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Platform beds never go out of style—unlike, say, platform shoes, but that's a different story. Appropriate in a range of decorating schemes, the long-and-low design of a platform bed appeals not only ...

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The thing about beds is that they are quite large and therefore quite expensive, which is what makes the idea of a DIY platform bed so appealing—especially for those who thrive off of the “hey, I ...