Houzz readers around the world share their preferences, while sleep and housekeeping experts weigh in with advice

Nix that whole ‘bed in a bag’ thing in favor of artfully arranged separates that speak to the imagination

Goodbye, sloppy sheets and carelessly tossed throw pillows; hello, bed looks skillfully put together for sweet slumber

Sure, they hide the dust bunnies. But when you know all the options, bed skirts can rack up major style points too

Drift off to dreamland in a delightfully soothing, artfully dressed bed worthy of a posh hotel

Make a single room serve multiple purposes with a convenient foldaway bed

For easy bedding that makes neutrals sing and accessories pop, look to the white side

Whether you’re farming your parking strip or beautifying your backyard, a planting box you make yourself can come in mighty handy

Put up your overnight guests in comfort and style with these sofa bed, bed and mattress options

Adorn your bed end with a petite table, stool, love seat or other pretty piece of functional decor