The Secret to Making The Perfect Bed

Your bed is the focal point of your bedroom, but often times it’s just a rectangle in the middle of the room with some blankets thrown on it. Have you ever wondered how to make your bed look as picture perfect as the ones you see in the magazines? Well, look no further. I’ll use this photo from Pottery Barn to illustrate the key points to making your bed like a pro.

Step 1: Sheets

Kind of a no brainer, but put on the fitted sheet first. Make sure that all the corners are lined up and pulled extra tight. Next,

place the top sheet upside down on top (you do this so that when you fold over the top edge, the pattern or finished edges are visible).

Step 2: Blanket

Find a thin blanket that compliments the color scheme of your bedding and lay it over the top sheet. Think comfort and texture. At the head of the bed, fold the top sheet and blanket over together about 12 inches. Tightly tuck the sides of the top sheet and blanket under the mattress.

Step 3: Comforter

Whether you have a duvet, or a comforter, drape it over the blanket. The comforter should be centered on top of the bed with equal amounts of overhang on the sides and bottom. Then, fold over the top half of the comforted revealing the top sheet and blanket underneath.

Step 4: Pillows

A trick I learned about pillows…try to create a triangular shape with your pillows. Start with three larger accent pillows at the back against the headboard. For the second row use standard sized pillows and have one less pillow than the back row. Then, add the small decorative pillows to match. For example, you can place two small square pillows with a smaller pillow in front like a round pillow or a neck pillow.

Step 5: Added Details

Adding a folded quilt or blanket at the foot of the bed can add another layer of visual interest to the overall look of your bed. Be careful not to get too crazy with the patterns, but if fits within the design, go for it!

What’s the best part of having an inviting bed? Getting into those crisp cool sheets after a long day and drifting off into a long night’s sleep. I’m getting tired just thinking about it.