Can a gaming chair fit under a small desk?
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Short answer: Check the chair's armrest height and width against the clearance under the desk. Adjustable armrests help a chair tuck under.
Small desks and big chairs don't always mix.
Making a gaming chair fit the person
A chair is only comfortable if it fits the person using it. Check the seat height range on the product page against the desk height so the user can sit with forearms level with the desk and feet flat on the floor. Look at the stated weight capacity, whether the armrests and backrest adjust, and the seat width. Younger or shorter users may need a footrest. Try to sit back into the backrest rather than perching forward, and get up and move between sessions.
Working out the desk size you need
Desk width is driven by your screens and peripherals. Measure the width of each monitor including its stand, add space for speakers or a microphone arm, and allow room for a mouse to move freely. Depth matters too: a deeper desktop keeps a large monitor at a comfortable distance and leaves space for a keyboard in front of it. Always compare these with the desktop width and depth on the product page rather than the overall footprint, which can include shelves or legs.
Measure the room before you choose
Start with a tape measure, not a product page. Note the length and width of the floor space you can actually give up, the ceiling height, and where the door, window, radiator and sockets sit. Then compare those figures with the overall dimensions listed on each product page, which for beds with desks often include a ladder or staircase that sticks out beyond the mattress area. Leave enough clear floor in front of a desk to pull a chair back and stand up comfortably, and remember that doors and wardrobe fronts need room to swing.
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.
- Alphason Senna Gaming & Office Chair – Weight Capacity: 114kg (size guide)
- Alphason Silverstone Faux Leather Gaming Chair – Dimensions: H124cm x W70cm x D70cm; Material: Faux Leather (size guide)
- Kids Avenue Estella High Sleeper Loft Bed with Desk Underneath Grey – Dimensions: 176cm x 198cm x 147cm (size guide)
- Kids Avenue Noah Gaming High Sleeper Bed with Gaming Desk and LED Lights in White – Dimensions: H 184cm x W 209cm x D 127cm; Mattress Size: 200cm x 90cm (Euro) (size guide)
- Kids Avenue Urban Grey High Sleeper Gaming Bed with Desk Underneath – Dimensions: 208.5cm x 116cm x 180cm; Mattress Size: 90 x 200 cm (EU Single) (size guide)
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Frequently asked questions
Can a gaming chair fit under a small desk?
Check the chair's armrest height and width against the clearance under the desk. Adjustable armrests help a chair tuck under.
How should a gaming chair be adjusted?
So feet rest flat, forearms are level with the desk and the user sits back into the backrest. Check the seat height range on the product page.
How do I work out what width of desk I need?
Add up the width of your monitors and stands, then allow space for speakers, a microphone and free mouse movement, and compare with the desktop width on the product page.
Should I measure the room before buying gaming furniture?
Yes. Measure floor space, ceiling height and the positions of doors, windows, radiators and sockets, then compare with the overall dimensions on the product page.
Who can I ask for help choosing gaming furniture?
Bed Kingdom customer service on 01924 950108 or support@bedkingdom.co.uk.