Want to know how to tame those pesky, oversized flat sheets? We’ve got the answer: hospital corners. Hospital corners are part of the standard bedmaking procedure in both hospitals and the military. They’re a quick and easy way to make those extra inches on your flat sheet disappear into a sleek and classy design. Here’s a step by step tutorial on how to make hospital corners, and if these 5 steps don’t help take a look at the diagram below courtesy of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps.

1. Position the flat sheet evenly over the mattress and fitted sheet so that the excess length hangs evenly on all sides.
2. Tuck the bottom side of the sheet underneath the mattress from end to end.
3. Fold the hanging bottom corners of the sheet under the side edges of the bed. The ends of the still overhanging side edges of the sheet should taper to a 45 degree angle.
4. Fold the side edges of the sheet under the mattress for a stylish, geometrical display.
5. Repeat the process with the blanket if you want.

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So you’ve got yourself a bed. Great. Now what do you put on it? Sheets, comforters and pillows are obvious inclusions. They make lying in the bed a smooth and comfortable experience. But what about when you get out of the bed? How do you dress the bed when you’re not in it? These are a few simple tips to keep your bed looking fantastic.

Pillows, pillows, pillows
Not just the ones you sleep on either. Smaller, decorative pillows can go a long way in making a bed really stand out. Mix and match diffrent shapes and sizes, from square pillows to circular ones or even cylindrical ones. Cases are important, but shams really make a pillow stand out. The flourishes and imbellishments that grace the corners of shams can break up the monotony of more simplistically shaped square and rectangular pillows.

Bed skirts
Bed skirts serve a natural practical purpose of keeping your box spring and whatever goodies you have stashed underneath the bed out of plain sight. They also come in a number of elegant designs. Whether you like ruffled, feathery ones or more pragmatic, fabric based designs, bed skirts add yet another dimension of personality to your bed.

Duvet covers
Duvet covers are a great way of keeping things fresh and exciting when it comes to your comforter. They come in a number of styles and varieties, from simple, elegant fabric-based designs to more ornate, say, paisley prints. Some have buttons, zippers, lace, what have you. Don’t just toss your comforter onto the bed and call it a day. Dress it up in something stylish.

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As we wrote about earlier this month, our new 400 thread count Prima stripe sheet and Prima stripe duvet and sham sets are now available for order on our web site. Our best price for a luxurious, soft set of 100% Prima cotton bedding will be available in limited quantities, so make sure you place your order while sufficient quantities are on hand. We believe if you experience the comfort and value of our exclusive cotton bedding you will become a customer for life.

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