HOW TO MAKE YOUR BED LOOK MORE EXPENSIVE... EVEN ON A BUDGET! DECORATE WITH ME | HOUSE OF VALENTINA

[@lisabuckner2832]

Thank you for this video! We bought our first duvet over 40 years ago from a Scandinavian saleswoman and she "taught" me how to make our bed the "right" way as she said. No flat top sheet just the fitted sheet and a duvet with a duvet cover (that I wash every week) and a blanket at the end of the bed if needed! 40 + years later and I still make my bed that way and both of my grown kids make their beds the same way.

[@christinegivens9048]

The only way! 💯😜

[@Toni_Snark]

I like the look, but sometimes a even a lightweight duvet is just too much here in central Texas and I still want to be covered with something super light. To each their own~

[@kathrynb8623]

@@Toni_Snark agree -from Australia

[@monicaten1]

That’s the German way. Been doing it all my life

[@shannamalu8388]

...and the Dutch way. They do it in Spain as wel nowadays, well, certainly in the winter.

[@elemoine5517]

Thank you for giving us ideas to elevate our homes to bring joy to us also. Love your videos!

[@HouseofValentina]

Thank you so much!

[@tammybrennan2040]

@@HouseofValentina Love your videos 🌷

[@carolebuckle7977]

When my husband & I started living together , we made our first bed together & pleated the bed sheet the exact same way & burst out laughing, it hit home how we were trained in our careers on how to make beds, I am an ex nurse & he is ex army.. 🇬🇧❤️xx love your bed colour choice Valentina.

[@3Julzs]

I was in the Army and so was my husband. The first thing I do is make my bed, I literally wake up get out of the bed turn around and make my bed. Our 3 children are military brats grown and one of them married all make their bed first thing in the morning.

[@StoriesByCarol]

Army or hospital corners. Hotel corners too! I tear them up immediately! I’m messy bed inclined but I do understand those who need bedding structure 😄

[@dcny69]

❤️❤️❤️

[@carolebuckle7977]

@@StoriesByCarol 😂😂👏🏻👏🏻❤️🇬🇧

[@selinaburford6771]

My Navy training has never gone away. Those corners on the bed are important. I still fold my towels and underwear the way they taught me in boot camp.

[@hilarywilson1541]

I wish I could “like” this video twice. You’ve given me such good ideas and I’ve been trying to work out something that looks great but is practical. I love white with whatever accent color I want that year. This works! Thank you!

[@tinascanlon3525]

Hi Valentina greetings from Dublin Ireland I always use a flat sheet on top of my fitted sheet and then my duvet and of course a nice blanket on the bottom of the bed ( to be pulled up if needed ) love having my bed looking nice ! Thanks for all your wonderful tips love your videos xxx

[@kayelle8005]

I’ve never loved the tucked look. First thing I do when I get to my hotel room is completely untuck the bottom of the bed because I hate having my feet trapped.

[@SLorraineE]

Yes! It drives me crazy feeling like I'm strapped to the bed with everything tucked up

[@Peaches61777]

I love the look , but yes- must free the tootsies!

[@lindap6245]

I had an epiphany after foot surgery when I had to untuck the bottom of the bed to sleep with a boot on. Now I always untuck the bottom of the bed before getting in. So much better!

[@christinegivens9048]

Me too! After I put all the paper info in a drawer. Can’t sleep with flat sheet tucked. Awful.

[@chicnoir29]

I love the look but I also don’t like having my feet trapped.

[@debramason7237]

Your story about having to go buy sheets when you landed in Copenhagen reminded me of a hilarious story about Shaquille O’Neal. He spent $70,000 at Walmart, the biggest purchase in Walmart history, to furnish his home after he got traded from the Heat to the Suns. They had an apartment for him but absolutely nothing in it. It was after midnight, so he went to Walmart and literally bought everything he needed. He said he bought "Pants, socks, underwear, tank tops, TVs, printers, computers”... and I'm sure some sheets. 😉 The punchline was that his American Express card was declined twice because they thought it was stolen, lol. (Thankfully, he got it straightened out with the bank. )

[@DJ-ti2vg]

Here in Australia we mostly use a top sheet, but it's not uncommon to have no top sheet. I always have my duvet 'unstructured' because the tucking in is just too much work in the mornings... By the way, I think it's much better to 'add' a child than forget one!

