How do I plan a gaming room layout?
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Short answer: Draw the room to scale, mark doors, windows and sockets, then place the bed and desk using product dimensions so there is space to move and the screen avoids glare.
A plan on paper saves heavy furniture being moved twice.
Measure the room before you choose
Start with a tape measure, not a product page. Note the length and width of the floor space you can actually give up, the ceiling height, and where the door, window, radiator and sockets sit. Then compare those figures with the overall dimensions listed on each product page, which for beds with desks often include a ladder or staircase that sticks out beyond the mattress area. Leave enough clear floor in front of a desk to pull a chair back and stand up comfortably, and remember that doors and wardrobe fronts need room to swing.
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.
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.
- 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)
- Kids Avenue Estella High Sleeper Loft Bed with Desk Underneath Grey – Dimensions: 176cm x 198cm x 147cm (size guide)
- 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)
- Kids Avenue Urban Grey High Sleeper Gaming Bed with Desk Underneath – Dimensions: 208.5cm x 116cm x 180cm; Mattress Size: 90 x 200 cm (EU Single) (size guide)
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Frequently asked questions
How do I plan a gaming room layout?
Draw the room to scale, mark doors, windows and sockets, then place the bed and desk using product dimensions so there is space to move and the screen avoids glare.
Should I measure the room before buying gaming furniture?
Yes. Measure floor space, ceiling height and the positions of doors, windows, radiators and sockets, then compare with the overall dimensions on the product page.
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.
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.