Can adults use a gaming bed?
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Short answer: Yes, if the bed's stated weight capacity and mattress size suit the user. Small double gaming high sleepers and gaming beds without childish styling work well for students and adults in compact rooms.
Gaming beds are often marketed for kids, but adults in small flats and student rooms use them too.
Gaming furniture for adults
Gaming furniture is not only for children. Larger desks with monitor shelves and storage suit adult PC and console setups, and small double gaming high sleepers suit students or anyone in a compact flat. Check the weight capacity and mattress size on the product page, and look at whether the design suits a shared or open-plan space if it will be on show.
Check the ceiling height for high sleepers
A high sleeper puts the mattress well above the floor, so the gap between the top of the mattress and the ceiling matters as much as floor space. Measure from floor to ceiling at the point where the bed will go, especially in loft rooms or under a sloping roof, and compare it with the bed height on the product page plus the depth of the mattress you plan to use. The sleeper should be able to sit up without hitting their head, and a light fitting directly above the bed can get in the way.
Getting the mattress right
Gaming beds use standard UK mattress sizes, but the depth you can safely use is set by the bed, not the mattress. Most product pages list the mattress size and a maximum mattress depth; stay within it, particularly on a raised bed where the guard rail height depends on it. Many gaming beds are sold without a mattress, so check what is included before ordering. If the room will double as a sleepover space, look at beds with a pull-out drawer or trundle and check the mattress depth that drawer can take.
Products to look at
These are in stock in the Bed Kingdom range at the time of writing; see each product page for the live price, full specifications and delivery time.
- Noomi Tera Solid Wood Small Double Gaming High Sleeper (FSC-Certified) – Bed Type: High Sleepers; Material: Pine (size guide)
- Recoil Boss Pod Small Double Gaming High Sleeper with Storage Black & Red – Mattress Size: 120 x 190 x 18cm; Material: Coated Particleboard (size guide)
- Trasman Loft Pod Small Double High Sleeper Gaming Bed with Chair – Dimensions: 184cm x 240cm x 133cm
- Recoil Shuttle Small Double LED Gaming High Sleeper Black & Red – Dimensions: 235.4cm x 146.1cm x 180cm (size guide)
- Trasman Loft Pod Small Double High Sleeper Gaming Bed with Desk – Dimensions: 184cm x 240cm x 128cm; Mattress Size: 120cm x 200cm (size guide)
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Frequently asked questions
Can adults use a gaming bed?
Yes, if the bed's stated weight capacity and mattress size suit the user. Small double gaming high sleepers and gaming beds without childish styling work well for students and adults in compact rooms.
Are there gaming beds for adults?
Yes. Small double gaming high sleepers and larger gaming desks suit adults; check weight capacity and sizes.
How do I check a high sleeper will fit under my ceiling?
Measure floor to ceiling where the bed will go and compare it with the bed height on the product page plus the mattress depth, leaving room for the sleeper to sit up.
Can I use any mattress on a gaming bed?
Use the mattress size listed on the product page and stay within the maximum mattress depth, especially on raised beds where the guard rail height depends on it.
Who can I ask for help choosing gaming furniture?
Bed Kingdom customer service on 01924 950108 or support@bedkingdom.co.uk.