Depot - eCommerce Theme 1.18

Depot is a highly acclaimed, contemporary eCommerce theme designed for interior design, furniture brands, and modern lifestyle boutiques. Developed by Qode Interactive (one of the top authors on ThemeForest), it is famous for its "Scandi-minimalist" aesthetic—using clean lines, neutral color palettes, and vast amounts of whitespace to create a premium, high-end feel.

In the 2026 market, Depot is the "go-to" for brands that want their products to feel like pieces of art rather than just inventory items.

## Key Features

12+ Specialized Homepages: Includes layouts tailored for different retail needs:

The Furniture Store: High-impact grids for physical goods.

The Lookbook: Focuses on lifestyle photography and branding.

The Catalog: Efficiently displays large numbers of products without feeling crowded.

Product Functionality:

Variable Swatches: Display color, material, or size options using visual icons instead of dropdown menus.

User Wishlist & Order Tracking: Includes a "User Dashboard" that feels integrated and professional.

Quick View & Side Area Cart: Allows customers to preview items and check their total without leaving the current page.

WPBakery & Slider Revolution Included: Comes bundled with two of the most powerful premium plugins (saving you over $150), allowing for complex animations and custom layouts.

Interactive Elements: Features smooth parallax scrolling, SVG icon animations, and "hover-swap" images (showing the back of a product or a different color when a mouse hovers over it).

Blog & Portfolio Templates: Includes elegant designs for "Design Stories" or "Inspiration Boards," which are vital for SEO and building brand authority.

## Technical Specs & Design

Feature

Details

Framework

Built on a custom, high-performance Qode framework.

Responsiveness

Retains its "magazine" look perfectly on tablets and mobile devices.

SEO Ready

Structured data for Google "Product" snippets (price, availability, rating).

Typography

Pre-configured with premium serif/sans-serif pairings for a luxury feel.

Retina Ready

Optimized for 4K displays and high-density mobile screens.

## Pros and Cons

Pros:

Timeless Aesthetic: The "Minimalist" look of Depot rarely goes out of style and fits almost any premium brand.

Premium Support: Qode Interactive is known for high-quality documentation and a dedicated support team.

High Conversion Design: The checkout process and "Add to Cart" flow are engineered to reduce friction and cart abandonment.

Cons:

Plugin Heavy: It relies on several bundled plugins to achieve its specific look; you'll need a good caching plugin to keep it fast.

Design Discipline: To look like the demo, you must use high-quality, professional photography with consistent lighting and backgrounds.

### The eCommerce User Flow

Retailer Tip: Use the "Product Tab" widget on your homepage. By categorizing products into "New Arrivals," "Best Sellers," and "Sale Items" within a single section, you keep the page clean while giving customers multiple paths to purchase.

Would you like me to help you set up the "One-Click Demo Import" for the Furniture demo, or should we look at how to customize the "Product Quick View" settings?