Can I use a gaming desk for working from home?
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Short answer: Yes. A gaming desk often has the width and depth that suit a laptop plus monitor, and storage for work papers. Set it up following display screen guidance and pair it with a properly adjusted chair.
Hybrid working means many people want one desk for work in the day and gaming in the evening.
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.
Gaming chair or office chair?
Gaming chairs usually have a bucket-style seat, a tall backrest and bold styling, while office chairs tend to be plainer with a focus on adjustability for long working days. Many people use one chair for both gaming and homework or remote work, so the practical test is the same: does it adjust to the user and the desk, is it comfortable for the length of time you sit, and is the upholstery easy to clean? The product page lists the adjustments and materials for each chair.
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.
- Alphason Oblivian Gaming Desk – Dimensions: H90cm x W146cm x D66cm; Material: Metal (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)
- Parisot Setup Gaming Desk with Drawers & LED Lights – Dimensions: 92cm x 180cm x 67cm; Storage: Drawer, cupboard and open shelving units (size guide)
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use a gaming desk for working from home?
Yes. A gaming desk often has the width and depth that suit a laptop plus monitor, and storage for work papers. Set it up following display screen guidance and pair it with a properly adjusted chair.
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.
Can a gaming chair be used for work or homework?
Yes, if it adjusts to fit the user and the desk. The same comfort checks apply to both.
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.