Short answer: It's totally up to you. The vast majority of people tend to just have a fitted sheet, with flat sheets often being seen as more of an optional extra. However, there is much debate surrounding the topic at the moment, with some people swearing by top sheets and others deeming them useless.2 Apr 2019
What is the point of flat sheets?
A flat sheet (also known as a top sheet) is a large sheet that lies between you and your duvet. The purpose of a flat sheet is to protect your duvet cover, meaning that if you wash your flat sheet often, you shouldn't have to wash your duvet cover as regularly.2 Apr 2019
Do you really need a flat sheet?
There's no correct answer—it's a matter of personal preference. Depending on the time of year, you might even do both: a light blanket in the spring and summer with a flat sheet; in the fall and winter, a comforter and duvet cover, with or without a blanket.27 Jan 2020
Do you sleep under flat sheet?
The bottom, or fitted sheets go directly over the mattress, so they are the sheet that you lie on. The top sheet, or flat sheet, goes over you and under a duvet, blanket or comforter.
Why use a flat sheet instead of fitted?
Often hotels use flat sheets as bottom sheets as it is easier to both iron and neatly fold a flat sheet than a fitted sheet and means that the housekeepers don't need to lift up the mattress to remove a fitted sheet as we do at home.
Can I use a flat sheet as a fitted sheet?
Over Your Mattress A flat sheet can be used instead of a fitted sheet directly over your mattress. Simply fold and tuck the corners under the mattress to make sure it stays in place well.