[@maggiekelly1236]

Can not lie the picture off centered bugs my balance. Lol love you

[@marilynpeterson652]

Love my Cozy Earth bamboo sheets!! Never going back.

[@JoR00ke]

I'm so fascinated of the different meanings of bedding names between the UK and USA! Comforter, shams etc, no idea 😳. I've seen in the comments someone say that a duvet is a cover for a comforter, I'm confused 😂. We just have a mattress protector & a sheet over that, then a duvet on top, blankets/throws are added on top of that if required for decoration or extra warmth. A duvet in England is either stuffed with feathers/down or synthetic material and is placed inside a duvet cover. Pillows are put inside pillowcases and the top one usually matches the duvet cover. I think what we call cushions (decorative accessories) you call pillows (what we sleep on). Crikey I need a lie down......

[@JoR00ke]

@@lifewithcancer916 Thank you so much for your explanation, really helpful. I think that a comforter might be what we call in the UK a bedspread! So many different descriptions for bedding, who knew 😁 x

[@dianacooper-havlik4115]

“Find that joy in creating your home.” That’s exactly what you inspire us to do, Valentina!

[@dalya188]

Great topic! In Turkey, we do not use flat sheets. Duvet cover serves that purpose, removable and washable. Also, we put the blanket as the last layer. Like your kids, I find flat sheets difficult to use.

[@dalya188]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4vEiYiAod6kqKM please see traditional Turkish duvet making in this video. Not to cover the beautifully designed and handmade face of the duvet, the cover was a flat sheet that covered the back side of the duvet and the edges were folded over slightly to the front. For the flat sheet not to move around, it was stitched to the sides. For every washing, my mom would cut the stitches holding the cover, wash the cover and stitch it back to the duvet. For this purpose, there were specially made large needles called “duvet needles”.

[@juliefeathers]

I’m a fan of the pillow pile . It just starts the day in a peaceful way . It’s the simple things❤️

[@dlindsay913]

The beiges are certainly warming up your spaces! I like a top sheet but lived in Europe using only a duvet for years. Both work!

[@hillary3707]

I make my bed the same way that you do. I have to have a top sheet! And I have to have Egyptian cotton sheets! I am going to check out these sheets - they look wonderful! Thank you!

[@DevonneAnonly]

Thank you so much. Love your videos. I live in Norway. I use one sheet to sleep on. And a duvet over me ( a thick on for winter, thin for summer). Two pillows and a blanket on top of it all to finish it off. I sleep with the blanket when it’s cold (I’m often cold, like you😅). But that’s it. This is a typical Norwegian way of doing your bed.

[@katedmochowska5456]

Hello from UK 👋. We had a clash of bed cultures when I first moved in with my partner. I am Polish and he is traditional English and top sheet was a must for him. Few years down the line - it's bottom sheet and duvet only 💪😂. The top sheet has it's moment in two weeks of summer here 😀 🌧️🌧️🌧️

[@user-gg3fk4em9w]

I love your new bouclet bed! Here in Greece we also use sheet sets, as you do. But they are also sold individually, in case you need separate items to mix and match. I will try all the styles you showed, and I will see which one suits me better. Thank you!

[@cynthiahunnefeld1741]

Girl!!! Your hair is on point!!!! ❤

[@HouseofValentina]

Thank you so much!

[@lorin2]

Thank you for sharing all your knowledge! You have a beautiful home.

[@connieclark1288]

Thank you. Good teaching on something we all want to learn more about from a professional.

[@glenysburgoyne7128]

One of your best! Lighting is so important and you encapsulated a lot of lighting topics effectively.

[@french21able]

Valentina, the vase in front of bed on bench looks pretty but does not seem very safe. What happens when covers slip out? Do you take it away before going to bed?

