How do I fit a gaming setup in a shared bedroom?
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Short answer: A gaming bunk bed or twin high sleeper frees floor space, headsets keep noise down and separate storage stops arguments. Agree times for gaming so it doesn't disrupt the other child's sleep or homework.
Sharing a room adds a layer of planning to any gaming setup.
Sharing a room
When siblings share, a gaming bunk bed or a twin high sleeper gives each child a sleeping space without taking more floor. Agree who gets which bunk with the age guidance in mind, give each child their own storage, and consider headsets so one can play while the other sleeps or studies. Desks or futons underneath can turn the lower area into a shared hang-out space during the day.
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.
Storage that suits a gaming room
Gaming kit is small, numerous and easy to lose. Drawers under the bed suit spare bedding and games you are not playing right now; open shelves near the desk suit controllers and headsets you reach for daily; and a wardrobe built into a high sleeper can free up wall space elsewhere. Look at the storage line on each product page to see exactly what is included, and plan where chargers will live so cables are not stretched across the room.
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.
- Trasman Loft Pod Small Double High Sleeper Gaming Bed with Desk – Dimensions: 184cm x 240cm x 128cm; Mattress Size: 120cm x 200cm (size guide)
- Noomi Eino High Sleeper with Futon & Desk White (FSC-Certified) – Bed Type: High Sleepers; Material: Pine (size guide)
- Recoil Kyrk Storage Gaming High Sleeper Black – Dimensions: H 189.3cm x W 137.3cm x L 196.6cm; Storage: Multiple open shelves (size guide)
- Recoil Summit Gaming High Sleeper with Wardrobe – Bed Type: High Sleepers; Dimensions: D 119.1cm (inc. ladder) x W 194.4cm x H181cm (size guide)
- Recoil Graynite Metal Gaming High Sleeper with Shelf and Storage – Dimensions: L199 cm x W96.5 cm x H180 cm; Mattress Size: UK Single (90 x 190 cm) (size guide)
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Frequently asked questions
How do I fit a gaming setup in a shared bedroom?
A gaming bunk bed or twin high sleeper frees floor space, headsets keep noise down and separate storage stops arguments. Agree times for gaming so it doesn't disrupt the other child's sleep or homework.
What gaming bed suits siblings sharing a room?
A gaming bunk bed or twin high sleeper gives two sleeping spaces in one footprint. Follow the upper-bed age guidance.
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 storage do gaming beds have?
It varies: drawers, shelves, ottoman storage or a wardrobe. The storage details are on each product page.
Who can I ask for help choosing gaming furniture?
Bed Kingdom customer service on 01924 950108 or support@bedkingdom.co.uk.