Let’s be honest — how many of us truly love making the bed?
You wrestle the corners of the fitted sheet.
You smooth the flat sheet.
You tuck, you fold, you align the pillow shams.
And then, by midnight, it’s all undone.
Especially that top sheet — twisted around your feet, kicked to the floor, or bunched up like a forgotten afterthought.
If you’re still using one, you’re not alone.
But you are part of a shrinking group.
Because across homes, hotels, and TikTok trends, the top sheet is quietly disappearing.
No dramatic farewell.
No official announcement.
Just a collective shrug — and a duvet thrown over a fitted sheet.
Let’s explore why people are ditching the top sheet — and why this small change says a lot about how we live, sleep, and define comfort today.
🛏️ What Was the Point of the Top Sheet, Anyway?
The top sheet — also called a flat sheet — wasn’t just decorative.
It had a practical purpose:
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