How do I hide cables on a gaming desk?
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Short answer: Run cables down the back edge of the desk, gather them with ties or sleeves, use one surge-protected extension lead mounted out of sight, and keep chargers in a drawer or on a shelf. Desks with built-in storage make this much easier.
Cable clutter is the most common complaint about gaming setups. A bit of planning stops leads trailing across the floor.
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.
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.
Leave space for consoles and PCs to breathe
Consoles and gaming PCs produce heat and need air to circulate. Follow the manufacturer's guidance on clearance around vents, avoid shutting them inside a closed cupboard while they are running, and do not put them on soft surfaces such as a mattress or duvet. On a high sleeper with a desk underneath, keep the console or PC on the desk or a shelf with open sides rather than tucked into a tight corner.
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 Fuego Gaming Desk – Material: Metal (size guide)
- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
How do I hide cables on a gaming desk?
Run cables down the back edge of the desk, gather them with ties or sleeves, use one surge-protected extension lead mounted out of sight, and keep chargers in a drawer or on a shelf. Desks with built-in storage make this much easier.
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.
What storage do gaming beds have?
It varies: drawers, shelves, ottoman storage or a wardrobe. The storage details are on each product page.
Can I put a console in a cupboard?
Not while it is running unless the cupboard is open and well ventilated. Follow the console maker's guidance on clearance around vents.
Who can I ask for help choosing gaming furniture?
Bed Kingdom customer service on 01924 950108 or support@bedkingdom.co.uk.