Overview:

The Online Furniture Store is a comprehensive web-based e-commerce platform that enables users to browse, customize, and purchase furniture online. Customers can explore a wide range of furniture items by category, brand, material, or style, view detailed product images and descriptions, and complete secure transactions.

The system also includes a backend for store administrators to manage products, orders, inventory, and user queries, making it ideal for launching a digital-first furniture retail experience.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript

• Backend (Choose One):

  • PHP (Laravel / Core PHP)

  • Java (Spring Boot)

  • Node.js (Express.js)

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB

• Optional Integrations: Stripe/Razorpay (for payments), Google Maps (for delivery), SMTP (for emails)

Key Features:

Customer Module:

• User Registration/Login

• Browse Furniture: Filter by category (sofa, bed, table), price, size, material, etc.

• Product Details Page: Images, descriptions, dimensions, material, delivery time, reviews

• Cart & Wishlist: Add items to cart or save for later

• Order Placement: Select quantity, shipping address, payment method

• Order Tracking: View order status and delivery progress

• Ratings & Reviews: Submit reviews with photos after delivery

• Responsive Design: Fully mobile-friendly interface

Admin Module:

• Product Management: Add/edit/delete furniture items, images, stock quantity

• Category & Brand Management

• Order Management: View, update status (Pending, Shipped, Delivered)

• User Management: View customer details, manage accounts

• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels and restock alerts

• Promotions & Discounts: Apply discount codes or festive sales

• Reports & Analytics: Track revenue, sales trends, best-selling products

Functional Modules:

1. User Authentication

2. Product Catalog with Filters

3. Image Gallery with Zoom/Slider

4. Shopping Cart & Checkout System

5. Shipping Address Management

6. Online Payment Integration

7. Email Notifications (order confirmations, shipping updates)

8. Admin Dashboard & Sales Reports

Security Features:

• Password encryption

• Secure payment processing (SSL/TLS)

• Input validation (prevent XSS/SQL Injection)

• Role-based access control (admin vs customer)