Q&A for How to Make a Bed Neatly

Decorating the bed is not essential, although it may make it look better. If you do decide to decorate, make sure not to over-decorate it. If you want to go for a simple look, that's fine. Make sure you love the way your bed looks.

They make fitted sheet clips that you can put on each corner that hold the sheet down. The corners pop off less frequently with better-quality sheets.

I suggest putting a decorative pillow in the center to make it the focal point of the bed.

This is completely your choice. It would look fine if you had a few stuffed toys on your bed.

You can just put it in a corner out of the way and put it back in the morning.

No, it is not wrong. It is just a matter of personal opinion. I would suggest that if you do, you make sure the day your guests arrive that the top of the sheet is not dusty

As you both probably have different pillows, put yours on one side and hers on the other. Have them meet in the middle, with ones that are the same color, size or shape/animal. Also put the largest ones in the back, and go down in size.

Though some prefer to change it out once a week, should probably wash it at least twice a month. This is due to the accumulation of dirt, dust and other things that may get onto your bed, which can breed bacteria.

Of course. Just make sure the bed canopy matches or complements your walls.

If you have a lot of stuffed animals and a footboard, you can line them up against the foot-board and the pillows. You can even arrange them in a pyramid. If your bed isn't the best storage place, you may want to get a toy bin for your stuffed animals.

You can have the print any way you want it, but most times when you make a bed, the print is facing up.

You can sleep between the first sheet and the second sheet with the blanket on top. Or you can sleep between the second sheet and the blanket.

Don't have too many -- most people sleep with one or two. Don't exceed four though as that would crowd the bed.

Drape it over your bed as a blanket or cover.

No. It's up to you and depends on what style you're going for.

It is a matter of taste but 4 to 7 average sized pillow should look good.

No. You do not need a top sheet. Definitely make sure to have a fitted sheet but a top sheet is not necessary.

You should fold the blanket in half and then put yours on one side, and hers on the other.

If your dog tends to chew a lot of things, choose cute, inexpensive pillows that do not attract a lot of hair and dirt. Otherwise, just use decorative pillows with safe fabrics.

Assuming you're asking how you know which side goes where on the fitted sheet, as opposed to up/down, sometimes they are labeled, usually in the middle of the side in question, but it depends on the manufacturer. Otherwise, it can be a guess-and-check game. A somewhat simple way is to find two corners adjacent to one another, and stretch it between two corners of the bed. If it matches closely (there might be a small difference, but no more than an inch), you're on the right side. Standard Kings can be a bit tricky, since the difference between the sides is only 4".

You can put the animals to the side of your bed so they won’t get in your way.

Do you have any younger sisters or brothers? If so, give them some. Donate the ones you don't need to charity, stash some in your closet and in boxes. Keep only a few on each hammock.

If you already have a bed set, you can stick with that one. If you only have some of the bed set stuff, like a blanket and pillows, you can still make it look awesome by following the steps in this article. You don't have to go crazy trying to make your bed look nice, just make it neatly when you get up in the morning.

Of course! The bed that you decorate is your decision. Make it your style and have fun with it.

If you want your bed to look neat, try to limit it to 2-3 stuffed animals. You can store the rest in your closet or in a plastic tub under your bed and switch them out sometimes if you want to.

Look at each one and decide if you REALLY need it. You don't necessarily have to get rid of any of them, but maybe you could just keep one or two on your bed and put the others in the closet or on a shelf.

A properly made bed is neat and tidy. Start by stretching a fitted sheet over the 4 corners of the mattress and then center a flat sheet on top of the fitted sheet. Line up the top edge of the flat sheet with the top edge of the mattress. Place your blanket on top so the bottom and sides of it are aligned with the sheet. Fold the sheet and blanket about 18 in (46 cm) from the top of the bed, then add your pillows at the top.

An easy way to keep your top sheet tucked in is to make hospital corners so it stays tightly connected. Place your flat sheet on top of your fitted sheet and then place your blanket on top so their edges line up with each other. Then pull the sheet on 1 of the corners up, and tuck the corner under the mattress. Then fold the loose top section at a 45-degree angle and tuck it tightly under, too. Repeat the process with the other 3 corners to complete it.

Setting multiple pillows on your bed is a great way to make it look fancy and inviting. Start by placing the pillows that you actually sleep on, usually about 2 per side for a total of 4. Then, add your throw pillows in front of your sleeping pillows to add a decorative accent and to keep your sleeping pillows from collecting dust.

Make sure everything is fitting and keep your pillows propped up. And put everything in a place that looks nice and maybe even add some decorative pillows.