Have you ever gotten into a hotel bed and thought, "Wow, I need to get one of these for my home?" You’re not alone. There’s just something about hotel beds that makes them incredibly comfortable, and it’s not just because they’re new. The secret to their comfort lies in the quality of the materials, how they’re constructed, and the number of layers. Fortunately, learning the secrets behind that cloud-like comfort can help you transform your bed into a luxurious, hotel-like retreat that delivers deep, restful sleep and a sense of everyday indulgence. So, How to Make Your Bed More Comfortable?
One valuable tool to help you achieve your goals is Yumerest's cloud-like fluffy duvets. Snuggling into one of these duvets will transform your current bedding into a sumptuous, hotel-quality sleep experience.
Why are Hotel Beds So Comfortable?
There are a lot of simple pleasures in life, and one of them is falling asleep at a high-end hotel on a luxurious bed. So many times you leave your hotel room in bliss, only to have that feeling collapse when you head home to your ordinary bed. Just why are hotel beds so comfortable?
To begin with, hotels mainly serve as a place for you to sleep. So naturally, hotels must invest money in their beds, sheets, pillows, and blankets.
Why Are Hotel Beds So Comfy?
While this may seem out of your budget, remember that you spend a third of your life asleep. If you’re tired of having a second-rate sleeping area, maybe it’s time to copy the experts and make a space akin to a hotel.
No, you’re not alone in thinking the hotel bed you just slept in was exceptionally comfortable. There are many reasons and strategies for hotels to make their beds so comfy, which we’ll explain next.
Plush Duvets and Comforters: The Cloud-Like Embrace of Hotel Beds
Nothing says luxury like snuggling under a plush, cozy duvet or comforter. Hotels often opt for high-quality down or down-alternative fillings that provide just the right amount of warmth and loft instead of traditional bedspreads.
You can find nice-looking quilts and bedspreads in various colors and patterns, but they’re not warm or cozy. They can be downright cold. The first time you lift the cover to get into bed, all you can think about is how long it will take for the thing to warm up.
The Secret Behind Fluffy Hotel Comforters
In contrast, hotel comforters are like giant, fluffy clouds that envelop you in warmth and comfort the second you lift the cover. Not only do they look inviting, but they also feel amazing.
These bedding items are designed to envelop you in a cloud-like embrace, ensuring you stay comfortable throughout the night. According to Downlite Inc., a leading hotel bedding manufacturer, luxury down comforters are filled with 600-700 fill power down, providing superior warmth and loft without excessive weight.
Pillow Selection and Quality: Why Hotel Pillows Are So Comfortable
The quality of your pillow often determines a good night’s sleep. Hotels understand this and offer various pillow options for different sleep preferences. From firm to soft, down to memory foam, you’ll find a pillow that perfectly supports your head and neck.
Many hotels also provide pillow menus, allowing guests to choose their desired pillow type for a personalized sleep experience. According to a survey by The Better Sleep Council, 32% of Americans prefer a medium-firm pillow, while 25% prefer a soft pillow.
Bed Bases and Foundations: Supporting Comfort
The bed base and foundation are crucial when achieving that heavenly hotel-quality sleep. These unsung heroes are the backbone of a comfortable bed, providing the necessary support and stability. Let’s explore the world of bed bases and foundations that make hotel beds so inviting!
Box Springs and Bed Frames
Box springs, those sturdy, rectangular foundations, are a classic choice for hotel beds. They provide a solid base for the mattress and offer a touch of bounce and flexibility. Many hotels opt for high-quality, heavy-duty box springs that can withstand years of use.
Complementing the box springs are the bed frames, which come in various styles, from sleek and modern to ornate and traditional. These frames add aesthetic appeal and ensure proper mattress alignment and support.
Adjustable Bed Bases
In the pursuit of ultimate comfort, many hotels have embraced the convenience of adjustable bed bases. These innovative foundations allow guests to customize the bed’s position, elevating the head or foot area for optimal support and relaxation.
According to a Sleep Foundation survey of adjustable bed users, they reported improved sleep quality and reduced aches and pains. With the ability to find the perfect position for reading, watching TV, or simply lounging, adjustable bed bases have become a game-changer in the hotel industry.
