Home Furnishings Fulfilment Made Simpler With ShipBob
Deliver home furnishings efficiently by maintaining optimal inventory levels across variants and controlling shipping costs with advanced fulfilment solutions.
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What home furnishings brands need from a fulfilment partner
From fragile decor to oversized furniture, home furnishings brands face complex logistics and high shipping costs. Here are the key fulfilment challenges to solve when choosing the right 3PL partner.
Optimise costs and speed for heavier decor pieces
Weighty art, mirrors, and decor accents can quickly increase shipping costs when orders are shipped from a single location. Choose a fulfilment partner that can automatically allocate and distribute inventory across different regions of the country to help reduce your average shipping zone and keep parcel rates in check.
Managing both DTC orders and bulk B2B purchase orders in one system
Switching between separate systems for consumer parcels and retailer purchase orders creates duplicate work and increases the risk of errors. Look for a 3PL with a platform that can route DTC, marketplace, retail dropshipping, and EDI orders through one dashboard while maintaining a single source of truth for inventory.
Real-time visibility into variant-rich catalogues
Pillows, rugs, and accessories in multiple sizes and patterns can stock out without warning when each variant moves at a different pace. Choose a technology-forward fulfilment partner that syncs inventory across all channels in real time, so you know when to replenish before popular SKUs run dry.
Optimised inventory turnover and storage for seasonal shifts
New colorways and limited runs take up space, but if last season’s items still linger on the shelf, you’ll see an increase in inventory storage costs. A flexible network that supports scaling across regions should allow you to proactively manage inventory distribution and minimise slow-moving items to improve cash flow for upcoming launches.
Simplify room set sales with smart inventory management
Bundles like a living room refresh set require manual deductions on multiple SKUs after every order and are easy to oversell. Opt for a 3PL with virtual bundle functionality that treats the set as one SKU at checkout while automatically updating each underlying item’s stock count.
Scale your operations during peak-season opportunities
Holiday, registry, and flash-sale spikes can overwhelm in-house teams faster than you can hire seasonal staff. Partner with an omnifulfillment provider that offers a global network and scalable operations so you can absorb sudden volume jumps without sacrificing shipping speed or budget.
ShipBob’s fulfilment solutions that home furnishings brands care about
ShipBob’s fulfilment platform is built for home furnishings brands that sell across channels and regions. Here’s how our technology and 3PL network reduce costs, improve visibility, and keep your inventory moving efficiently.
Distributed inventory savings
ShipBob’s Inventory Placement Program makes it easy to strategically distribute your inventory across multiple fulfilment centres in key regions of the US. By storing decor items like art, mirrors, and accent pieces closer to your customers, you can reduce your average shipping zone for each order. This strategy helps you cut shipping costs and reduce delivery times.
Unified order management
ShipBob’s platform empowers brands to manage DTC, B2B, marketplace, and retail dropshipping orders from a single, intuitive dashboard. With seamless routing and a consolidated view of inventory, you can fulfil both consumer and bulk retailer orders without toggling between systems.
This unified approach streamlines workflows, reduces manual errors, and ensures you always have a single source of truth for your inventory.
Real-time inventory insights
Gain complete visibility and control over complex, variant-rich product catalogues with ShipBob’s advanced inventory management tools. Our platform syncs real-time inventory levels across all your sales channels, ensuring every SKU and variant is accurately tracked and updated.
With robust analytics and reorder notifications, you can confidently manage variant inventory, plan replenishment, and help prevent stockouts.
Flexible inventory transfers
ShipBob’s global fulfilment network and inventory transfer capabilities make it easy to move products between fulfilment centres as your business needs change. Whether preparing for a new product launch, managing seasonal surges, or strategically distributing SKUs, you can leverage inventory transfers to optimise inventory turnover and reduce storage expenses.
With transparent billing and a streamlined transfer process, you gain the flexibility to keep your operations agile and manage inventory costs effectively.
Virtual bundle management
ShipBob’s platform makes it easy to sell coordinated sets and product bundles by allowing you to group multiple SKUs under a single virtual product. When a bundled set is purchased, ShipBob automatically tracks and deducts inventory for each underlying item, ensuring your stock levels remain accurate across all channels in real time.
