What lighting is best for a gaming room?
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Short answer: Combine a main light for cleaning and homework, a desk lamp or monitor-level light to reduce eye strain, and LED accent lighting for atmosphere. Make sure everything can be dimmed or switched off at bedtime.
Lighting sets the mood of a gaming room but also affects comfort and sleep.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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)
- Recoil Shuttle Single LED Gaming High Sleeper Black & Red – Dimensions: 235.4cm x 116.1cm x 180cm (size guide)
- Recoil Shuttle Small Double LED Gaming High Sleeper Black & Red – Dimensions: 235.4cm x 146.1cm x 180cm (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)
- Flair Callan Metal Bed Frame with Storage & LED Black – Dimensions: H95.7cm x W96.5cm x D204cm; Storage: Two pull-out underbed drawers (size guide)
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Frequently asked questions
What lighting is best for a gaming room?
Combine a main light for cleaning and homework, a desk lamp or monitor-level light to reduce eye strain, and LED accent lighting for atmosphere. Make sure everything can be dimmed or 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.
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.
What desk features help with streaming?
A wide desktop, monitor shelf, storage and good cable management.
Who can I ask for help choosing gaming furniture?
Bed Kingdom customer service on 01924 950108 or support@bedkingdom.co.uk.