What desk is best for streaming?
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Short answer: A streaming desk needs extra width for a second screen, camera and microphone, and a layout that looks tidy on camera. A wide desktop, a monitor shelf and built-in storage help, and LED lighting can add to the background.
Streaming turns your desk into a small studio. It needs to work for you and look good to viewers.
Setting up for streaming or content creation
Streaming needs more desk space than playing alone: room for a camera, microphone arm, a second monitor for chat, and lighting that keeps your face lit evenly. A wide desktop or a raised monitor shelf helps keep everything at the right height. Position the desk so a window is beside you rather than behind you, think about what will be visible on camera, and keep cables managed so the background looks tidy.
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.
Keeping cables and kit tidy
A gaming corner quickly fills with power leads, chargers and controllers. Plan where the nearest sockets are before you place the desk or bed, use a surge-protected extension lead rather than chaining adaptors, and run cables along the back of the desk or frame so they are not across the floor or ladder. Desks with drawers, cupboards or shelves give consoles, headsets and games a home, and storage under a bed is handy for things that are not used every day.
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.
- Parisot Setup Gaming Desk with Drawers & LED Lights – Dimensions: 92cm x 180cm x 67cm; Storage: Drawer, cupboard and open shelving units (size guide)
- Alphason San Diego Computer Workstation – Material: Multiple Density Particleboard (size guide)
- Parisot SetUp Midi Gaming Desk – Dimensions: 92cm x 154cm x 67cm (size guide)
- Parisot SetUp Walter Gaming Desk in Black – Dimensions: H 89cm x W 120cm x D 63cm (size guide)
- Alphason Aries Gaming Desk – Material: Metal (size guide)
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Frequently asked questions
What desk is best for streaming?
A streaming desk needs extra width for a second screen, camera and microphone, and a layout that looks tidy on camera. A wide desktop, a monitor shelf and built-in storage help, and LED lighting can add to the background.
What desk features help with streaming?
A wide desktop, monitor shelf, storage and good cable management.
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.
How do I keep gaming cables safe?
Use a surge-protected extension lead, avoid chaining adaptors and route cables along the back of the desk or frame so they are not across the floor or ladder.
Who can I ask for help choosing gaming furniture?
Bed Kingdom customer service on 01924 950108 or support@bedkingdom.co.uk.