Applying Hiddur Mitzvah to Selecting and Maintaining a Bed

The concept of hiddur mitzvah, beautifying a commandment, applies to choosing and maintaining a proper marital bed. This bed represents the sacred bond between spouses and the potential for bringing new souls into the world. According to the Ramban, the bed is a sacred tool for intimacy and potential conception, thus it should be respected and kept clean and dignified. Fine linens and a tidy surrounding are part of hiddur mitzvah, but excessive luxury that shifts focus from its spiritual purpose should be avoided.