Homebase UK: Retail UX Reimagined
+55% Mobile Conversions | -40% Cart Abandonment
Built a faster, intuitive eCommerce journey tailored to DIY shoppers — across mobile, tablet, and desktop.
About Homebase UK: Retail UX Reimagined
Homebase is a leading home improvement and garden retailer in the UK, offering DIY products, furniture, and appliances. With a growing online demand, Homebase needed to ensure its digital store was as efficient as its physical ones.
The challenge
The older platform had complex navigation, lacked real-time inventory feedback, and faced frequent drop-offs in the checkout funnel — especially on mobile. The UX didn’t reflect the modern DIY shopper’s need for speed, ease, and inspiration.
Services Used:
We executed an end-to-end eCommerce UI/UX redesign focused on driving engagement and conversions. The build followed a mobile-first development approach using React and Tailwind CSS, ensuring smooth functionality across devices. A smart search system with predictive filters was introduced to enhance product discovery. We also enabled live stock synchronization and integrated a click-and-collect module to improve the purchase journey. The backend was connected with ERP and fulfillment APIs for seamless operations, while the Shopify Plus-powered one-click checkout simplified the final step for users. Finally, we ensured speed optimisation and thorough QA testing to deliver a fast, stable, and conversion-ready platform.
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Business impact
Increase in Mobile Conversion Rate
Reduction in Cart Abandonment
Faster Product Discovery
Development Solutions by DreamCrafts
Strategic Approach
We conducted UX audits, heatmap studies, and rebuilt the experience around DIY personas. Performance upgrades, intuitive filtering, and live inventory visibility powered a much smoother buying experience.
- eCommerce UI/UX Redesign
- Mobile-First Development (React + Tailwind CSS)
- Smart Search & Predictive Filters
- Live Stock Sync & Click-and-Collect Module
- Backend Integration with ERP & Fulfillments APIs
- One-Click Checkout Experience (Shopify Plus Integration)
- Speed Optimisation & QA Testing