A Bed Worth Coming Home To
There’s something instantly comforting about walking into a hotel room and seeing a perfectly made bed. The sheets are taut, the pillows fluffed just so, and everything invites you to relax. So why don’t our beds at home feel the same way?
The truth is, hotel-style bed-making is more than just tucking in corners. It’s about layers, symmetry, and small touches that elevate your space. If you live in Santa Monica, where the ocean breeze and relaxed vibes define the lifestyle, bringing hotel-level freshness into your bedroom might be easier than you think.
Let’s take a peek behind the curtain and learn how professional cleaners make beds that impress.
Step 1: Strip and Inspect
Before anything, professionals strip the bed down completely — sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors. This allows them to inspect for stains, odors, and signs of wear. At home, this is a great time to rotate your mattress or vacuum the surface to keep dust mites and allergens at bay.
Step 2: Start with a Quality Foundation
Use a fitted sheet that’s snug and smooth. Hotel cleaners often tug at all four corners simultaneously to prevent wrinkles. The goal is a wrinkle-free base that won’t shift.
Pro Tip: Ironing your fitted sheet sounds excessive, but if you’re chasing the full luxury look, it makes a huge difference.
Step 3: The Flat Sheet Tuck
Here’s where it gets technical:
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Lay your flat sheet evenly, with excess hanging on both sides.
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Tuck the foot of the sheet under the mattress.
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Now, make “hospital corners” by folding the hanging sides up and over for a crisp, tailored edge.
This creates the clean lines that hotel beds are famous for.
Step 4: Layer Like a Designer
Think of your bed like a canvas. Most hotel-style beds include:
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A light blanket or thin duvet
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A heavier comforter
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Decorative pillows and throws
Each layer is pulled tight and centered. Tucking in each layer (or folding the comforter halfway down the bed) makes the room feel curated.
Santa Monica Hack: Use breathable cotton or linen for your top layers — they’re perfect for coastal climates.
Step 5: Pillows with Purpose
Most hotel beds feature two to four sleeping pillows, arranged upright or stacked. Then come the shams (decorative pillow covers), and finally, a few accent pillows. Don’t go overboard — the goal is plush, not cluttered.
Fluff your pillows daily and rotate their positions to help them wear evenly.
Step 6: Finishing Touches
To truly get the hotel look:
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Smooth every surface with your hands to release creases.
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Use a handheld steamer to zap wrinkles from the comforter.
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Lightly spray linen mist or essential oil-infused water on pillows for a clean, relaxing scent.
In Santa Monica, where casual luxury is the norm, these touches create a bedroom that feels both upscale and inviting.
Why It Matters More Than You Think
Making your bed isn’t just a chore — it sets the tone for the rest of your day. Studies show that tidy bedrooms contribute to better sleep and reduced anxiety. If you start and end each day in a well-kept space, you’re more likely to carry that order into the rest of your home.
And if you don’t have time to make your bed like a hotel every day? No shame in calling in help. At Marching Maids, we connect homeowners with independent cleaning professionals who can make your space look its best.
While we don’t train our cleaners directly, many of them have professional experience in hotels or residential cleaning, so they know how to make a bed that looks amazing and lasts through the day.
Need Help Keeping Your Home Hotel-Clean?
Whether you’re prepping for guests or just want a relaxing retreat of your own, you deserve a clean, fresh space. Book a cleaning in Santa Monica today and let a pro handle the details.
Book your Santa Monica house cleaning and come home to comfort.