If you love the look of a neat and tidy bed, hospital corners (also sometimes called military corners) make it easy. This sheet-folding method creates a crisply made bed while also keeping your bed sheets in place and preventing wrinkles. If you’ve always wondered how to do hospital corners with bed sheets, you’re in luck. We’re here to show you how to tuck sheet corners and how to make a nice hospital corner bed in a few easy steps. With just a little practice and guidance, you’ll be a pro at folding hospital corners in no time.
Before you fold hospital corners for sheets, start the military bed making process by gathering all of the necessary supplies. This includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and of course – your mattress. We recommend that you use a mattress protector or a quality mattress topper to provide you with added comfort and protection. You can also use a few extra tools and accessories like sheet suspenders if you want to. These little add-ons are great if you want to keep the sheets secure once the bed is made.
Now that you have everything you need to create hospital corners sheets, start with a clean, flat mattress. Make sure there are no glaring wrinkles or creases. Now, lay your fitted sheet evenly over the mattress and tuck it snugly and securely around the corners. Smooth out any visible wrinkles or bunched areas so that you have a nice, smooth surface for the flat sheet.
The process to make a hospital corner bed might seem tricky at first, but it’s actually fairly simple. Before tucking bed sheets in, you’ll need to fold the flat sheet. Spread the sheet evenly over the fitted sheet and make sure that the sheet hangs evenly on both sides of the bed including the top and bottom edge. Leave any extra length of excess fabric at the head of the bed to create a folded-over section. This will be the top of your hospital corner.
To make the first of your military bed corners, lift the edge of your flat sheet at the foot of the bed and start tucking it as tightly as possible under the mattress. This should create a diagonal fold or triangle corner. As you’re making the first hospital corner, ensure the fold is as tight and smooth as possible to keep it from coming loose.
When folding beautiful hospital corners, grab any loose fabric at the foot of the bed and lift it up. Create a 45 degree angle from the corner of the mattress. Next, tuck the excess fabric of your newly made corner underneath the mattress to create a crisp triangle-shaped fold at the corner. Smooth out any wrinkles or bulges. This final step should make it easy to create a clean and neat corner.
Now, you’ll need to secure the corner as tightly as possible, so it stays in place. Press down on the corner and then tuck it firmly under the mattress. Repeat this folding and tucking process for the other corners of the bed, alternating sides as you go.
While making hospital corners is easy, it’s also important to do a few finishing touches. Smooth the fitted sheet underneath and the flat sheet to remove any remaining wrinkles and creases. This will ensure you get a clean and wrinkle-free appearance. Pull the sheet taut as you go to make sure that it fits tight and snugly around the entire mattress. Next, tuck any excess fabric you see under the mattress. These simple final steps will ensure that your hospital corner bed has a polished look.
Making your bed using the military corners method is easy with a little practice. If you love hospital corners, here are some ways to maintain the look.
Learning how to tuck hospital corners for sheets in this style is a great way to ensure that your bed sheets look beautiful and crisp every night. You can refine your skills by continuing to practice the military bed making process until it’s perfected. Before you know it, you’ll be able to achieve beautifully tucked bed sheets that are worthy of a five-star hotel.
