What can go under a gaming high sleeper?
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Short answer: Depending on the model, the space under a high sleeper can hold a desk, shelves, drawers, a wardrobe, a futon or a sofa. Check the under-bed clearance on the product page if you plan to add your own furniture.
The space underneath is what makes a high sleeper useful.
Beds with a futon or sofa underneath
Some high sleepers and bunk beds replace the lower bed or desk with a futon or sofa. That creates a lounge space for gaming with friends and an extra sleeping spot for sleepovers. Check the product page for the futon or sofa dimensions and whether it folds flat, and make sure there is enough headroom when sitting underneath the upper bed.
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.
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.
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.
- Noomi Eino High Sleeper with Futon & Desk White (FSC-Certified) – Bed Type: High Sleepers; Material: Pine (size guide)
- Flair Skyhigh Gaming High Sleeper Bed with Desk Anthracite – Dimensions: L197cm x W116–144cm (including ladder) x H199cm; Mattress Size: Single (maximum thickness 16cm recommended) (size guide)
- Recoil Glitch Metal Gaming High Sleeper with Desk – Dimensions: L199.5 cm x W96.5 cm x H180 cm; Mattress Size: UK Single (size guide)
- Trasman Loft Pod Small Double High Sleeper Gaming Bed with Desk – Dimensions: 184cm x 240cm x 128cm; Mattress Size: 120cm x 200cm (size guide)
- Kids Avenue Estella High Sleeper Loft Bed with Desk Underneath Grey – Dimensions: 176cm x 198cm x 147cm (size guide)
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Frequently asked questions
What can go under a gaming high sleeper?
Depending on the model, the space under a high sleeper can hold a desk, shelves, drawers, a wardrobe, a futon or a sofa. Check the under-bed clearance on the product page if you plan to add your own furniture.
Can a futon under a high sleeper be used as a bed?
On models designed for it, yes. Check the futon details on the product page.
What storage do gaming beds have?
It varies: drawers, shelves, ottoman storage or a wardrobe. The storage details are on each 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.
Who can I ask for help choosing gaming furniture?
Bed Kingdom customer service on 01924 950108 or support@bedkingdom.co.uk.