How to Add a Showroom Finder Map to a Shopify Furniture Site

Quick Answer

A furniture brand can add a showroom finder map to Shopify by listing its physical showrooms as locations on a searchable map, treating them as appointment or visit-based locations rather than standard walk-in retail stores. SC Store Locator Map lets a furniture brand add showrooms with address, hours, and visit details, then gives shoppers a way to search for the nearest one by postcode or city. This guide covers the full setup, including what makes a showroom finder different from a standard store locator.

Introduction

Furniture is a category where customers often want to see, sit on, or touch a piece before buying, especially for larger or higher priced items. Showrooms exist to serve that need, but many furniture brands leave showroom information buried in a contact page or a single address listed in the site footer, making it harder than it should be for a shopper to plan a visit. That gap becomes more noticeable as a brand opens a second or third location.

This guide is for furniture and home goods brands setting up a showroom finder for the first time on Shopify. It covers gathering showroom details, setting up the app, and treating showrooms as a distinct location type from standard retail stockists, since many showrooms operate differently from a typical walk-in store and often involve a longer, more considered visit.

What Is a Showroom Finder?

A showroom finder is a searchable map showing a furniture brand's physical showroom locations, where customers can view and often sit on pieces before buying. It differs from a standard stockist locator in that showrooms are frequently appointment-based or have specific visit windows, rather than standard retail hours, and a showroom may represent the brand directly rather than a third-party retail partner.

Who Needs a Showroom Finder?

A showroom finder is relevant for businesses such as:

• Furniture brands with physical showrooms in one or more cities
• Home goods brands selling large items customers want to see in person first
• Custom or made-to-order furniture brands offering in-person consultations
• Home brands with a mix of owned showrooms and third-party retail stockists
• Furniture companies expanding showroom locations into new regions

Why a Showroom Finder Matters for Your Business

Adding a showroom finder matters for furniture brands because:

• It helps shoppers plan a visit to see and sit on furniture before making a large purchase
• It reduces uncertainty for customers unsure whether a piece will suit their space
• It clarifies whether a location is appointment-based, avoiding a wasted trip
• It gives shoppers accurate hours and directions instead of a single static address
• It supports the customer journey between browsing a catalog online and visiting in person
• It organizes showroom information clearly as a brand opens additional locations
• It gives shoppers confidence that a significant purchase decision can be made in person if needed

How to Set Up a Showroom Finder on a Shopify Furniture Site

Step 1: Gather Showroom Details

Compile the details for each showroom, including address, hours, and whether visits require an appointment or are open for walk-ins. Note any consultation services offered, since furniture showrooms often provide more than simple browsing, and this detail changes how the location should eventually be presented to a shopper planning a visit.

Step 2: Install and Configure SC Store Locator Map

Install SC Store Locator Map and add each showroom as a location. Brands with several showrooms across different cities can use bulk CSV import to add them efficiently.

Step 3: Tag Showrooms as Appointment or Walk-In

Use search tags to mark whether a showroom requires an appointment or accepts walk-ins, so shoppers know what to expect before planning a trip. This distinction matters more for furniture than for standard retail, given the scale of many showroom visits.

• Tag each showroom as appointment-based, walk-in, or both
• Note any consultation services as a separate tag if relevant
• Keep tags consistent across all showroom locations

Step 4: Add Booking Details Using Custom Fields

For appointment-based showrooms, use custom fields to include a booking link or phone number, giving shoppers a clear next step rather than just an address.

Step 5: Customize the Map and Pin Cards

Choose a map layout and build pin cards showing showroom hours, visit type, and any consultation details, using the real-time preview to check the finished result before publishing.

Step 6: Publish and Test the Showroom Finder

Add the finder to a dedicated showroom page and test searches by postcode and city, confirming that appointment-based showrooms clearly display booking information and walk-in showrooms show accurate hours.

Showroom Finder Examples for Furniture Brands

Industry: Custom sofa and upholstery brand
Problem: Customers wanted to see fabric options in person, but showroom visit requirements were unclear from the website.
Setup: The brand added a showroom finder tagging each location as appointment-based, with a booking link included as a custom field.
Result: Shoppers could confirm appointment requirements before traveling, reducing confusion about how to plan a visit.

Industry: Modern furniture retailer
Problem: The brand opened a second showroom, but the website still only listed the original location's address.
Setup: The team added both showrooms to a searchable map with accurate hours and walk-in availability.
Result: Customers could find and choose between showroom locations based on distance and hours.

Read more case studies for our apps covering how furniture and home goods brands manage showroom locations.

Best Practices

A few practices help a furniture showroom finder work well for shoppers:

• Clearly tag whether each showroom requires an appointment or accepts walk-ins
• Include booking links or phone numbers using custom fields for appointment-based locations
• Keep showroom hours current, especially around holidays or seasonal changes
• Use bulk import when adding several new showroom locations at once
• Make sure the finder works well on mobile, since many shoppers check it while planning a trip

Summary

Adding a showroom finder to a Shopify furniture site means treating showrooms as their own location type, distinct from standard retail stockists, since many require an appointment or offer consultations. Gathering accurate showroom details, tagging visit types, and testing the finder gives shoppers a clear way to plan an in-person visit before a large furniture purchase.

Shopify store locator app gives furniture brands the location tools needed to list, tag, and maintain a showroom finder for shoppers planning a visit.