This digital bundling eliminates the need for manual inventory adjustments and helps prevent overselling, allowing you to confidently offer curated sets without added operational complexity.
Scalable fulfilment for peak seasons
ShipBob’s fulfilment network is built to handle any surge in demand, seamlessly absorbing surges in order volume during peak seasons, flash sales, and viral product drops. With a network of dozens of fulfilment centres across the US, the UK, Canada, Europe, and Australia, you can distribute inventory across regions to shorten transit times and reduce costs.
Real-time analytics and data-driven forecasting help you plan inventory replenishment using reorder notifications, track performance, and keep operations smooth during peaks.
Types of home furnishings products that companies fulfil with ShipBob
- Soft home goods
- Pillows and cushions (throw pillows, decorative cushions)
- Bedding (duvet covers, bed linens, pillowcases, throw blankets)
- Bath textiles (towels, bath mats, shower curtains)
- Table linens (table runners, placemats, coasters)
- Lighting and wall decor
- Lamps (table lamps, desk lamps)
- Wall art and frames (prints, picture frames)
- Mirrors and clocks
- Decorative accessories
- Candles and fragrances (candle holders, scent diffusers)
- Vases and planters
- Artificial plants
- Decorative objects (bookends, trays, bowls)
- Floor coverings
- Area rugs (small to medium size)
- Lightweight furniture (small poufs, ottomans)
Success story: Our Place saves on freight costs and fulfilment time with ShipBob
Our Place, a leading home goods brand known for its innovative cookware and kitchen essentials, partnered with ShipBob to optimise its fulfilment operations. By expanding their fulfilment network with ShipBob, Our Place achieved $1.5 million in freight cost savings and cut fulfilment and shipping times in half, from 5-6 days to just 2.5 days.
ShipBob’s Inventory Placement Program (IPP) helped Our Place distribute inventory across US regions, reducing average shipping zones and costs.The brand also benefited from ShipBob’s robust reporting, transparent billing, and the ability to manage both DTC and B2B channels under one roof, making it easier to scale and deliver a premium customer experience.
Success story: Aroma360 leverages ShipBob’s global network for growth
Aroma360, a fast-growing home scenting and fragrance brand, leveraged ShipBob’s global fulfilment network to expand internationally while keeping costs in check. By tapping into ShipBob’s distributed inventory capabilities (including the Inventory Placement Program) and international shipping solutions, Aroma360 was able to save $6 per international order on average.
ShipBob’s advanced technology, real-time analytics, and seamless integrations with leading ecommerce platforms allowed Aroma360 to streamline operations and focus on growth. The brand also benefited from ShipBob’s expertise in handling fragile and high-value items, enhancing the overall customer experience.
ShipBob services all customers benefit from
- Connectivity & integrations: ShipBob’s 50+ turnkey integrations with all major ecommerce channels and tools – including Shopify, Gorgias, Klaviyo, NetSuite, Loop, AfterShip, and more – enable you to grow your business smarter, faster, and stronger than ever before. In addition to the ShipBob App Store that lets you instantly connect your tech stack, you can also leverage ShipBob’s Develop API for custom builds.
- Transparent, cost-effective pricing: Unlike many 3PLs, ShipBob has easy-to-predict billing that makes it easy to plan for spend, without too many line items. ShipBob also negotiates rates with couriers and passes those savings on to you.
- Real-time visibility: Track shipments, orders, and inventory across locations from one dashboard. Manage one pool of inventory across sales channels and push stock levels back to your store so you don’t oversell.
- Full-stack fulfilment platform: With ShipBob, you get an all-in-one OMS, IMS, WMS, RMS, TMS, and analytics for a consolidated tech stack. ShipBob’s platform acts as a mini-ERP, being a single source of truth for your orders and inventory.
- Easy, comprehensive onboarding: We’ve onboarded thousands of ecommerce merchants and helped some of the fastest-growing brands scale effortlessly. Our implementation team sets you up for success with everything from configuring your ship options, to syncing your online store.
