How Do You Make a Bed?

Making a bed well is mostly a matter of sequence: mattress protector, fitted sheet, flat sheet if you use one, duvet in its cover, pillows, then a folded throw across the foot. Smooth each layer fully before adding the next and the whole job takes three or four minutes. This guide sets out the order, explains how to fit a sheet diagonally so it stays taut, and covers the roll technique that gets a duvet into its cover without shaking it across the room. It also walks through hospital corners, how far a duvet should hang on each side, how many pillows are genuinely useful, and the small habits that keep a mattress fresher, including airing the bed before you make it. There is a forty second version for busy mornings, plus guidance on tog ratings and sheet fabrics so the bed stays comfortable through summer heat and winter cold....