Mattress Toppers and Pads: The Secret to Extra Softness
While the bed base provides the foundation, mattress toppers and pads add cushiony comfort. Hotels often invest in high-quality mattress toppers made of memory foam, down, or plush fiberfill. These toppers conform to the body’s curves, relieving pressure points and creating a cloud-like sleeping experience.
Additionally, mattress pads offer an extra layer of protection, ensuring the mattress stays fresh and hygienic for each guest. The secret recipe for hotel-level comfort combines a supportive bed base, a high-quality mattress, and the right toppers and pads. By investing in these essential components, hotels create a sleep oasis that leaves guests feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, ready to tackle the day ahead.
High-Thread-Count Sheets: The Softness of Hotel Linens
Thanks to their high thread count, hotel sheets are renowned for their buttery softness and durability. Thread count refers to the number of threads woven into a square inch of fabric, and the higher the count, the softer and more luxurious the sheets feel.
While the ideal thread count for hotel sheets is often debated, most experts recommend 300 to 800 for optimal comfort and breathability. According to The Sleep Foundation, a good quality sheet set with a thread count between 300 and 500 should provide a comfortable and long-lasting sleep experience.
Appropriate Bed Height: Why It Matters
When most people choose a bed for their personal use, they are more likely to consider comfort and design before considering something as “minuscule” as a bed height. Even so, hotels know better.
The height of a mattress and your bed frame can contribute significantly to the look and even function of a bedroom, not to mention your overall comfort when getting up every morning. Sleep experts say the average person usually needs a bed with a height of 25 inches (including bed frame and mattress).
Why Hotel Beds Are the Perfect Height
With a bed that has the appropriate height, you do not have to strain your legs when trying to get off the bed; on the other hand, you don’t want to hurdle your way into bed every night.
High beds are also beneficial to older guests. Older people need a bed they can easily get in and out of without straining their bodies. A bed that is too low will be a struggle for joints, whereas a bed that is too high will require jumping onto the mattress each evening.
They Keep the Bed and Pillows (Mostly) White
Every fancy hotel you’ve been to has mostly white bedding. Almost all high-end hotels dress their beds in white linens, from an all-white duvet to spotless white sheets. The whiteness exudes a modern coolness and looks neat and inviting to the eye.
Hotels have also found that the all-white color scheme reads fresh, new, and renovated. It creates a calming focal point for your room that’s almost spa-like and meditative. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that white linens are easy to bleach.
The Right Combination of Softness and Support
Hotel beds are so soft and comfortable because of the mattress pads/toppers they use, combined with several mattress covers and bed sheets. The quality of these plays a vital role. For example, natural latex foam mattresses are frequently used in the most luxurious high-end hotels thanks to their durability, breathability, softness, and support.
Hygiene matters, too, e.g., how often all these additional covers are washed. Usually, what creates that “sleeping on a cloud” feeling is a thin layer of a latex foam topper, together with 2–3 extra-soft bed sheets on top. Feather beds are another type of bed cover that creates extra softness. Finally, some of them also use good bed linens, such as Egyptian cotton.
Regular Bed Inspections and Replacements
Hotels regularly inspect and maintain their beds. Every mattress is thoroughly checked for signs of wear, and if it fails to meet the strict comfort standards, it is replaced with new ones. Cleanliness is also a top priority for hotels.
Bedding is washed and replaced for each guest, ensuring fresh sheets for all guests during their stay. This is not something that many people experience at home.
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How Do You Make Your Bed as Comfortable as in a Hotel?
The focal point of your bed and the key to a true hotel-style bedroom is a fluffy comforter. These comforters create a cloud-like indent the second you flop onto them at the end of the day. Most hotels use extra fluffy down or down-alternative comforters, occasionally with a duvet cover on top.
When shopping for your own version, look for baffle-box construction with squares sewn throughout the comforter to keep the internal fluff in place. If you own a comforter without stitched squares, you know the dread of shaking out your comforter to even out the fluff that has all fallen to one side. Baffle boxes are the way to a bed that looks and feels as poofy and perfect as a hotel bed.
