How to Make a Bed

If you wake up feeling groggy, it could be the result of an unmade bed the night before - people who make their beds each morning are 19 per cent more likely to get a good night's sleep. While how to make your bed may not be on your morning to-do list, making it can help you start feeling refreshed and ready to face the day.

Read on for our step-by-step guide on how to make your bed, including how to design your bedding and how to keep your sheets looking clean and tidy.

1.    Start with bed skirts

While bed skirts aren't necessary, they're great for hiding storage bins or ugly bed frames

2.    Add mattress topper

Mattress toppers are one way to save money. While protecting your mattress from dirt and dust. Add an extra comfort height to your bed and turn your bed into a cozy sleep paradise. Create a soft, airy feeling that will keep you cool and comfortable at night. But be sure to find a mattress with an elastic bottom so it doesn't slip around at night.

3.     Use a mattress protector

Mattress protectors may not have the same level of appearance as blankets. But they are an important part of keeping your bed clean in the long term. A good mattress protector can help you sleep peacefully without affecting the feel and comfort of your sleeping surface. It protects your mattress from being knocked over, water stains, urine, blood stains, extends the life of your mattress, and prevents dust and mites

4. Put on the Fitted Sheet

The fitted sheets cover the mattress to form the base layer of the bedding. Most sheets that fit are springy around the edges to help keep everything in place

5. Put on a Flat Sheet

Flat sheets form a protective layer between you and your comforter or duvet, preventing body oil or dirt from transferring to your outermost layer.

6. Place a quilt or duvet

7. Add Pillows

Once your sheets are made, you can start beautifying your bedding. The size and type of pillow can make a big difference when you decide how to make your bed.

Heavier pillows, such as memory cotton, may be a good base pillow, while lighter materials, such as down pillows, are perfect for use as focus pillows because they are very light and tall. Whether you like the functional look of two standard pillows or the lift of a European-style fake pillow, the shape of the pillow is the finishing touch when it comes to making your bed.

8. Finally, put a blanket on the bed

Blankets are perfect for snuggling up at night, but what do you do with them in the morning? You can make blankets as part of your room decor and put them on your bed for a stylish and relaxed look. Whether you're using a soft, comfy wool blanket or a stress-reducing weighted blanket, you can add some special finishing touches when you decide how to make your bed look good.

Getting into the habit of making your bed each day can help you start your day refreshed. Whether you're simply tucking in the corners or just want your duvet to look neat at the end of the day, making your bed is the first step to getting ready for a good night's sleep.