private label furniture brand, Royal Heritage Home Furnishings™, and various internet-related strategies that are in the process of being rolled out to the franchisees. The agenda included sessions focused on generating higher profits, building stronger organizations and improving presentation and selling skills.

The conference also featured a presentation by Joel Weldon, a highly sought after motivational speaker and sales training consultant. Weldon enthusiastically reminded conference-goers to be adaptable to change, harness the power of teamwork, and have the courage to be unstoppable to achieve their goals.

“It’s an exciting time to be a part of PMD,” said Hosking. “Despite a questionable economy, we are adding new franchisees and have experienced steady sales at retail. We remain positioned to continue offering our retail customers affordable options to help them furnish their homes while providing the support and tools needed by our franchisees to operate successful businesses.”

The company held its annual awards ceremony during the conference, in which Hosking announced the 2009 Sales Champions, 2010 President’s Club inductees and winners as well as the PMD All-American winners. These programs recognize top performing PMD franchise owners with exciting prizes including an all-expense paid trip to a worldwide destination, this year to be held at the Four Seasons Resort in Punta Mita, Mexico.

PMD is a leader in the furniture industry, and with their new franchise model, they can offer a nearly recession-proof business platform to PMD franchisees because of their low-overhead, profitable approach to retail. Their system-wide sales are projected to reach $150 million in 2015, making PMD one of the fastest growing retail franchises in the country. For more information on PMD franchise opportunities, please visit www.pmdfranchise.com. For general company information, visit www.pmdfurniture.com.

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Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Royal Heritage Home Furnishings Partners with Sealy Mattresses

sealyRoyal Heritage Home Furnishings™ continues our commitment to quality furniture at reasonable prices through a strategic partnership with Sealy™, one of America’s top mattress brands. Sealy™ was created when Daniel Haynes of Sealy, Texas decided to help a neighbor out by stuffing cotton into a mattress. This favor has helped people sleep better for over 100 years. In fact, they say “sleeping on a Sealy™ is like sleeping on a cloud.”

With over one-third of your life spent sleeping, a comfortable mattress gives you the sleep you need in order to get through the work week. Sealy™ offers adjustable beds, airbeds, latex, “green” mattresses built with organic components, and space age memory foam, along with traditional high performance inner-spring sleep systems – all of which are available in twin, full, queen, king and California king sizes.

The comfort of your new Sealy™ mattress from Royal Heritage Home Furnishings™ won’t be the only thing you will be raving over! Our prices, coupled with our extreme dedication to customer service and ability to take the guess work out of shopping, give you the peace of mind knowing you’ll get a restful night’s sleep and an excellent value, too.

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Monday, February 1st, 2010

Royal Heritage Retailer Named “Retailer of the Year”

trophyTwice a year, in January and August, the Tupelo Furniture Market awards its “Furniture Retailer of the Year” award to the top furniture retailer. This event, which is hosted in Tupelo, Mississippi, brings together an average of 35,000 retail furniture buyers from all 50 states and 38 foreign countries.  This year the award went to PMD Furniture Direct, the exclusive provider of Royal Heritage Home Furnishings®.

“PMD has been showing incredible results and has supported the Tupelo market for over ten years now. We’re very proud that we are the recipients of the award,” said Joe Armetta, Chief Marketing Officer for PMD Furniture Direct.

In today’s economy, being able to say we are the top “Furniture Retailer of the Year” is a highlight that we do not take for granted. Regardless of the state of the economy, our stellar service to our dealers and franchisees will never diminish. PMD Furniture Direct takes great pride in our partnerships and relationships with others in the furniture retail industry and will work harder to show our appreciation for this award.

“We’re thrilled to have been selected for this award, which is truly a celebrated achievement for a company as young as ours,” said Armetta. “We’re changing with the times, our affiliate PMD Furniture Direct, Inc. is offering a franchising model to take advantage of the endless opportunities we see in the future for the company. It’s great to be recognized for our efforts.”

Congratulations are in order for everyone in the PMD family for making this win possible. Keep up the hard work!

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Monday, December 7th, 2009

Home for the Holidays

Christmas BedroomEveryone wants to go home for the holidays – to your home! As you welcome houseguests this season, here are some ways to make sure they have a comfortable stay:

  • Spruce up your spare bedroom with holiday accessories and seasonal displays.
  • Arrange the furniture to take advantage of any outside views, yet make sure your guests can close shades and blinds for privacy.
  • Stock the room with a water bottle, current magazine, box of tissues, small trash can, alarm clock and nightlight.
  • Clean and flip or rotate the mattress according to the directions on the manufacturer’s label.
  • Wash the mattress pad before making the bed with crisp, freshly laundered sheets.
  • Keep an extra blanket and pillow nearby for cold winter nights.
  • Empty a dresser drawer or provide hanging space in an armoire or closet for your guest’s clothing and personal items.
  • A small chair and reading lamp gives your guests a place to unwind and relax.

Your guests will take home happy memories of spending the holidays in your home! Royal Heritage Furniture wishes you and your friends and family Happy Holidays.

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