Are gaming desks with LED lights worth it?
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Short answer: LED lighting adds atmosphere and can light the desk area, but it is a style choice rather than a must-have. If you want it, check how the lights are controlled and powered, and that they can be switched off at bedtime.
LED strips have become part of the gaming look. Built-in lighting saves fitting your own, but it pays to know what you are getting.
LED lighting: what to look for
LED strips are a big part of the gaming look and many gaming beds and desks include them. When comparing products, check the lighting line on the product page: whether the lights are built in, how they are controlled (for example by remote) and how they are powered, so you know whether you need a socket or USB port nearby. Softer, warmer settings are kinder in the hour before sleep, and being able to switch the lights off completely is worth having in a bedroom.
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.
Gaming and sleep in the same room
When a bedroom is also a games room, a few habits help keep sleep separate from play. Agree a cut-off time for screens, dim or switch off bright lighting before bed, and keep controllers and headsets stored away from the pillow. A layout that puts the desk under or beside the bed, rather than facing it, can help the bed feel like a place to sleep. If noise is an issue for others in the house, a headset keeps sound contained.
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
Are gaming desks with LED lights worth it?
LED lighting adds atmosphere and can light the desk area, but it is a style choice rather than a must-have. If you want it, check how the lights are controlled and powered, and that they can be switched off at bedtime.
Do gaming beds with LED lights need a socket?
It depends on the product; check the lighting details on the product page to see how the LEDs are powered and controlled.
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.
Is it OK to game in a bedroom?
Yes, with habits that protect sleep: a screen cut-off time, dimmed lighting before bed and kit stored away from the pillow.
Who can I ask for help choosing gaming furniture?
Bed Kingdom customer service on 01924 950108 or support@bedkingdom.co.uk.