[@alyssamorgan3658]

I literally love these videos

[@poisonpixie8611]

Love the video! Over in the UK, it’s standard to do a fitted sheet over the mattress, then duvet - no top sheet (we call it a flat sheet) and they’re sold on their own. While more people here are using them, they’re less common maybe as homes here are smaller and don’t have much drying capacity. We began using one about 15 yrs ago when we noticed that good hotels did this but lately, we find a top sheet barrier practical for keeping the duvet cover fresher and helps us manage some chronic skin issues in the house. I tend to change the pillowcases, base and top sheet 2x a week, but I would just DIE if I had to do that with the duvet covers as well - I get lost in those for days!!!

[@Elizabeth_Perez_4U]

You nailed it! We don’t have time either, I have 4 kids 2 with special needs, very busy schedules, minimalism living is an absolute game changer! Thank you for taking your time to share your thoughts and advice 🙌❤️

[@eviemichael]

You look extra radiant today. :) Thanks for the video!!

[@coldfeet2553]

You have given me so inspiration! Ordering the whole thing. Also wondering about the drapes and I love the length. Just want to stay in that room all day

[@Celeste-.-marie]

Its so nice to see examples of minimalistic beds. I have always loved the minimal tailored hotel look to my bed. Love that you don't use a ton of throw pillows, yet the bed still looks put together and elegant. Any tips for what to do if your sleeping pillows are super ugly? We both use oddly shaped contour neck pillows. They help my neck so much but they look very odd. I put our king sized pillows that we both use as our knee pillows in front of them, but you can still kind of see them. By the way. I've recently learned of the scandanavian way to sleep with two twin duvets so you each choose your warmth level. We love doing this although it does make styling the bed a challenge.

[@lindacook1013]

This video and the curtain video are both on time! I am redoing my guest room decor! Thank you!

[@HouseofValentina]

That’s perfect!

[@T-wi3mq1jw6h]

BB sheets are amazing!

[@jeancar6938]

Hi Valentina thanks for sharing all the great tips . I would like to know what bed and where did you buy your bed , I love it !

[@whiskersBOOSTER2]

I feel like you’re my own personal designer/stylist!! Love your content so much!!💕

[@Cyn50983]

I saw a cleaning video where a flat wooden spatula was used to tuck in sheets and bedding. Saves your nails. Just ordered one.

[@Bravokaylyn]

Is there a link for your bed frame. I love it

[@chabridgettumusiime8994]

Thanks 👍💕💕💕💕 😊! Just found your video while I was still in my 🛏️ bed in a Sunday morning 🌞! Here in Kampala Uganda, use two bedsheets, and being that we have summer all year long , cotton bedsheets are the best choice ! I wish I could those pure soft cotton bedsheets with pillowcases. We have lots of floral designs and patterned bedsheets. I love the plain , neutral hotel like cotton bedsheets. Thanks 👍 for teaching us your way warm regards to your hubby n 3 adorable children. Love 💕 you

[@user-cg7nq7pr4o]

So much joy and helpful you are thanks

[@sgardner2526]

Thanks for the deep dive into making your bed look expensive. Something about those layers! I find a styled bed (casual or tailored) is so inviting after a long or short day. Tfs!

[@JustYFriend]

Thank you for these tips, Valentina. You're a true gem! 😘

[@sandaspina]

This video is so helpful. Thanks. I want to order some new bedding for summer.

[@kristinakelley8042]

"It's not sloppy, it's casual!" Oohh, the burn 🔥 🤣😂

[@Woolmouse]

Thank you so much for your video what brand of sleeping pillows do you have

[@cottoncandi7672]

👍 Another helpful video, thank you Valentina!

[@ilikecontent2327]

Great tips! I really enjoy your design suggestions! I think the bed is the most important part of your home so it needs to be comfortable and fit your style... 😊

[@sharonbaughman7414]

Thanks, Valentina. I love watching your videos and learning so much.

[@amydunn4404]

Love all these tips! Thanks V!

