Which gaming beds are best for sleepovers?
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Short answer: Gaming bunk beds, beds with futons and beds with a pull-out drawer that takes a mattress all add a sleeping space for friends. Check the age guidance and drawer mattress depth.
Sleepovers are part of growing up, and the right bed helps.
Beds with a futon or sofa underneath
Some high sleepers and bunk beds replace the lower bed or desk with a futon or sofa. That creates a lounge space for gaming with friends and an extra sleeping spot for sleepovers. Check the product page for the futon or sofa dimensions and whether it folds flat, and make sure there is enough headroom when sitting underneath the upper bed.
Sharing a room
When siblings share, a gaming bunk bed or a twin high sleeper gives each child a sleeping space without taking more floor. Agree who gets which bunk with the age guidance in mind, give each child their own storage, and consider headsets so one can play while the other sleeps or studies. Desks or futons underneath can turn the lower area into a shared hang-out space during the day.
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.
- Recoil Nova Gaming Metal Bunk Bed with Futon Black & Red – Dimensions: L200cm x W97/153cm x H170.7cm; Weight Capacity: 65kg for top bunk, 100kg for bottom bunk (size guide)
- Recoil Meridian Gaming High Sleeper with Storage Black & Red (size guide)
- Recoil Alister Gaming Bunk Bed with Desk Charcoal & Green – Dimensions: L192 + 45.1 (desk) x W110.4 x H153.1cm; Desk Dimensions: L92.1 x W45.1cm (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 B-Zone Gaming Single Bed with Storage – Dimensions: H 101cm x W 242cm x D 99cm; Mattress Size: 200cm x 90cm (Euro) (size guide)
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Frequently asked questions
Which gaming beds are best for sleepovers?
Gaming bunk beds, beds with futons and beds with a pull-out drawer that takes a mattress all add a sleeping space for friends. Check the age guidance and drawer mattress depth.
Can a futon under a high sleeper be used as a bed?
On models designed for it, yes. Check the futon details on the product page.
What gaming bed suits siblings sharing a room?
A gaming bunk bed or twin high sleeper gives two sleeping spaces in one footprint. Follow the upper-bed age guidance.
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.