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Furniture, decor, and garden
Home & Garden Product Uploads for Shopify, measured twice
We enter dimensions in metric and imperial, materials, finishes, weights, and assembly details for every item, from sofas to saucepans, so shoppers know what will arrive.
Free, custom quote for every job. No price list.
- Sizes in cm and inches, weights in kg and lb, on every product
- Finish, fabric, and size options set up as variants with their own SKUs
- Assembly, care, and what's-in-the-box details in the same place every time
Timber sideboardExample
- Finish
- Natural oak, Smoked oak, Black
- Size
- 160 × 45 × 75 cm (63 × 17.7 × 29.5 in)
- Weight
- 38 kg (83.8 lb)
- Material
- Oak veneer, solid oak legs
- Assembly
- Legs only, fixings included
- Ships in
- 2 boxes
Example product. Sizes are W × D × H in cm and inches, weights in kg and lb.
- 22+years of experience in retail, wholesale and e-commerce
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At a glance
Home and garden uploads at a glance
Product Uploads enters and uploads furniture, decor, kitchenware, outdoor, and tool products to Shopify for you, from your supplier's spec sheets and photos. The facts below cover who we are, what we do, and how to start.
Updated
- What
- Done-for-you Shopify product uploads and product data entry for home and garden stores.
- Who
- Product Uploads, an Australian business based in Wentworth Point, NSW.
- Price
- A free, custom quote for every job. Pricing is flexible and depends on the size of your business: smaller stores often pay per product, and larger stores can move to a monthly retainer for an unlimited number of products.
- How to start
- Send the quote form on this page, or email hello@productuploads.com.
All facts (8 more)
- Where
- Shopify stores worldwide.
- Product ranges
- Furniture, Home Decor, Kitchenware, Outdoor Furniture, Tools & Equipment.
- Services
- Product Uploading, Bulk Product Uploading, Product Data Entry, SEO Product Descriptions, Image Optimization, Shopify Store Setup.
- Timeline
- Setup usually takes up to two days, starting with a meeting to agree your rules. Typically 50 to 200 products a day, depending on how much each product needs. We work to your deadline and can hold products until your launch date.
- Reply time
- We reply within one business day, often the same day.
- Store access
- You add our team to your store by email, with permission to manage products, collections, and product data only. We never need your owner password or full store access.
- What you send
- Supplier spreadsheets, spec sheets or PDF catalogs, assembly instructions, care guides, and product photos, or a link to the supplier's website.
- Units
- Dimensions in cm and inches and weights in kg and lb side by side, or the single system your store uses.
The problem, and the fix
Why home and garden catalogs go wrong
Home and garden products are bought on measurements. When a sofa's depth is missing or a rug's size is in the wrong units, shoppers either leave or send it back, and supplier sheets rarely give the numbers in one consistent way.
- 01
Dimensions arrive in millimeters, centimeters, and inches, often without saying which number is the width, depth or height.
How we fix it:We convert every size to one format, label width, depth, and height, and show metric and imperial side by side, such as 160 × 45 × 75 cm (63 × 17.7 × 29.5 in).
- 02
Weights are missing, or the boxed weight is given for one item and the product weight for the next.
How we fix it:We enter a weight for every variant, using the figure you choose for your shipping setup, because Shopify uses product weight to calculate shipping rates.
- 03
Each finish or fabric is listed as a separate product, so one design appears three times.
How we fix it:We set up one product per design with options such as Finish, Fabric or Size, and give each variant its own SKU, price, and photo.
- 04
Assembly, care, and box contents are buried in a PDF that shoppers never see.
How we fix it:We take assembly requirements, care instructions, and box contents from your supplier documents and place them in the same spot on every product page.
- 05
Large items ship in several boxes, and nobody tells the shopper.
How we fix it:We note the number of boxes and, when you supply them, each carton's size and weight, so shoppers and your delivery team can plan for it.
- 06
Kitchenware capacity, material, and care details are written differently by every brand.
How we fix it:We enter capacity in liters and quarts, materials as supplied, and care and stovetop suitability exactly as the manufacturer states them.
What we handle
Which measurements and materials do we enter?
We handle the full product record: measurements, materials and finishes, variants, shipping and assembly details, images, and the collection structure that lets shoppers browse by room. You tell us your conventions, and we apply them to every product.
