Should I switch with the goal of saving space?

My boyfriend and I are moving in together next month and both have a full PC setup with multiple monitors. We aren't going to have a dedicated gaming room/office and we already decided that he could turn the walk in closet into his office space since he plays online games and works from home part time. I play games that can end up taking some higher power, but I was considering "giving it up" for a more simple gaming experience with a laptop in order to not have my desk take up lots of space in the bedroom. I don't really want to impose on our roommates by asking if I can put my desk in the living room.

Opinions from people who have had a similar experience, recommendations for small yet spacious desks or gaming laptops capable of running most games are welcome :)