There are two kinds of people in this world: those who make their bed the moment they get up… and those who proudly leave the covers in a state of chaos. Maybe you and your partner fall on opposite sides. Maybe your best friend swears that making her bed changed her life. Maybe you’ve even had this debate over brunch like it’s your own version of “The Great British Bake Off” but with duvets and throw pillows.
Well, the jury’s out—and by that, we mean we’re here to stir the pot. Here are the best arguments for and against making your bed, including some spicy takes, scientific tidbits, and plenty of nods to the aesthetics we all secretly design our bedrooms around.
Your Scandinavian Japandi loft may still have laundry on the chair, but if the bed’s made? Chef’s kiss. You’re practically an interior design influencer.
Navy SEALs and lifestyle coaches alike say it: make your bed, win the day. Small accomplishment → big momentum.
You didn’t invest in that Egyptian cotton duvet cover just to keep it crumpled. A made bed shows off the goods—luxurious linen textures, crisp and light bamboo, or smooth satin or mulberry silk. It’s a flex.
Studies show that a tidy sleep environment can help you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly. It’s a bedtime ritual that starts first thing in the morning.
Especially if your bedding is white or neutral colored, making your bed can help protect it from airborne dust—or Fluffy’s fur tumbleweeds.
There’s nothing like turning down a perfectly made bed at night. Add a silky soft pillowcase and cue the spa music.
Smoothing out your duvet cover. Fluffing your pillows just so. Laying that Turkish cotton throw blanket at the foot. You’re not just making a bed—you’re building serenity.
Taking a nap on a made bed feels deliberate, not like you collapsed into a sleep spiral. And since you’re less likely to crawl fully under the covers, you might avoid that accidental 3-hour nap. (Oops.)
Nothing screams "I’ve got my life together" quite like a beautifully made bed with gorgeously coordinated throw pillows. Bonus points for a luxurious Merino wool throw blanket.
Boho chic with a pop of kantha? Modern minimalist with fluffy down alternative layers? No matter your vibe, your bed is your bedroom’s main character. Let it shine.
Surprise FaceTime from your mom? Neighbor swings by to borrow sugar? No worries—your bedroom is ready for its close-up.
Leaving your bed unmade actually helps air it out and may reduce dust mites. We’re not saying it’s medical advice… but it is a fun fact to drop during breakfast.
Why spend precious morning energy making something you’ll undo in 16 hours (or 4, if you’re a nap enthusiast)?
Your rumpled duvet and haphazard layers of down and linen are a little wild… a little rebellious… and maybe even a little artsy.
Two minutes making your bed or two minutes sipping oat milk cold brew while scrolling Pinterest for sage green bedroom inspo? We rest our case.
And honestly, if the bed’s unmade, maybe the day hasn’t really started yet. Permission to procrastinate granted.
Nothing delights a cat (or a small dog) more than tunneling through loose covers. Who are we to deny them?
Some people follow the rules. Others sleep wrapped in a half-twisted bamboo sheet burrito and call it freedom.
An unmade bed whispers, “Come nap, anytime.” No guilt, no pressure, no fancy folding—just easy, anytime rest.
Clean bod, clean sheets—you’re already pristine when you get in. Why fuss in the morning?
So your bed’s a bit undone? If it’s covered in 1000-thread-count Egyptian cotton and topped with a plush down insert, it’s still giving “boutique hotel”—just with a little edge.
Unmade beds = open invitation for the midday faceplant. Flop freely. Live your truth.
Whether you’re religious about your morning bed-making routine or living in a world of beautiful bedhead chaos, the truth is this: your bed is the heart of your bedroom. And how you treat it is an expression of how you live, rest, and recharge.
So make it. Don’t make it. Debate it with your roommate or roast your partner’s sloppy folding skills. Just make sure you’ve got bedding that makes you feel good, no matter which side you’re on.
(P.S. We humbly suggest starting with a luxurious and uniquely beautiful duvet cover set—because either way, you deserve the softest, most beautiful bed possible.)