Measurements
- Width, depth, and height, labeled and in the same order on every product
- Metric and imperial side by side, such as 200 × 300 cm (6'7" × 9'10")
- Seat height, shelf spacing, and opening sizes, when supplied
- Product weight in kg and lb for every variant
Materials and finishes
- Materials such as oak veneer or powder-coated steel, as your supplier describes them
- Finish and fabric options as variants, with swatch photos
- Care instructions for timber, fabric, metal, and stone
- Indoor or outdoor use, as the manufacturer states it
Variants and SKUs
- Size, finish, fabric, and color options on one product per design
- A unique SKU for every variant, plus the barcodes you supply
- Prices, compare-at prices, and stock per variant
- Sets and single pieces, such as a 5-piece dining set or one chair, set up so shoppers can tell them apart
Shipping and assembly
- Assembly required or not, and the tools or fixings included
- Number of boxes, plus carton sizes and weights when supplied
- What's in the box, such as cushions, covers, or wall fixings
- Country of origin, when supplied
Images
- Variant photos assigned to each finish or fabric
- Room shots and white-background photos in a consistent order
- Dimension diagrams, when your supplier provides them
- Alt text and compression through our product image optimization
Collections and search
- Collections by room, such as living, dining, bedroom, kitchen, and outdoor
- Collections by type and style, such as sideboards or coastal
- Product type, vendor, tags, and Shopify product category that keep collections accurate
- Titles, descriptions, and SEO fields through our SEO product descriptions
Need something that isn't listed? Tell us which fields your store uses, and we'll include them in your quote.
Get a free quoteExample
Example: a sideboard in 3 finishes, from spec sheet to product page
Here is how one supplier spec sheet becomes a Shopify product with three finish variants and measurements a shopper can trust. The product and its data are an example, not a real client.
The supplier sends one row per finish, with sizes in millimeters written three ways, the weight with and without units, and the carton details squeezed into one cell:
| Code | Item | Finish | W x D x H | Net weight | Cartons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB160-NAT | Sideboard 1600 oak | Natural | 1600x450x750 | 38 | 2 ctns 1680x500x120 / 800x500x140 |
| SB160-SMK | Sideboard 1600 oak | SMOKED | 1600 x 450 x 750 | 38 | 2 ctns 1680x500x120 / 800x500x140 |
| SB160-BLK | Oak sideboard 160cm | Black | 160x45x75cm | 38kg | 2 |
We turn it into one product with a Finish option, and write the measurements the same way for every variant:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Oak Sideboard 160 cm |
| Option1: Finish | Natural oak, Smoked oak, Black |
| Variant SKUs | SB160-NAT, SB160-SMK, SB160-BLK |
| Dimensions | W 160 × D 45 × H 75 cm (W 63 × D 17.7 × H 29.5 in) |
| Weight (every variant) | 38 kg (83.8 lb), or the shipping figure you choose |
| Delivery note | Ships in 2 boxes: 168 × 50 × 12 cm (66.1 × 19.7 × 4.7 in) and 80 × 50 × 14 cm (31.5 × 19.7 × 5.5 in) |
| Collections | Living room, Sideboards, Oak furniture |
- Three ways of writing one size (1600x450x750, 1600 x 450 x 750, and 160x45x75cm) become one labeled format in cm and inches.
- SMOKED and Black become your store's finish names, Smoked oak and Black, each with its own photo.
- The carton details move out of the spreadsheet and into a delivery note, so shoppers know to expect two boxes.
- Every variant gets a weight, so calculated shipping rates work for all three finishes, not only the first one.
For weight-based shipping rates, Shopify adds the weight of your shipping package to the product weight (as of October 2026, see the Shopify Help Center). For bulky items that ship in their own cartons, we ask which figure you want in the weight field before we upload.
Send us a supplier file like this, and we'll quote the job.
Get a free quoteProduct ranges
Home and garden product ranges we upload
We upload furniture, home decor, kitchenware, outdoor furniture, and tools and equipment. Here is the product data each range depends on.
Home & Garden Furniture
Furniture
Sofas, beds, tables, storage, and chairs, where shoppers check every measurement before they buy.
- Width, depth, height, and seat height in cm and inches
- Fabric, leather, and timber finish options as variants with swatch photos
- Assembly requirements and the number of boxes each item ships in
- Bed sizes such as Queen or King always shown with measurements, because they differ between countries
Home & Garden Home Decor
Home decor
Rugs, lighting, mirrors, wall art, cushions, and candles, sold on size, color, and style.
- Rug and art sizes in cm and feet and inches, such as 160 × 230 cm (5'3" × 7'7")
- Lighting details such as bulb type, fitting, and cord length, as supplied
- Collections by room, style, and color
Home & Garden Kitchenware
Kitchenware
Cookware, bakeware, knives, tableware, and kitchen tools, often sold in sets.
- Diameter and capacity in metric and US units, such as 24 cm (9.4 in) or 1.5 L (1.6 qt)
- Materials and care, such as stainless steel or dishwasher-safe, as the manufacturer states them
- Set contents listed piece by piece, such as a 10-piece cookware set
- Stovetop suitability, such as induction, when supplied
Home & Garden Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor lounges, dining settings, umbrellas, and sun loungers, where materials and weather care matter.
- Frame and fabric materials, such as aluminum or teak, as your supplier describes them
- Cushions, covers, and everything included in each setting
- Setting sizes and piece counts, such as a 7-piece dining setting, set up as clear options
- Care and winter storage instructions, as supplied
Home & Garden Tools & Equipment
Tools and equipment
Power tools, hand tools, garden equipment, and hardware, where specs and compatibility decide the sale.
