How To Make Your Bed

Admit it, making your bed is not the first thing on your mind when you wake up in the morning.

You’ll more likely scroll through your phone for a couple of minutes before hopping into the shower or grabbing a cup of joe.

Your parents may have told you to incorporate it into your morning routine when you were younger, but the habit just didn’t stick.

So by the time you get home for the day, you’ll lie in the same scattered blankets that you left in the morning.

So what is all this fuss about making your bed, anyway? Research shows that fixing your bed daily can improve your mood throughout the day. So if you want to know more about that, and pick up some tricks on how to make your bed easily, read more below.

Is making your bed good for mental health?

You may think it’s pointless, but research shows that straightening your bed in the morning can positively impact your mental health in the long run.

How you may ask?

It lets you know that you’ve already succeeded in doing a task at the beginning of the day. This sense of accomplishment will make you want to complete another task, and the momentum continues the entire day.

Besides, wouldn’t it please you to see your bed all tidy?

A poll by the National Sleep Foundation also shows that people who make their bed sleep better at night. Since this allows you to crawl into bed, making you fall asleep quickly.

So if you have trouble sleeping at night, try making your bed a few mornings in a row to see if it changes your sleeping habits.

How to make your bed every morning?

If you’re not a morning person, getting you out of bed will take you a Herculean effort, let alone persuade you to make your bed.

But sorting out your sheets will only take a couple of minutes if you follow these simple steps.

If you like to sleep with several pillows, stack them up neatly on the top of your bed so they’re all in one place.

The beauty of having fitted sheets is they stay put on your mattress, so you’ll only need to tuck the edges under to tighten them up.

Lastly, straighten out your blanket and duvet cover by pulling out the edges. Then tuck them under the mattress to smoothen them out.

If these feel like it will take a lot of effort, do small changes of arranging one pillow at a time until you get used to the habit. Seeing your pillows lined up neatly will encourage you to do more, until making your bed becomes part of your morning routine.

How often should you change your sheets?

Now here’s a question that most don’t want to answer. Be honest, when was the last time you washed your sheets?

Maybe a few weeks, or months? Hopefully not a year?

If making your bed is not part of your routine, the chances of having a fixed schedule for changing your sheets might also be slim.

As a good rule of thumb, every 1-2 weeks is the best range to change your sheets. Since dust, bacteria, and odor can accumulate over time, unwashed sheets can cause a number of health issues like acne, skin irritation, and dust mites.

But if you sweat a lot during the night or have your pet beside you, bump your washing schedule to once a week as this gathers more dirt faster.

How do youeasily change bed sheets?

Changing your bed sheets can be a nuisance, that’s why not everybody likes to do it every week.

But having fresh sheets can actually improve your sleep, as the sensation of being surrounded by clean linen allows you to fall asleep faster.

So how do you change your bed sheets? Start by removing all of your old linens and follow the steps below:

1. Spread out your fitted sheet on top of your mattress. Align the corners and tuck the top corner of the sheet over and under your mattress. Repeat on the bottom corners, and smooth out the sheet.
2. Lay the top sheet over your fitted sheet, and let the extra fabric hang over your mattress. Make sure each corner is even.
3. Align your blanket on top of your top sheet. Tuck the bottom corners of the top sheet and blanket under your mattress. Then fold over the top corners around 17-18 inches (43-45 cm) toward the center of your mattress. Then tuck in the extra fabric under your mattress.
4. Add your duvet cover or comforter, and smooth it out. Leave the bottom corner and the sides untucked, but make sure they’re even on each side. Fold over the top corner of your duvet cover or comforter, aligning your top sheet and blanket.
5. Lastly, arrange your pillows on the top part of your bed, and you’re done.

Once you master these basic steps, you can add on more layers to make your bed more comfortable. You can even mix and match different colors and patterns to make your bed more personal.

How can I make my bed really nice?

Now that you like tidying your bed, making it look nice can turn your bedroom into your own sanctuary.

If you like the minimalistic look, sticking to a neutral color pattern can create a relaxing bed. But if you want pops of color, mix and match complementary shades to create an eye-catching room.

Aside from making your bed look luxurious, switching to silk pillowcases will also benefit your hair. Believe it or not, sleeping on a silk pillowcase will make your hair softer as the fabric will allow your hair to glide around.

Lastly, putting decorative pillows and blankets in your favorite style will add a personal touch to your bed. Sure, it will add more work when tidying up your bed, but making it feel cozier will definitely be worth it.

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