Yumerest PureFlow: Where Heritage Craftsmanship Meets Sleep Science
Yumerest's PureFlow Duvet transforms your bedroom into a luxurious sanctuary. Its exceptional 5 kg filling envelops you in cloud-like softness, promoting deeper, more restorative sleep. This premium Canadian duvet stands apart from competitors like Happy Fluffy Cloud and Hush through its ethically sourced northern down, which perfectly regulates temperature year-round—never too hot, just perfectly cozy.
Crafted by expert artisans with techniques perfected since 1946, our duvets combine traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation for an unparalleled sleeping experience. The PureFlow bundle, featuring our heavenly duvet, elegant cover, and calming sleep mist, creates a complete sleep sanctuary that helps busy professionals and parents finally achieve the rejuvenating rest they deserve.
Get deep sleep every night with our cloud-like, fluffy duvets.
Invest in High Quality Bedding
High-quality bedding usually feels softer and more luxurious, but it can also help you get a better night's rest, especially if you're a hot sleeper. High-thread-count sheets made of natural fabrics (like cotton, linen, and bamboo) are cozy but breathable, helping you stay comfortable while you sleep.
If you have allergies, buy well-made, hypoallergenic bedding to help you breathe easier at night. Of course, high-quality bedding tends to cost more than other types, but it may be worth the price if you're looking for a luxury experience.
Skip the Fitted Sheet
Many hotels don't use fitted sheets at all. Instead, they use tightly tucked flat sheets. For a few reasons, hotels typically choose flat sheets over fitted sheets because they're easier to wash, press, and fold. Durability is also a factor since fitted sheets have elastic corners, making them wear down quicker than flat sheets.
Want to replicate this hotel bed strategy at home? The first step is to buy a flat sheet one size larger than your mattress. You must purchase a king-size top sheet if you have a queen-size bed. Then, lay the sheet on your mattress (on top of the cover and topper) and tuck it underneath with hospital corners. After that, you can add your usual flat sheet and comforter.
Layer Your Bedding Like a Pro
Strategically organizing your bedding is another excellent way to make your bed feel like a hotel bed. Ideally, you'd start with a plush, luxurious mattress that suits your sleeping style and body type. If that's not an option, add a cushion topper to your bed.
Either way, add a cover to protect your mattress or topper. Then, put a fitted or flat sheet on the mattress and add a top sheet. To create an extra-plush and high-end look, tuck a coverless duvet around the bottom half of your mattress. Then, top it off with a fluffy decorative duvet, pulling it up high enough to cover the first duvet.
Use Plenty of Plush Pillows
Cushy pillows are another key component of a hotel-worthy bed. Use a mix of pillow shapes and pillowcase designs for the most luxurious look. This adds texture and depth to your mattress, making it look more inviting and sophisticated.
Start with two or three square Euro pillows at the head of your bed, then place a couple of sleeping pillows in front of them. You can use decorative shams, standard pillowcases, or a combination. Finish it with a few ornamental throw pillows in different sizes and styles.
Consider All-White Linens
Having crisp, all-white linens is one of the easiest ways to recreate that high-end hotel look at home. Hotels typically use white sheets because they don't hide stains, proving that they have a high standard of cleanliness.
Besides that, white linens look sleek and serene, creating a peaceful ambiance. Light-colored linens may be harder to care for than their dark counterparts. Spills and stains are more evident on white sheets, so you must diligently clean them.
Add a Soft Mattress Topper
Mattresses can be expensive, and not everyone has the budget for a high-end model. Fortunately, a plush mattress topper can make it feel like you have a luxurious hotel mattress at home, without breaking the bank. There are a few things to consider when looking for a mattress topper.
Choosing the Right Mattress for Better Sleep
First, if you have allergies, opt for a breathable, chemical-free topper made with hypoallergenic materials, like natural latex foam or wool. It's also important to factor in your preferred sleeping position, which impacts how soft or firm your mattress should be.
For instance, back sleepers usually need a firmer sleeping surface, while people who sleep on their sides require something a bit softer.
Use Two Duvets for Extra Fluff
As mentioned, doubling up on duvets is a great way to make your bed appear fluffier and more luxurious. There are a couple of ways to do this, with the first being the tuck method described above. This is the better option if you or your partner sleeps hot because you can easily remove one of the duvets before bed.