[@milolind9758]

A lot of fun to hear about the bedding cultures! I could never sleep covered by a sheet only. Maybe in summer, in a warm material like flannel. That's two months. The rest of the year I want an insert duvet. Currently looking for something to throw over the bed during the day, to protect the sheets from our kids jumping on it. Needs to be effortless. I already have too many pillows. It was necessary last month of pregnancy and all the night feeds.

[@sarahouser3100]

I have a dog so when I changed bedding colors last year to blush pink I saved one of the old blue comforters and turned it over to the white under side and that’s how I protect my bed. I put the second blue comforter inside the blush duvet and no one is the wiser. I’m in MN so I need a cozy warm bed.

[@Jordan-cm4tg]

I really love the soft brown sheets! Such a beautiful color!

[@jenniferboleyn1906]

Such a great video 🖤 My kids both have duvets with no flat sheet only a fitted sheet. They really prefer it. And it’s much easier for them to make their bed! We are huge fans of linen cotton blends. They feel like they are sleeping under a puffy cloud. So good.

[@nasevedodge2551]

You definitely have FOUR --Jack is the Joker that keeps your HEART ❤️ beating So you can share your beautiful moments !! Keep shining Valentina love your family and make is so easy to adopt to our home -cheers 🥂

[@sarahouser3100]

Hello from a MN Mom of a teen. I learned from his example that the top sheet gets tangled in PJs, so ditch it! I’m so much happier with the expanse of a duvet and a comforter on top and my PJs are never caught in a top sheet tangle. Love your videos.

[@irmagranger7148]

Purchased Boll & Branch sheet set + blanket. Took advantage of the discount provided through your channel - I saved $79 - thank you!!

[@jmeeks1468]

Hello from Australia, I make my bed exactly like you Valentina. A top sheet is a must for me especially when I get hot! When I travelled in Europe I always took a sarong with me to use as a top sheet as most places just had the duvet (we call them doonas). Love your channel……😊

[@mmsdecorator928]

I love your style and ideas for making a home beautiful and comfy. I have a question that maybe you can address. In our home one of our family members has Parkinson’s and uses a hospital bed and a lift chair. Because they like their room to look as stylish as possible, we have tried our best to use bedding and throws to make the pieces blend. Most designers don’t talk very much about how to incorporate pieces handicapped people may need. Do you have ideas for this? I would love to see this added into a video. Thank you!

[@debraschick529]

Thank you for the details!

[@kennethbailey9853]

Always Amazing Always a Pleasure.

[@lorabetht9206]

This was so helpful! We just bought a cabin to put on a rental program and I need to buy all the bedding!!

[@raisa3203]

Hello from India 😁 Since it's pretty hot here most of the year, we only have the blankets and duvets out for 2-3 months during winter. Rest of the year, it's just the bed sheet (no top sheet), pillows, and then....we have a bed cover (usually with pretty patterns) that we put over the whole bed (including the pillows) and call it a day 😂 so all you see is the bed cover on top. i think it may be something to do with the dust problem that we have over here. it settles on the bed. so, before sleeping we remove the cover and then get into bed 😁 But, I'd definitely like to try out this layered style with maybe thinner layers...I only speak for my region. m sure the colder part of india will have a different story.

[@melodymulhall7860]

I love that you have your weights under your bed. I have my wedding dress under there. No one can see as it’s way up towards the head of bed. Thanks for showing us your bed options. I’d love to show you mine. I used to dress beds for Marshall Fields and Macys. I love doing it and ironing it. Your room is gorgeous. Love love love that Carmel color. My fav sheets I bought linen ones from Restoration Hardware It’s top sheet and fitted sheet with king pillow cases. I have three sets of king pillows on bed - looks plush It must have been fun living overseas too. You look fabulous by the way

[@Omonike88]

Excellent ! Looking forward to my apartment, after travel lab. Sold home, gonna start anew.

[@julianavillanueva7385]

I love all your ideas , what about just closing the door and forget it! Lol

[@carrlinewhitfield5282]

Great tips for making a clean crisp look for the bed

[@allysemamiye4917]

Hey Valentina, I love all your bedroom styling videos . Was wondering what insert you have in this duvet ? I like that it’s not so thick . And can you link the ones you love . Thank you! 💕💕

[@cynsochic]

Hi Valentina, was wondering where you got the rug under your bed? It's lovely!

