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Bed nests are typically constructed with a barrier of pillows along the edges of the mattress or cushion, then blankets or sheets are laid atop the mattress and pillow barrier to create a base. Platform blankets, which are designed to be flat in the center and flare out around the edges, are perfect for making a bed nest base. When the omega has a base prepared, they can fill their nest with more nesting ingredients like blankets, pillows, clothing, and stuffed animals. that they wish to have during their heat cycle. The items are typically soft and comforting, often carrying some amount of sentimental value. Omegas scent their nest as they construct it and after it is done.

These nests are easy to construct, deconstruct, and maintain, making them one of the most convenient options for nesting. They are easily customizable and the cost to create a bed nest is mostly dependent on the omega.

Customizing and making bed nests personal is easy to do. Bed nests have a wide range. They can be neatly constructed with minimal accessories like stuffed animals or scented items from pack mates. They may be piled high with fluffy blankets and stuffed animals, appearing very messy. It is up to the omega owner of the nest to decide what is best for them. Policing an omega’s bed nest for not following a more specific style will only create negativity.

Nook Nests, also called alcove nests, became popular first among England’s wealthy during the 1700s. They built alcoves into bedrooms so that nests could have a designated space outside of the bed usually slept in, but the omega was able to keep their privacy. With three solid walls and one open side so the alcove was accessible to the room, they were easy to get into but difficult to escape if the nest was trespassed or a threat loomed outside of it. The omega would then be trapped and at severe risk of dropping.

Because this style of nest was potentially dangerous to omegas without a secure room, nook nests rose and fell in popularity quickly. Today, they have come back into fashion as well as regular nook or alcove beds. Many omegas enjoy the semi-enclosed space and with laws protecting their rights during heat cycles, omegas are much more comfortable using nest styles like this.

If an omega already has a nook or alcove built into their home, this style of nesting is very affordable–similar to a bed nest. If an omega needed a nook built, the price of this style would rise. This makes this style less popular amongst financially-struggling omegas and omegas with limited space already.