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4 Steps to Build the Perfect Bed

By The Mattress Firm Sleep Experts
July 5, 2019
4 steps to make the perfect bed
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So, you've bought your mattress, but now it's time to build your bed into the sleep sanctuary you deserve. Making a bed can seem like a simple task, but to really make a bed the best place for sleep, you need to ensure you're working with the best ingredients.

If you're wondering how to make a bed, check out these simple steps to be on your way to making the perfect bed for your sleep environment:

4 Essentials Steps for Making a Bed

1. Choose a Mattress Foundation

Step one in the Daily Dozers' guide on how to make the bed is choosing a mattress foundation. Whether you are in need of an adjustable bed, a bunkie board or the classic box spring, Mattress Firm's got you covered. No matter your sleep style or bedroom decor, a mattress foundation is the perfect starting point for creating the best sleep sanctuary for you.

2. Protect Your Purchase

After you've chosen the bed of your dreams, it's time to protect it. While some may forget this basic necessity when making a bed, a mattress protector is essential to extending the life of your bed and ensuring you're sleeping in a healthy sleep environment night after night.

3. Shop the Sheets

If you've searched for how to make up a bed, you probably know that bed sheets are easily one of the most important items. When you make a bed, it's important to choose sheets that not only fit your mattress but also your sleep style.

Are you a hot sleeper? Cool sleeper? Do you have dogs that sleep in your bed? Do your kids sometime take over your bed? These questions may not seem obvious when shopping for bed sheets, but ultimately, they are important to determine the best bed sheets for you and your sleep needs.

4. Pick Your Pillows

Wondering how to make your bed more comfortable? With pillows, of course! Pillows can be the ultimate key to comfort when building a sleep sanctuary. From cooling to memory foam, down to latex, pillow types are plentiful, so there's always a comfy place to rest your head at night. With so many options, it's important to determine what type of pillows work best for you. If you're bed is in need of some pillows to make it complete, don't be afraid to try out a few different pillows until you find the one that's just right!

If you're in need of some sleep essentials to complete your sleep sanctuary, find a Mattress Firm near you or shop online at MattressFirm.com today!

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