Hotel Bedrooms Continued

Have you ever wondered why hotel beds feel so crisp and snug? Or how you wake up and the sheets and blankets are still in place?


This week one of the readers of my blog sent me this tip she learned whilst studying hospitality. I was taught to make my bed this way and I have been doing it ever since. This really works. Your feet will never be left uncovered again! Try it in 4 easy steps...


Step 1
After placing the fitted sheet on the bed, center the flat sheet and tuck the bottom end of the sheet underneath the mattress. Grab the trailing edge of the sheet, about 2 feet from the corner of the sheet, to make a 45-degree angle away from the mattress corner and pull towards you.

Step 2
Still holding on to the sheet, pull it up vertically to form a triangle (the sheet should fold at a 45-degree angle).

Step 3

Lay the triangle of sheet onto the bed, then tuck the bottom part of the sheet under the mattress. Building in this tucked fabric is the secret to a well-mitered, taut-fitting sheet.

Step 4

Drop the triangle of sheet down toward the floor, then tuck it under the mattress to form a mitered corner. Smooth the hanging sheet bottom underneath the mattress, all the way to head of the bed. Repeat on the other side of the bed.

Sleep tight!

A special thanks to Isabela Munhoz for this tip.