Bed-Making Tips from…the Four Seasons

Each flat sheet is tucked in with a three-inch “foot pocket” fold across the bottom so feet don’t get squished. “In one Seinfeld episode, George went to a hotel and ripped off the covers because they were so tight,” says Erik Wood, director of housekeeping in New York City. “No one has to worry about that here.”

Bedding, shown from top:

Marrakech Egyptian-cotton-sateen Euro shams in chocolate by Ankasa, $75 each
To Buy: www.ankasa.com for retailers.

Tullgarn cotton duvet in white and chocolate, $225 for queen
To Buy: www.designersguildusa.com.

Marlin Egyptian-cotton coverlet in white by Lulu DK Matouk, $450 for full
To Buy: www.gracioushome.com.

Celine brushed-cotton throw in willow by Sferra, $70
To Buy: www.sferralinens.com.