Should I get a gaming bed with a desk?
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Short answer: A gaming bed with a desk is a good idea when floor space is tight, because it puts sleeping and gaming in one footprint. Check the desk dimensions on the product page are big enough for the screen and kit you use.
A built-in desk is the defining feature of many gaming beds. It can be a real space saver if the desk is the right size.
Making a gaming setup work in a small room
In a small bedroom, going up is usually the answer. A high sleeper with a desk underneath stacks the sleeping and playing areas into one footprint, while a cabin or mid-height bed can add storage. If the ceiling is too low for a high sleeper, a single bed with a built-in end desk or a compact desk against the wall keeps floor space clear. Wall-mounted shelves and under-bed drawers stop the room filling up with boxes of games and accessories.
Set the desk up for comfortable play
The UK Health and Safety Executive's guidance for display screen work is a useful starting point for gamers too. Sit so your forearms are roughly level with the desk and your shoulders are relaxed, keep your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest, and position the screen about an arm's length away with the top of the screen at or slightly below eye level. A raised monitor shelf can help with screen height, and a desk that is deep enough lets you keep the keyboard and mouse in front of you rather than reaching.
Choosing something they will not outgrow too quickly
Children's tastes change fast, so think about how a gaming bed will work in a few years. A standard single or small double mattress size makes replacement easy, neutral frame colours with bright accents can be refreshed with bedding, and a desk that suits homework as well as gaming earns its place for longer. Check the weight capacity on the product page if an older child or teenager will use it, and look at whether the desk height suits their current size.
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 Ultimate Lumi Gaming High Sleeper with Desk Charcoal & Orange – Bed Type: High Sleepers; Material: Particle Board (size guide)
- Kids Avenue Estella High Sleeper Bed with Gaming Desk in White – Dimensions: H 176cm x W 198cm x D 147cm; Mattress Size: 190cm x 90cm (UK) (size guide)
- Trasman High Sleeper Loft Gaming Bed with Desk and Wardrobe – Dimensions: 184cm x 240cm x 98cm; Mattress Size: 90cm x 200cm (size guide)
- Recoil Ultimate Neon Gaming High Sleeper with Desk Charcoal & Blue – Bed Type: High Sleepers; Material: Particle Board (size guide)
- Recoil Alister Gaming High Sleeper with Desk & Storage – Bed Type: High Sleepers; Dimensions: L241.5cm x W110.3cm x H181.1cm (size guide)
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Frequently asked questions
Should I get a gaming bed with a desk?
A gaming bed with a desk is a good idea when floor space is tight, because it puts sleeping and gaming in one footprint. Check the desk dimensions on the product page are big enough for the screen and kit you use.
What is the most space-saving gaming bed?
Usually a high sleeper with a desk underneath, if the ceiling is high enough.
What is the right screen position at a gaming desk?
About an arm's length away with the top of the screen at or slightly below eye level, following HSE display screen guidance.
Will a gaming bed last as my child grows?
Choose a standard mattress size, check the weight capacity and pick neutral frame colours with accents you can change, so the bed adapts as tastes change.
Who can I ask for help choosing gaming furniture?
Bed Kingdom customer service on 01924 950108 or support@bedkingdom.co.uk.