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1. Install LED strips to add backlighting to your monitor and desk to really take your evening ambiance to the next level. It does more than just look cool, however — adding backlighting can help reduce eye strain by lowering the contrast between your screen's brightness and the rest of the room.
2. And hang neon wall art above your desk, because the vibes at night will simply be *chef's kiss* — plus, it further adds to your backlighting.
3. Or! Have your Twitch username customized as a neon sign you can position behind you while you stream.
4. Lay down a larger-than-average mouse pad because that skimpy one isn't cutting it anymore — not only does this give you more mobility with your mouse, but it's also another opportunity to ramp up your aesthetic. This spacious mouse pad from SteelSeries is lined with RGB illumination around the edges, which will add to your glow at night.
5. Or skip the RGB and opt for colorful desk mat that'll become the centerpiece of your desk — it's essentially a gigantic mouse pad that's wide enough for your keyboard or laptop to fit, too. It really helps tie your entire space together visually while also protecting the surface underneath from scratches, stains, and spills.
6. Invest in a sleek ~gaming desk~ instead of that cramped, scratched-up table you've been using since college. The Eureka Z1-S is one of the best I've found, with a spacious textured desktop, sturdy Z-shape legs capable of supporting all your heavy gear, and nice quality-of-life features like a cup holder, headphone hook, controller, stand, and extra-large mouse pad.
Or complement your pink setup with a pink gaming desk (!) in a very similar style as above. It *also* has a headphone hook, cup holder, and a cord collector underneath to help with cable management.
7. Give your current gaming desk a makeover with waterproof, stain-resistant peel-and-stick marble paper if you're not ready to splurge on a new one *just* yet. It'll make your old shabby desk look like a chic new piece of furniture and peels off easily without leaving any damage!
8. ~Elevate~ your screens with a sturdy monitor stand, which adds some height and visual interest to your desk. It can *also* help reduce neck and eye strain by bringing your monitor up to eye level (very necessary when you're on an all-day gaming binge!), AND it frees up extra desk space underneath.
9. Hang your gaming headphones on a stand so they have a dedicated place instead of just being tossed wherever when it's time to take a break.
10. Swap in a TikTok-popular wireless keyboard and mouse set if you're aiming for a specific color scheme — it's vibrant, budget-friendly, and suitable for light gaming.
11. Arrange acoustic panels on your wall because they don't just look super cool; they also help insulate noise so that everyone else in your home doesn't hear you playing Apex Legends at 3 a.m.
12. Or splurge on modular light panels that'll make your gaming area look like one of those fancy battle stations people are always posting online.
13. Hang shelves above and/or around your desk so *all* of your decor and accessories aren't piled onto your desk, taking up precious space. It's great for displaying some of your prized collectibles, art, and other decor.
14. And surround yourself with fake greenery — trailing vines, cute little succulents, you name it. It helps soften the space and add a natural vibe, almost like you're cozied up in your own personal gaming greenhouse.
15. Project the starry night sky onto your ceilings and walls with a galaxy light that'll instant transform the look of your game room. You'll feel like you're transported to a different world (which is what most of us are trying to achieve while gaming anyway).
16. Or bring the sun into your gaming space with a sunset lamp — it's *almost* like actually going outside, right?
17. Give your hard-working gaming laptop a dedicated place to rest during long gaming sessions — this RGB-lit pad has a total of six fans to actively cool down your laptop without being so loud it's distracting. Bonus: You can also prop up your laptop so that it's more level with your monitor, as this pad has seven different height settings!
18. Address the controllers scattered across your desk by arranging them on a stand so they can be displayed without taking up precious desk space. It can even prop up your Nintendo Switch or hold headphones when not in use.
19. String fairy lights along the wall behind your desk for one of the cheapest and simplest ways to add ambient backlighting and making your gaming setup feel ~cozy~.
20. Keep track of the time with a minimalist 3D digital clock that'll look so good nestled among your collectibles, peripherals, and other various decor. Oh, bedtime was two hours ago..? Maybe just *one* more day in Stardew Valley...
21. Have multiple smaller light sources around your desk or nearby shelves, both as decor and to add to the room's ambient lighting.
22. Lean into a retro aesthetic with a cute Bluetooth speaker that'll remind you of the computer your family owned in the '90s. It features real, RGB-backlit buttons and a screen you can program to display the time, pixel art, and all sorts of animations.
Aaand speaking of the '90s — relive your childhood days of catching 'em all with one of these stunning Pokemon terrariums, which look awesome in a retro-inspired gaming desk setup since they light up too.
23. Rep your favorite gaming platform in the form of some sleek lights, which will make you think back fondly to the first console that made you fall in love with gaming.
24. Finally, consider channeling some spa vibes into your gaming setup — hear me out, OK! It's where you go unwind after a long day, so make it as relaxing as possible by adding an essential oil diffuser, candles, warm lighting, maybe even pillows and a blanket.
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