[@chellebelle0911]

I love how excited you get! Where is your bed from? Mine looks exactly the same and it’s from pottery barn

[@linda5340]

Here in Naples Fl it is too warm for duvets. We use a flat sheet and coverlet. If we have a few chilly days in a row we wear flannel pajamas

[@thebeauty_minimalist]

Thank you, I needed this! I also sleep with just a duvet + duvet cover and no sheets, it is the European way and very comfortable! Plus, the sheet never bunches up 😁

[@HelloKimBoyer]

I just need more pillows in my life! Not a maximalist, not a minimalist, but I like another layer of decorative pillows to make my bed feel special. Also trying to find a balance between the layered designer look and the practicalities of living in a desert climate. Definitely don't need heavy comforters or duvets. Even light quilts get too hot much of the year. Really loving light matelasse coverlets with a little texture, especially ones from Portugal.

[@brandiilinville8715]

I am renovating our bedroom and I NEEDED this video! Thank you!

[@bettenotap4791]

We definitely use a top sheet and layers, our weather fluctuates so much in late winter in southern Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@michellelangston2580]

Funny, I’ve never loved a duvet. They are always so messy and hard to manage. I love the folds you do and always tuck my comforter for a tailored look!

[@rikkeliesommer]

Hi Valentina. I really love your videos. As you proberbly remember, we don’t use one big duvet in Denmark - and I’m sure in other countries too. I am having a hard time finding suggestions to make a bed (LUX) with twin duvet. Would love for you to make a video with this❤️

[@robinbirdj743]

It’s impossible. That’s why you can see the duvets folded nicely at the foot of the bed in Germany, etc. Maybe add the throw plus a bed tray with flowers :))

[@create-hx7pe]

As usual, thank you for another informative video. Can you recommend a good medium-firm or firm mattress? Thank you.

[@emilymaldonado9837]

I love all of your videos!! Thanks for great content!!

[@lisagorman2480]

Four kids, two dogs, husband, full-time job, own a business- AHHHHHHHH! Busy doesn't even begin to describe it! No-fuss living, but NEVER sacrificing style and beauty! Simplicity is key.

[@iamyvettehenry]

Can you discuss the installation of double doors? It doesn’t look like you need the space so I wondered why you did it?

[@zeliamendes7304]

I'm from Portugal,in the country I think most people just use two sheets and a lot of throw blanket. I like to use a sheet and a duvet with a duvet cover and always another duvet at the bottom of the bed. Sorry if I route bedli some things or use some rong words,just like I did yet 😁but I don't practiced inglis a long time ago. Sorry 😔 again!I love your videos expechel when your hasband is there too, the too of you are so funny 🤣 I just love it 💗

[@zeliamendes7304]

Husband 😂 sorry

[@josefinlofgren3313]

in Sweden we sleep with duvets with a blanket inside. It looks so cold when you sleep with only sheets and feels unnecessary to have so many layers as there is so much garment to wash haha

[@constantineangelgutierrez1851]

fabulous ideas

[@ShaunaPloeger]

I never made the connection before you said it but my kids grew up over-seas too and all of them hate the top sheet and take it off and use the duvet. Makes sense now 😅

[@golfgirl4211]

Just curious, why isn't the pictue about your bed centered?

[@tigrepaws]

Valentina, I love your videos. You always make me feel smarter. Have you done any videos on pillows? I need a good pillow - I've been looking for 4 years now. I know it is personal preference but these memory foam pillows are awful and the feather ones are not like once made. Maybe I'm just getting old but I couldn't go to sleep till 2:00 am because my head hurts from the pillow.

