HOW TO MAKE A BED

Learn the best way to make your bed, formatted in this simple step by step guide. In this guide, you will learn how to easily make a bed like a professional.

Hey, we’re not your mom. We can’t make you do anything. But should you choose to make your bed, we’ve got you covered with this easy how-to guide. Anybody can just fluff some pillows and straighten out a comforter. But if you’re the type of person inspired by Marie Kondo properly folding fitted sheets and want to achieve a tight tuck a la a Navy Seal, check out our instructions. Let’s get that bedspread Insta-worthy in eight layers or less.

• Snap on that fitted sheet, making sure the sides and elastic corners are really tucked in well.
• Lay out the top sheet smoothly across your bed, making sure that it hangs evenly on all sides. (For bonus cute points, try putting your flat sheet pattern-side down so when you fold it back, the pattern shows!)

For hospital corners:
• Start at one corner at the foot of the bed, lift the mattress and tuck the hanging sheet along the foot of the bed. The excess fabric should now be hanging on the side of the mattress.
• Grab that excess bit of fabric, lift it up and place it on top of the mattress. The edge of the sheet will form a 45-degree angle with the corner of your mattress.
• Hold the fabric forming a 45-degree angle and tuck in the hanging fabric along the side of the mattress and let the sheet fall.
• Adjust the edge of the sheet to the corner of the mattress and tuck in.
• Repeat on the opposite corner.

• Spread out your (optional) mid-layer blanket on top of the tucked in top sheet. You can also do hospital corners on your blanket, or simply tuck it in around the bottom and edges, so that it isn’t visibility dangling out from beneath your comforter or quilt.
• Top the bed off with your comforter, duvet or quilt. Shake it out smooth, so it doesn’t wrinkle or bunch.
• Fluff those pillows!
• Arrange the sleeping pillows in the back, with the open sides of the pillow cases facing out.
• Shams are also the perfect way to add patterns and color to your bed, without committing to loud sheets or duvet covers. Shams are #decorativeaf and come in both standard (rectangular) or European (square) sizes.
• For serious aesthetic vibes, add a throw blanket or additional coverlet at the foot of your bed. This is also a bonus opportunity to add a burst of color or texture to your bed.

And that’s it — your bed is made. Remember to wash your bedding regularly — and dust the bedroom — to avoid dust mites. Sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers should be laundered once a week (at least!). Comforters can be dry cleaned once a year, or washed weekly if you’re not using a comforter with a specialized fill. Mattress covers can be washed monthly. Bed skirts should be washed 1-2 times a year, or every few months to prevent triggering allergies from any collected dust.

For extra credit, treat your bedroom to some aroma therapy by adding some yummy smells to your bedroom. Febreze Light Fabric refreshes the room and adds a light, soothing herbal scent.

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