Biz and Haus

Project Details

Biz and Haus is a curated home lifestyle brand offering high-end furniture, textiles, and decor. We provided a custom BigCommerce development and design solution that bridges the gap between editorial interior design and high-volume retail. The result is a sophisticated, scalable platform that handles massive product catalogs while maintaining a boutique, "trend-first" aesthetic.

Project Overview

What challenges did Biz and Haus face?

Moving beyond standard templates, Biz and Haus required a site that could manage the complexities of home furnishing retail. We solved for:

Large Catalog Navigation: Developing a menu and filtering system that makes thousands of unique decor items easy to discover.
Visual Weight: Home decor relies on high-resolution imagery; we needed to ensure the site remained fast and responsive despite the heavy visual assets.
Platform Customization: Leveraging BigCommerce’s enterprise features to create a unique checkout and product discovery flow.

How did we optimize the BigCommerce website for performance?

We utilized the robust BigCommerce framework to build a "headless-ready" feel with high-performance stability.

Custom Stencil Theme Development: We didn't just skin a theme; we built custom components using the BigCommerce Stencil framework to allow for unique "Trending" and "New Arrival" sections.
Frictionless Filtering: Implemented advanced faceted search, allowing customers to filter by material, color, room type, and price point simultaneously.
Responsive Performance Hub: Optimized the mobile experience to ensure that high-end furniture galleries load instantly, catering to the "scroll and shop" habits of modern interior design enthusiasts.

image showing the before and after of Biz and Haus optimization with a 28% increase

Key Features

Custom BigCommerce development
Responsive design implementation
Content management system
SEO optimization
Security hardening
Performance optimization
Custom plugin development
Custom domain configuration

What were the measurable outcomes of this BigCommerce project?

Faster site speeds
Enhanced user experience
Optimized performance

Frequently Asked Questions

How did custom BigCommerce Stencil theme development elevate the user experience for Biz and Haus?

Rather than using a pre-made template, BKThemes built custom components on the BigCommerce Stencil framework for Biz and Haus. This allowed the site to feature dynamic "Trending" and "New Arrival" sections, balancing editorial interior design aesthetic with high-volume retail capability.

How does advanced faceted search help customers navigate thousands of home decor SKUs?

The team implemented tailored filtering logic that enables shoppers to filter large catalogs by material, color, room type, and price point simultaneously. This frictionless product discovery reduces browse time and speeds up the path to purchase.

What performance strategy was used to balance high-resolution furniture imagery with fast site speeds?

BKThemes engineered a responsive performance hub that compresses and optimizes visual media assets without sacrificing image quality. This keeps mobile performance fast and responsive, catering to modern interior design shoppers.

How does enterprise BigCommerce customization support long-term business scalability?

By customizing BigCommerce’s backend framework to deliver a "headless-ready" feel, the platform delivers high-performance stability, a customized checkout flow, and the technical flexibility needed to handle expanding home furnishing catalogs.