[@sdeaglefeather]

Thank you for this. My mom taught me how to make a bed. She told me the bed was on thing that 1. Stay looking nice all day and 2. Is wonderful to crawl into at the end of the day. And then I went into the military and bed making went to a whole different level of perfection. Then I became a nurse and the bed making was not as strict as in the service but still fussy. Before I had a shedding dog, who insists on sleeping on the bed, I would make a beautiful seasonal bed. Loved the look of a white down cover but no duvet, I could never figure out how to get down cover in. And I did layers. It kills me that I can’t make a pretty bed. I have traveled quite a bit. The first time I was in Germany I thought it odd that there was no sheet, but the bed was so cozy. I stayed in a tourist level in the UK. That was more an American style bed. I stayed with some friends who were Americans living in Germany. They had taken on the European style. Then I traveled Central Europe and came to enjoy he duvet covers. Two inns that I stayed in used the 2 duvet one on each side. I liked that and thought it would be good for the house keeping. Then I went to France to stay with a friend who had the duvet without the sheet. We changed the duvet together and it seemed so easy but I am sure it was because there were 2 of us doing it. I’m hoping that in my bed pretty and just keep the door closed during the day and just remove the pretty stuff at night. Thank you for the information.

[@monicarichards4277]

Hi Valentina, Can you share where you got that collapsed ceramic vase that is sitting on the nightstand ?

[@1paradox]

You have not felt soft sheets till you try bamboo sheets. 😉 Love your suggestions though and that chevron blanket is gorg! Great video

[@angelamcintyre4740]

Hi, love Fridays with Valentina, in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 we don’t really do the flat sheets, we have our duvet and dress it with a blanket at the bottom 😊

[@ronanreal3003]

I saw someone turn the top sheet edge under the folded over top of the blanket/quilt for a nice crisp edge for the top sheet and it is a game changer.

[@anaalves3658]

I was born in Portugal and when I was little, in the 80's you could only buy flat sheets, duvets did not exist! You had bottom sheet, top sheet, blankets and a quilt and the top. We then moved to South Africa and it was different, fitted sheets, most people don't seem to bother with a top sheet in summer and a duvet, you will add a top sheet and blankets for winter. I do a fitted sheet and top sheet all year round plus a duvet, and in winter I will have a quilt over that, I do have a fitted under sheet electric blanket and I love it, I put it on before getting into bed and switch it off before I go to sleep. My husband is a hot water bottle so I am usually toasty warm if I snuggle up to him 😊

[@tamaralockhart5349]

Hello from Canada! I absolutely love all your videos and this was another amazing video. Thank you for all the tips and tricks. My question is I am on a very tight budget and unfortunately can't afford the $190. Sheet set let alone the duvet. These both look so luxurious and I am wondering if you have a brand that would be similar but at a lower price point? I am trying to update my home but very hard to do on a tight budget. Thank you so much!

[@tamaralockhart5349]

@@waitwhat9412 thank you!

[@carolynespencer1570]

From Australia - we use top sheets - I use a silicone spatula to ensure all bedding is tucked in neatly (lives in bedside table)

[@coolpersonlolollloll3540]

Thank you for the video!

[@gotahavit]

Where is the big furry blanket? hahah I love that blanket - thank you for your videos and inviting us in your home!

[@amkat97]

So many great tips of this video! Thank you for creating such great content! PS I completely lost it about your explanation for having four kids, so true! 😁

[@Yojagh28]

You are an angel 💕💕👏🏼

[@deebris891]

Can you do a review on the linen sheets from Citizenry Vs Pottery Barn linen sheets?

[@joyrosi6612]

Hi , here in france i but the a normal sheet , then a other sheet but quick thick then the warm style blanket like the style they have in tunisie they are not the pretiest but very warm because i get feed up i but also a other sheet at the top of the blanket , haha that makes 3/4 sheets to wash every week , love your video for a future home , i can get inspired and make me dream , love from france

[@michellem3879]

I have to have a top sheet. VA weather is such a roller coaster I need to be able to have just a light cover some summer nights and a duvet or blanket it just too warm. Also, duvet covers are such a pain to get on, I don’t want to deal with having to wash mine every week. To each their own.

[@nataliey07]

Do you mind sharing the link of your bedroom dresser?

[@natalieatwood1954]

I would love to hear about your workout routine! Just before I started this video, I was searching your channel to see if you’ve posted one before. Nothing came up in the search but if anyone knows of a one, please let me know! Funny that you talk about your weights here.