Another way to use the dual-duvet strategy is to insert two duvets into one cover. The benefits are twofold: You'll get a super-fluffy, luxurious look while keeping yourself extra warm on chilly nights.
Ensure You Have a Sturdy Frame and Headboard
From a practical point of view, a bed frame helps extend the lifespan of your mattress and promotes better airflow while you sleep. But from an aesthetic perspective, a sturdy frame, like a platform or canopy bed frame, can (literally) elevate the look of your bed and pull your entire room together.
Similarly, using a headboard makes your bed look more polished and adds a decorative flair to your space. Hotels commonly have upholstered or leather headboards, often extending up most of the wall toward the ceiling. If you're the DIY type, you could recreate this look to give your room that sophisticated hotel vibe.
Regularly Maintain Your Bed
To ensure your mattress lasts as long as possible, it's essential to look after it. (A few upkeep tips:
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Use a mattress protector
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Don't eat or drink in bed
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Spot-clean stains immediately
Depending on your mattress brand and model, you might need to rotate it every few months to prevent it from sagging in certain spots. Check your manufacturer's instructions for more specific instructions. You'll also want to take care of your bedding so it stays in good shape and helps protect your mattress. Generally speaking, this means washing your sheets every week to eliminate dead skin, dust mites, and bacteria.
Wrinkle Release Your Sheets
My favorite trick for making my bed look more like a hotel bed is wrinkle-releasing my sheets! It’s such a handy hack. After you make your bed, spray Wrinkle Releaser all over and smooth over the flat sheet and the top sheet with your hands.
Your wrinkles will vanish in just minutes, and you’ll be left with a hotel-style bed without the hassle of steaming. (Sometimes it takes two rounds, but not more than that! Just let the fabric dry in between.)
How to Make the Bed
There are two types of people in the world:
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Those who make their bed every morning
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Those who can’t remember the last time they did
If you want your master bedroom to look like a bougie boutique hotel, you’ve got to make your bed. And you’ve got to learn how to do it just as well as a hotel staff does.
The first step is to fit your fitted sheet and ensure the mattress's corners are tucked in tight. Then add your flat sheet upside-down (this is key!) so that the decorative trim at the top faces down on the mattress. That way, when you fold over the top part, I’ll see the pretty side of the sheet.
Mastering the Art of Hotel-Style Bedding
Once I’ve added my thin blanket or quilt and folded down the top, it’s time to tuck in the corners. To create those signature “hospital corners” you’ll see on most hotel beds, fold the layers around the side of the mattress (like you’re wrapping a gift) before tucking them underneath.
Then add your duvet and fold it halfway down the bed to create that cozy, inviting look. Lastly, fluff the pillows and fold any blankets on your bed's end. If you want to go a step further and make your room feel luxurious and clean, straighten up your bedside table while you’re at it.
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Get Deep Sleep Every Night with Our Cloud-like Soft Fluffy Duvets
Hotel duvets are usually packed with high-quality down or down alternatives and are incredibly soft and fluffy. The high thread count of the duvet cover adds to the overall comfort and luxury of the experience.
And the best part? You can replicate this heavenly sensation at home! Simply purchase a fluffy duvet to use instead of your tired old comforter. You’ll not only love the way it feels, but you’ll also enjoy how a duvet can improve your sleep.
Yumerest PureFlow: The Ultimate in Luxurious Sleep
Yumerest's PureFlow Duvet transforms your bedroom into a luxurious sanctuary. Its exceptional 5 kg filling envelops you in cloud-like softness, promoting deeper, more restorative sleep. This premium Canadian duvet stands apart from competitors like Happy Fluffy Cloud and Hush through its ethically sourced northern down, which perfectly regulates temperature year-round—never too hot, just perfectly cozy.
Crafted by expert artisans with techniques perfected since 1946, our duvets combine traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation for an unparalleled sleeping experience. The PureFlow bundle, featuring our heavenly duvet, elegant cover, and calming sleep mist, creates a complete sleep sanctuary that helps busy professionals and parents finally achieve the rejuvenating rest they deserve.
Get deep sleep every night with our cloud-like, fluffy duvets.
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