How to Make a Bed Neatly

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Place a bed skirt between the box spring and mattress to hide the frame.. Cover the mattress with a mattress pad if you want to protect it.. Stretch the fitted sheet over the 4 corners of the mattress.

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Place a bed skirt between the box spring and mattress to hide the frame.

Step 1

Place a bed skirt between the box spring and mattress to hide the frame.

2

Cover the mattress with a mattress pad if you want to protect it.

Step 2

Cover the mattress with a mattress pad if you want to protect it.

3

Stretch the fitted sheet over the 4 corners of the mattress.

Step 3

Stretch the fitted sheet over the 4 corners of the mattress.

4

Center the flat sheet on the bed, lining up the top edge with the mattress.

Step 4

Center the flat sheet on the bed, lining up the top edge with the mattress.

5

Place the blanket so that the bottom and sides are aligned with the sheet.

Step 5

Place the blanket so that the bottom and sides are aligned with the sheet.

6

Make hospital corners

Step 6

Make hospital corners

7

Fold the sheet and blanket down about 18 in (46 cm) at the top of the bed.

Step 7

Fold the sheet and blanket down about 18 in (46 cm) at the top of the bed.

8

Place a bedspread on top of the blanket for a luxurious feel.

Step 8

Place a bedspread on top of the blanket for a luxurious feel.

9

Opt for all-white bedding and pillows if you like the upscale hotel look.

Step 9

Opt for all-white bedding and pillows if you like the upscale hotel look.

10

Set multiple pillows on the bed if you want it to look more inviting.

Step 10

Set multiple pillows on the bed if you want it to look more inviting.

11

Lay a throw blanket across the foot of the bed to add visual interest.

Step 11

Lay a throw blanket across the foot of the bed to add visual interest.

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