How To Make Your Bed: How to Help Improve Your Sleep With the Right Bedding & Bed Linen

A restful night's sleep begins with a thoughtfully organised foundation.

Your bedding is more than an aesthetic choice - it is integral to your comfort and overall health. There are many elements that make up a comfortable bed. From the base of your mattress to the refined layers of bed linen and decorative accents, each element plays a role in organising a sleeping arrangement that feels as indulgent as it appears. Understanding how to coordinate these layers effectively is the key to achieving both style and exceptional comfort.

Whether you're refreshing your bedroom or looking to enhance the quality of your sleep, our curated guide to bedding and bed linen will help you discover how to make your bed for a sanctuary of effortless luxury. Explore our collection of bedding and bed linen online and transform your bedroom into a space that invites rest and relaxation.

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• Elevate the Comfort of Your Mattress With A Mattress Topper Or Underlay
• Incorporate a Mattress Protector For Ultimate Protection
• Superb Sheets: Peaceful And Protective
• Quality Quilts For Every Sleeper
• Decorate Your Bedroom With Stylish Quilt Covers
• Practical Pillows, Pillow Protectors And Pillowcases
• Blankets And Throws For The Perfect Finishing Touch

Elevate the Comfort of Your Mattress With A Mattress Topper Or Underlay

If you find yourself looking for ways to improve your sleep, upgrading your mattress is an ideal beginning. Revolutionise the comfort of your mattress by introducing an additional layer. Whether that be a mattress topper for added cushioning or a mattress underlay for more warmth, these added layers instantly elevate the level of comfort your mattress provides. Incorporating a mattress topper or underlay into your bedding arrangement is a great and low-maintenance approach to updating your mattress and bedding without having to purchase a brand new mattress.

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Incorporate a Mattress Protector For Ultimate Protection

Mattresses are very important in guaranteeing a peaceful night's sleep. It's equally important to take good care of your mattress. A mattress protector will help to safeguard your mattress from spills and stains, prolonging the need for a replacement.

Our KOO Mattress Protector is one of many that will be a great addition to your bedding. Not only does it offer protection for your mattress, but it also offers greater comfort and breathability with a natural cotton cover and polyester fill. The stretch-fitted skirt is designed to fit most mattresses, while the machine washable materials ensure easy care. This mattress protector is perfect for bringing comfort and protection to your bedding.

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Layer Your Bed Linen With Superb Sheets

Once your base is in place, with your mattress, topper or underlay, and a quality protector, you can start building your bed with the right bed linen. Think comfortable, breathable sheets that look good while protecting your bed. For an easy, coordinated update, sheet sets are a simple choice. Each set typically includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet and matching pillowcases, taking the guesswork out of styling.

If you prefer a more personalised look, you can mix and match individual pieces to suit your space, style and sizing needs.

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Fitted Sheets To Cover All Bases

Now that you've finalised your mattress, ensuring it is both comfortable and safeguarded from spills and stains, complete your base with the perfect fitted sheet. These handy sheets help to further protect your mattress from dust mites and other body oils. As they feature elasticated edges and corners to securely fit your mattress, fitted sheets help to keep your topper, underlay and mattress protector in place. They are flat and smooth against your mattress for a comfortable base. While fitted sheets offer an additional layer of protection for your mattress, they can also be used to contribute to your overall bedroom decor style, forming the foundation for your bed linen arrangement.

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Lightweight And Cosy: Flat Sheets

Much like fitted sheets, flat sheets can also act as a barrier, however, instead of protecting your mattress, they act as a barrier between you and your quilt cover, protecting your quilt cover from natural body oils and dust mites. Flat sheets act as a lightweight covering that can be used in the warmer months as a substitute for heavy quilts and quilt covers. When learning how to improve your sleep, refreshing your sheets in line with your sleeping habits will help you achieve a good night's sleep. For instance, if you find yourself overheating in your sleep, consider our range of bamboo sheets for a lightweight option. Available in various colours and patterns, flat sheets bring a subtle sense of style to your bedding. Style your quilt cover folded over to reveal the design of your sheets for an elegant bedding arrangement.

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Quality Quilts For Every Sleeper

Quilts are arguably one of the most important elements when it comes to identifying how to improve your sleep. They are often the difference between an interrupted night and a peaceful sleep. With different sizes to choose from, whether you're after a snug and small quilt or a larger quilt to envelop yourself in, you'll be sure to find the best fit for your bed here at KOO.

Types Of Quilts

There are a few different types of quilts to choose from. This ensures that no matter your sleeping habits or climate, there's a quilt out there that will have you sleeping soundly at night. These different types of quilts bring varying benefits to your bedding and sleep routine:

• Washable wool: This type of quilt is perfect for those cooler winter nights. Our KOO Washable Australian Wool Quilt, in particular, features washable Australian wool filling for superior temperature regulation as well as a natural cotton cover for greater comfort and breathability. Made in Australia, it's constructed with a medium weight that's perfect for all seasons. It's even machine washable, guaranteeing an easy maintenance routine.
• Cotton and polyester: These versatile quilts with a cotton cover and polyester filling are an incredible, breathable quilt option that will leave you sleeping in comfort. The KOO All Seasons Quilt is one such quilt that features a natural cotton cover that's perfect for all seasons. Easy to care for, it is machine washable, allowing you to conveniently wash your quilt to maintain your bedding hygiene.
• Feather and down quilts: Filled with goose or duck feathers, down or in some cases both, these quilts are fluffy and lightweight, transforming your bedroom into a dreamy oasis with their plush appearance. This type of quilt is known for being extremely soft and cosy - no matter the climate.