- Support for growth: ShipBob aims to be the last fulfilment partner you’ll need. Whether you’re shipping 1,000 orders per month or 200,000, we have you covered. With a large fulfilment network to scale into, new channels to expand into, and additional capabilities to tap into, you won’t outgrow ShipBob.
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How it works
How ShipBob goes from your online store to your customer’s door
1. Connect
Connect your store, import your products, then send us your inventory.
2. Store
We store your inventory in any combination of our fulfilment centers.
3. Ship
As soon as a customer places an order, we ship it from the nearest fulfilment centre.
FAQs about furniture fulfilment
Before choosing a logistics provider, many brands have common questions about how furniture fulfilment works—here are some of the most frequently asked.
How does ShipBob handle the fulfilment of fragile home furnishings?
ShipBob uses optimally-sized boxes and standard protective materials (Geami or kraft paper) to help protect smaller, fragile home goods during shipping. Our distributed fulfilment network allows you to strategically place inventory closer to customers, which reduces transit times and enhances customer experience.
When marked as fragile in the dashboard, our Operations team is alerted to handle the order with extra care.
Can ShipBob help reduce shipping costs for heavy or oversized decor pieces?
Yes, ShipBob’s Inventory Placement Program (IPP) can help reduce your average shipping zone for heavier items to lower costs; for oversized SKUs, validate fit against dimensional limits (under 48 inches in the US) or consider using ShipBob’s WMS if you run your own warehouse.
Does ShipBob support both DTC and B2B order fulfilment for home furnishings brands?
Absolutely. ShipBob, an omnifulfillment provider, enables you to manage DTC, B2B, marketplace, and retail dropshipping orders from a single dashboard, with EDI-compliant fulfilment available in the US. Unifying multichannel fulfilment helps you streamline operations and maintain accurate inventory across all channels through a single source of truth.
How does ShipBob ensure real-time inventory visibility for variant-rich home goods catalogues?
Our technology syncs real-time inventory levels across all your sales channels, providing complete visibility and control over every SKU and variant. Features like reorder notifications and replenishment recommendations help you avoid stockouts and make informed decisions.
What packaging solutions does ShipBob offer for fragile or high-value home furnishings?
ShipBob uses standard protective materials, such as Geami or kraft paper, and optimally-sized boxes for all orders. If you require branded packaging (including branded boxes, mailers, or inserts), you must provide it to ShipBob to be stored as a unique SKU and used for your shipments.
Can ShipBob integrate with my ecommerce platform, like Shopify or WooCommerce?
Yes, ShipBob offers turnkey integrations with all major ecommerce platforms and marketplaces, including Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce, allowing for seamless automation of order processing and inventory management.
How does ShipBob handle returns for large or cumbersome home furnishings?
ShipBob provides a streamlined returns process where you can automatically arrange for returned items to be restocked, quarantined, or disposed of. You also have the option to redirect returns to an external, non-ShipBob location of your choosing. ShipBob integrates with solutions like Loop and AfterShip to make initiating returns and exchanges easier for customers.
Is ShipBob equipped to handle seasonal spikes or promotional surges in order volume?
Yes. ShipBob’s global fulfilment network is scalable and built to handle any surge in demand, including peak season surges and promotional spikes. This flexible capacity ensures you can absorb high order volumes without sacrificing shipping speed or service quality.
Does ShipBob offer international shipping and cross-border fulfilment for home furnishings?
ShipBob’s global fulfilment network supports international shipping and cross-border logistics (including DDP shipping), helping you reach customers worldwide. Please note: ShipBob is not a customs broker and does not handle import restrictions.
How does ShipBob help maintain a premium brand experience for home furnishings customers?
ShipBob’s Customisation Suite allows brands to create unforgettable unboxing experiences. This includes supporting the use of your own custom branded boxes, mailers, and marketing inserts, as well as the option for customers to add personalised gift notes. These options help reflect your brand’s quality and attention to detail during the final delivery.
Shipping costs are variable in nature, based on weight, dimensions, destination, service, and more. Request your custom quote here https://www.shipbob.com/quote/.
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