Many of us are experiencing cool temperatures this winter season, and as such, curling up in a comfortable, cozy bed is a refuge from the outdoor chill.
Leave it to Martha Stewart to advise us on how to perfectly winterize our beds – a clip from the domestic know-all's PBS show has surfaced on the Martha Moments Instagram page, and safe to say we are taking notes on how to keep warm in bed.
In the clip, Stewart walks us through her own bed winterization routine, which includes several steps and some crucial accessories, which we have broken down below.
First and foremost, consider materials when you're dressing a bed for the wintertime. 'I don't use linen or cotton sheets during the winter time, I really like to use flannel,' she states. We love this warming material and are definitely on board with using it as a base during the cold season.
Additionally, Stewart recommends adding a padded layer on top of the mattress for extra warmth. 'For protection and also for extreme comfort, I use this cotton pad,' she says. 'It's two layers of cotton batting, two layers of cotton t-shirt material on the outside, like a jersey, and in the middle is this copper wire mesh. It's this copper that has some reaction to your warmth of your body, and it just heats up the bed. It is amazing.'
She then places a feather bed on top of the pad, and a cotton flat sheet on top of that. When it comes time to add the comforter, she opts for a 'very luxurious, very airy' down piece.
Finally, when considering how to choose a pillow, Stewart encourages mixing and matching based on personal preference. 'I like two pillows to sleep on. One is a buckwheat hull pillow, it's real crunchy and terrific. This should be put where your head is going to be. To cover your pillows, I'm going to put a cotton pillowcase. The pillowcases, the duvet cover, all are different, so they don't have to match.'
Shop the Martha Stewart-approved winter bedding edit
If you're allergic to feathers, or you prefer to purchase vegan products, I suggest you opt for a down alternative duvet insert. This one from Quince still has plenty of loft to make a nice, fluffy bedspread.
Ease yourself into the winter season by layering a flannel flat sheet over a plain fitted one or mix and match flannel and plain pillowcases. We love that these sheets have a similar design as a favorite pair of flannel pyjamas.
I love the look and feel of faux fur. You could shop this piece in Arctic Ivory to blend with the best white bed sheets or opt for Sierra Tan to add a bit of depth and dimension.
-
3 overlooked colors you never thought could work in your kitchen – but interior designers swear by themAlthough bold, these three kitchen color ideas are favorites among designers for adding interest to the heart of the home
-
Solange Knowles's biophilic living room puts a spin on one of 2025's biggest color palettes – it combines curved furniture, unique lighting, and elegant plantsThe living room in the singer's Los Angeles apartment features a white rug, brown chairs, and natural wood accents that fill the space with warmth
-
Martha Stewart called her unique Fifth Avenue kitchen her 'galley alley' – its metal surfaces teach us a lesson in modern home functionalityStewart's New York home played host to a space unlike any other in her kitchen portfolio – years later, we're taking notes on its eternally practical design
-
Martha Stewart designed the perfect neutral accent chair and it's hidden on Wayfair (with 50% off) – it's the ultimate living room must-haveWe've found a chair that translates to every kind of living space, and, perhaps unsurprisingly, it's designed by none other than Martha Stewart
-
Martha Stewart's kitchen shelves are a sleek and smart use of dead space – they are making me rethink my own kitchen storageStewart's former kitchen features a T-shaped shelving unit that houses books and ceramics, acting as both a storage unit and display case
-
Martha Stewart designed a Valentine's Day twist on a 300-year-old kitchen essential – it's the uniquely romantic gift that will impress long after February
Forget jewelry and flowers, this Martha Stewart-designed gift is the best way to celebrate your loved ones this month – and at under $55 it's selling fast
-
These 5 Martha Stewart white kitchens remind us why this color will look just as good in 100 years – she offers clever ways to ensure the tone is eternalThroughout the decades, Stewart's kitchens have served as a source of design inspiration, many with one uniting (and classic) hue in common
-
Martha Stewart's traditional fireplace storage tip turns your firewood into decor – her advice will carry you 'through many chilly seasons'Firewood storage may not seem like the most beautiful part of your living room, but Stewart has a way of making it instantly more aesthetic
-
Martha Stewart's 'innovative' kitchen storage is over a decade old, but it's still as smart today – she uses spaces that 'would otherwise be lost'
The best storage solutions are discreet, smart, and, above all, timeless – Stewart's kitchen encompasses all three qualities (11 years later)
-
Martha Stewart uses a discreet towel trick for perfectly ironed shirts: 'Once you see how important this terry cloth is for ironing, you’ll never iron without one'In Stewart's ironing method, a terry cloth towel is just as impactful as the iron and board – it helps you remove every single mark from your fabric
