Making A Comfortable Bed

Did you make your bed?

Let’s see a virtual show of hands of the ones who have heard this question, oh, I don’t know, say 5475 times in your life?

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With the the median age of first leaving home for males and females being at 20.35 years of age, that’s roughly fifteen years of making the bed.

If my math is correct, that, ladies and gentlemen, is a whole lot of bed making.

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Why should you make your bed?  A relaxing and good night’s sleep is essential to our overall well-being, and promoting said good night’s sleep begins with making a comfortable bed.

Plus, it looks pretty.

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Routine, by definition, is an action or actions performed as part of a regular procedure.

Decorating is rooted in the routine of interior beautification.

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Of interest is a public opinion poll commissioned by the National Sleep Foundation of 1,500 randomly-selected Americans between the ages of 25 and 55 exploring how respondents think about elements of their bedrooms and to determine the effect of the bedroom environment on sleep.

Findings show 85% of those polled rate the comfortable feel of sheets and bedding as an essential factor in a restful sleep.

Another interesting result finds 73% of respondents get a more comfortable night’s sleep on sheets with a fresh scent.

Bedding Hanging To DryMother Earth Living ~ Photo By Corbis

Timeless beauty associated with the classic color combination of pink and green brings to mind a summer afternoon spent lounging poolside.

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Forget counting sheep, I’d rather drift off to LaLa land dreaming of warm LA or Miami breezes and tropical island vacations.

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Let’s don’t forget how utterly comfortable, cozy and stylish a down comforter, chenille throw or set of flannel sheets can be on those chilly fall and baby, it’s cold outside winter nights.

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Select sheets and bedding accents that are not only visually striking, but strike a nice balance between not too masculine nor too feminine. I’m super comfort zoned in on the look and comfort performance of sheets, pillow cases and shams in the art of making a comfortable bed.

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Short sheeted on sheet storage?

400 Thread Count Premium Supima Cotton No Iron Sateen Bed Sheet Set

Store folded sheet sets inside one of the pillow cases from the set.

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Places In The Home turndown service relies on a comfortable sleep temperature, a generous spritzing of linen spray and our pillows cased in my favorite set of pillowcases.

Texture, pattern, color, feel, thread count and making a comfortable bed play a significant role in the production of a beautiful slumber.

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