- Voltage, battery platform, and power, entered in one format across brands
- Tool-only and kit versions set up so shoppers can tell them apart
- What's in the box, such as batteries, charger, and case
- Model numbers and barcodes checked against each variant
How it works
How a home and garden upload job works
We start with a free, custom quote based on your products and the fields you need, then every job runs in the same four steps.
- 1
Obtain content
We gather descriptions, images, and specifications from you and your suppliers. We can hold publishing until a launch date you set.
Spec sheets, assembly guides, care instructions, and photos. We can hold a new range until its launch date.
- 2
Correct content
We fix inaccuracies and inconsistencies, and standardize names, sizes, and formats to your store's conventions.
Measurements are converted and labeled the same way, and finish names follow your store's names.
- 3
Review content
We check everything for accuracy, clarity, and searchability before it goes live.
Every variant is checked for its dimensions, weight, photo, and SKU before anything goes live.
- 4
Upload and publish
We upload and publish to your store, formatted and ready for customers, with progress updates along the way.
Large ranges can start with a small test batch, so you can check it on your store before we upload the rest.
Services
Services for furniture, decor, and garden catalogs
Home and garden jobs usually combine uploading with data entry or descriptions. These are the services that fit furniture, decor, and outdoor catalogs.
Product Uploading
New ranges uploaded with dimensions, finishes, weights, photos, and collections in place.
About our Product Uploading serviceBulk Product Uploading
Large furniture and homewares catalogs prepared as one checked upload file, tested on a small batch first.
About our Bulk Product Uploading serviceProduct Data Entry
Missing dimensions, weights, and care details added to products already in your store, plus price updates.
About our Product Data Entry serviceSEO Product Descriptions
Descriptions that explain size, material, and care in place of supplier copy, with SEO titles and meta descriptions.
About our SEO Product Descriptions serviceImage Optimization
Room shots and white-background photos resized, compressed, named, and matched to the right finish.
About our Image Optimization serviceShopify Store Setup
A new home or garden store set up and loaded with its first catalog.
About our Shopify Store Setup service
Guides
Home and garden guides
Reading from our team on structuring collections and preparing product data before an upload.
Seven Shopify Data Entry Expert Tips
Seven checks for product data before a Shopify upload: naming rules, variants, images, descriptions, and tags.
FAQ
What home and garden stores ask us
Yes, we upload home and garden products to Shopify for you, with every dimension labeled in cm and inches. These answers cover measurements, shipping weight, variants, and cost.
Can you convert supplier measurements into cm and inches?
Yes. We convert every dimension and weight to the format your store uses, usually metric and imperial side by side, such as 160 × 45 × 75 cm (63 × 17.7 × 29.5 in) and 38 kg (83.8 lb). We label width, depth, and height so shoppers know which is which.
What weight do you enter for shipping?
The figure you choose. Shopify uses the product weight to calculate shipping rates, so we enter one for every variant. For bulky items we ask whether you want the product weight or the boxed weight, because Shopify adds your package weight on top for weight-based rates.
Can you set up finishes and fabrics as variants?
Yes. We set up one product per design with options such as Finish, Fabric or Size. Each variant gets its own SKU, price, stock quantity, and photo, so a shopper who picks Smoked oak sees smoked oak.
Do you enter assembly and care instructions?
Yes, from your supplier's documents. We enter whether assembly is needed, what's in the box, and how to care for the product in the same place on every product page, along with the number of boxes it ships in.
How much does it cost to upload home and garden products to Shopify?
Free and custom. Variants and measurements drive the work: a set of coasters is one product in one size, while a modular sofa in 12 fabrics needs every module, fabric, and dimension entered and photographed.
Do you check product safety or compliance details?
No. We enter safety warnings, load ratings, and suitability details exactly as your supplier provides them, and we don't review or certify them. Product safety rules differ by country, so they stay with you and your supplier.
Can you organize my collections by room?
Yes. Collection setup is part of our product data entry service. We set the product type, tags, and Shopify product category that keep collections by room, type and style accurate.
Do you handle bed and rug sizes for different countries?
Yes. Bed and rug sizes differ between countries, so we enter the size names and measurements your market uses, such as a US Queen or an Australian Queen, with the dimensions in cm and inches.
Free quote
Measure the job with a free quote
Tell us what you sell and what your supplier data looks like, and we'll reply with a free, custom quote.
What to include
- What you sell, such as furniture, decor, or tools, and roughly how many products
- How many finishes, fabrics, or sizes a typical product has
- Where your spec sheets, assembly guides, and photos live now
- Your launch date or deadline, if you have one
What happens next
- We reply within one business day, often the same day.
- Setup usually takes up to two days, starting with a meeting to agree your rules.
- We never need your owner password or full store access.
Prefer email? Write to hello@productuploads.com.
Who you'll be dealing with
Product Uploads, an Australian business based in Wentworth Point, NSW. Product Uploads is a trading name of Content & Messaging Management Pty Ltd, ABN 19 678 330 339.
22+ years of experience in retail, wholesale and e-commerce · 100K+ products managed