Should I get a single or small double gaming bed?
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Short answer: A single suits most children and smaller rooms, while a small double gives teenagers and adults more room to sleep. Check the mattress size, overall dimensions and ceiling height on the product page.
Gaming beds come in single and small double sizes, and the choice depends on who will sleep in it and for how long.
Choosing something they will not outgrow too quickly
Children's tastes change fast, so think about how a gaming bed will work in a few years. A standard single or small double mattress size makes replacement easy, neutral frame colours with bright accents can be refreshed with bedding, and a desk that suits homework as well as gaming earns its place for longer. Check the weight capacity on the product page if an older child or teenager will use it, and look at whether the desk height suits their current size.
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.
Gaming furniture for adults
Gaming furniture is not only for children. Larger desks with monitor shelves and storage suit adult PC and console setups, and small double gaming high sleepers suit students or anyone in a compact flat. Check the weight capacity and mattress size on the product page, and look at whether the design suits a shared or open-plan space if it will be on show.
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 Tera Solid Wood Small Double Gaming High Sleeper (FSC-Certified) – Bed Type: High Sleepers; Material: Pine (size guide)
- Recoil Boss Pod Small Double Gaming High Sleeper with Storage Black & Red – Mattress Size: 120 x 190 x 18cm; Material: Coated Particleboard (size guide)
- Trasman B-Zone Gaming Single Bed with Storage – Dimensions: H 101cm x W 242cm x D 99cm; Mattress Size: 200cm x 90cm (Euro) (size guide)
- Trasman Loft Pod Small Double High Sleeper Gaming Bed with Chair – Dimensions: 184cm x 240cm x 133cm
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Frequently asked questions
Should I get a single or small double gaming bed?
A single suits most children and smaller rooms, while a small double gives teenagers and adults more room to sleep. Check the mattress size, overall dimensions and ceiling height on the product page.
Will a gaming bed last as my child grows?
Choose a standard mattress size, check the weight capacity and pick neutral frame colours with accents you can change, so the bed adapts as tastes change.
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.
Are there gaming beds for adults?
Yes. Small double gaming high sleepers and larger gaming desks suit adults; check weight capacity and sizes.
Who can I ask for help choosing gaming furniture?
Bed Kingdom customer service on 01924 950108 or support@bedkingdom.co.uk.