Linen Drawer: Sleep for Thirty-Three Years

Apparently, we are supposed to sleep 30 to 60 minutes more every day during winter. The word ‘hibernation’ leaps to mind. Should you wish to follow this advice, then Linen Drawer has some useful advise… starting with how to make your bed thoroughly, using all the different components to ensure comfortable and lengthy sleep.

Imagine your bed entirely naked – just the frame and the mattress.  If you have a solid bed with legs and head and foot boards you can skip the next step.

If you have a bed base which your mattress rests on and a separate headboard, then the first step is to fit the bed wrap, or bed skirt.  This is the fabric that disguises your bed base. It is important that this fits properly, otherwise it could present a sad picture.

Next up is your mattress. This comes on the bed base, and hopefully it is the best you can afford. If you are in any doubt, please contact the Linen Drawer team for answers to all bed and mattress-related questions.

Before you do anything more, put on your mattress topper.  This is a pad of memory foam, latex, down, or microfibre that gives you an extra layer of comfort.  If you don’t have one, don’t worry, you are probably comfortable enough as is.

Next you will be putting your mattress protector onto the mattress.  This is a covering that fits over the mattress, often quilted, and sometimes water-proof. It is also very important that this fits snugly as wrinkles could cause discomfort.

Now is the time to put the electric blanket onto the bed. If you don’t have one proceed to the next step, which is the fitted sheet.

Just a side note – if you have an electric blanket, it is lovely to have a protector for that as well.  A flannel (brushed cotton) fitted sheet works well over the electric blanket. Fitting snugly, this keeps your electric blanket clean for longer, and holds everything in place.

Now for the fitted sheet. And it really does need to fit.

A good fitted sheet is snug over the top of the mattress and ‘tucks’ under at the corners and sides – riding up or not being able to reach under the mattress means it is the wrong size/depth for the mattress.

We recommend using a flat sheet before putting your duvet inner and cover onto the bed. It protects the duvet cover from bodily oils and perspiration, as well as not getting your toes snagged in the bottom opening!

The flat sheet is generally laid on with the right side facing the mattress, so that when turned over at the top, the right-side shows. As you see bed making can be very ‘specific’.

Ensure that the duvet inner is inserted smoothly into the duvet cover, and that it is positioned on the bed with the opening towards the bottom of the bed. Fold the flat sheet over the top of the duvet and position your pillows the way you like them.

Pillows are a personal matter – we could devote a whole blog to the types and choices. Suffice to say ‘sleep on what you find comfortable’ and have as many as you like!

For additional warmth and styling, you can add a quilt.  Fold it or lay it on the bed whichever way you like.

Alternatively, you can add a throw to the bottom of the bed – folded or draped across the foot of the bed, adding extra warmth and style to your bed. For inspiration look at the throws available at Linen Drawer https://linendrawer.co.za/bedroom-shop/throws-and-blankets

Whichever way you decide to style your bed – whether you have two pillows or twenty – it is where you will spend one third (approximately 33 years) of your life!

Shouldn’t you be enjoying sleeping comfort?

Visit Linen Drawer and find the essentials you need to get comfy!
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