If your fitted sheet has any wrinkles or excess fabric, go down a size so you’ll get the smoothest fit.
If you’re not sure which side of the flat sheet is the decorative side, look at the stitching along the sides. The side with the smoothest edges that doesn’t show where the sheet was folded over and sewn is the decorative side.
Make sure the quilt is large enough so that it covers the mattress. If not, you’ll need a larger quilt. If your quilt is a little too small, you can still use it as an accessory on top of your bed.
Do this on the other side of the bed as well. Make sure to pull it back enough so that your pillows don’t cover the decorative fold. You may need to pull it back even further if you plan to add a lot of decorative pillows on top.
Do this on both sides until it’s nice and straight. You should be able to see the decorative part of your top sheet now.
If you want a more tidy look, go for a hospital tuck at the bottom corners. You can leave the excess hanging out for a more relaxed, cozy style. That way, it’ll be easier to hop straight under the covers when you’re ready to snooze!
Make sure the openings of the pillowcases face toward the center of the mattress so you can’t see extra fabric hanging out from the sides.
If you have a thick bed frame at the foot of your bed, you’ll need to lift the mattress up a few inches so that you can properly tuck the quilt in.
You should now have a triangle-shaped fold on top of the bed.
If your quilt is a little small, you may not have any excess fabric dangling down. That’s perfectly okay and your hospital tuck will look just as neat!
Repeat this for the other bottom corner of the bed.
Keep in mind that the farther and tighter you tuck the quilt in, the more you’ll have to wiggle around in the bed to loosen it up.
Make sure the color of the quilt matches the color of at least 1 or 2 of the throw pillows so it looks put together. Lay a bed runner on top of the folded quilt for a touch of luxury. Feel free to drape 2 different quilts across the bed to add a cozy vibe—just make sure the colors and patterns don’t clash.
A 45-degree angle will make sure the quilt stays on the bed if someone were to sit on it and shuffle around a bit. However, feel free to experiment with different angles according to your taste! For a playful, layered look, drape a quilt onto the bed first and place the folded one on top at an angle. Just choose patterns and color schemes that look well together (e. g. , 2 pastel colored quilts or 1 patterned and 1 solid-colored quilt). For an ultra-relaxed vibe, skip the folding part and drape the quilt lengthwise at an angle.
For instance, you might pair a blue and green paisley quilt with a solid royal-blue quilt. For a more adventurous look, spread a checkered quilt onto the bed and place a folded striped or chevron-patterned quilt at the foot of the bed. This is a great way to spruce up a monochromatic room and make that comfy bed look extra inviting!
Make sure one of the accent colors on the quilt closely matches the color of the comforter. If your comforter is white, choose a quilt with several different colors on it to really make it pop! For summertime, simply fold the comforter all the way down to the foot of the bed so you don’t get too hot.