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Decorate Your Bedroom With Stylish Quilt Covers

Quilt covers bring together both style and function, making them an essential part of your bedding. Designed to protect your quilt and help maintain its comfort, they also play a key role in shaping the overall look of your bedroom. Whether you're drawn to soft florals for a relaxed, nature-inspired feel or prefer classic, understated tones that work across seasons, there's a wide range of colours and designs to suit your space.

Material choice is just as important. From crisp cotton to breathable blends, selecting the right fabric can help support a more comfortable night's sleep, tailored to how you sleep. Quilt covers are more than just a finishing layer - they're a key part of creating a bed that feels as good as it looks. Explore our guide to choosing the right quilt cover material to find the best option for your sleep style.

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Practical Pillows, Pillow Protectors And Pillowcases

Providing the perfect base to rest your head, pillows, pillow protectors and pillowcases are integral in your bedding and bed linen arrangement. From the practical benefits to their role in elevating your style, elevating your pillow arrangement can completely transform your comfort in your sleep.

Pillows

When discovering how to make your bed, it's important to make sure your head, neck and spine are supported with a comfortable pillow. They help to reduce pain associated with bad support when sleeping and help to promote better posture while keeping your head and body aligned in your sleep. When shopping for your pillows, you should consider your sleeping positions as well as the thickness and filling of the pillow. There are many different types of pillows to choose from, including:

• Cotton cover and polyester fill: This standard pillow composition is a classic when it comes to shopping for pillows. Our KOO Standard Pillow measures 45 x 70 cm and provides a medium profile and feel. Ideal for back sleepers, the natural cotton cover offers greater comfort while the satin piping around the edge infuses a sense of elegance into your bedding. Made in Australia, this pillow is machine washable for easy cleaning.
• Fibre core: These pillows feature a stronger core for additional support. Our KOO Fibre Core Pillow combines a natural cotton cover for greater comfort with a high-profile, polyester fill and fibre core for extra support, making this pillow ideal for side sleepers. Made in Australia with a satin piping around the edge, this pillow is also machine washable, so you don't have to worry about tricky cleaning instructions.
• European pillows: More so a decorative addition, these are larger pillows that add depth to your pillow arrangement. Our KOO European Pillow is ideal for decoration and extra support when sitting in bed. With a satin piping around the edge and a natural cotton cover, the polyester fill ensures that this pillow is both comfortable and breathable. Made in Australia, it is machine washable for easy cleaning. Measuring 65 x 65 cm, this European Pillow offers incredible support and an eye-catching decorative piece.

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Pillow Protectors

In the same way you make sure your mattress is protected with a mattress protector, you can also use pillow protectors to increase the longevity of your pillows. Our KOO Quilted Pillow Protector features a natural cotton cover for greater comfort and breathability. It's designed to assist in minimising discolouration that comes with everyday use of a pillow. With a polyester fill, it is machine washable, so you can sleep soundly knowing your pillow protector is easy to clean. Measuring 48 x 73cm, this pillow protector fits seamlessly over most standard sized pillows.

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Pillowcases

Your pillows simply are not complete without a pillowcase. They help to prevent dirt, dust and other natural body oils like sweat and hair oils from damaging your pillow. Easy to clean, they also provide a hygienic surface for you to rest your head after a long day. It's important to regularly change your pillowcase, specifically for allergy or acne sufferers. Offering an additional layer of protection for your pillow, like sheets and quilt covers, pillowcases also bring style to your bedding arrangement. You can find an incredible range of pillowcases that will accommodate your personal styling tastes.

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Decorative Cushions, Blankets And Throws For The Perfect Finishing Touch

Although optional, adding decorative pieces to your bed is the perfect way to take your new bedding to the next level. Decorative cushions add depth to your existing pillow arrangement and help to create a cosy and stylish sleeping sanctuary. These accents also assist in tying in the styling of your bed with your existing decor style.

Blankets and throws are an additional accent used to elevate your bedroom styling, however, they can also act as an additional layer of warmth when placed on your bedding. When draped elegantly over your bedding, they exude a level of cosiness that instantly transforms your space. The perfect finishing touch to your bedding, these details help to cement your bedding and bed linen, helping you feel relaxed and rejuvenated after a peaceful night's sleep.

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Discover How To Make Your Bed With KOO's Incredible Range Of Bedding And Bed Linen

KOO makes learning how to make your bed for a good night's sleep a breeze! With an extensive range of both comfortable bedding and stylish bed linen, you can create a relaxing oasis in the comfort of your own bedroom. Shop our full collections of bedding and bed linen online at KOO today!

Looking for more bedroom inspiration? Be sure to check out helpful buying guides, including our articles on looking after your bed linen and five things to consider when shopping for bed sheets.