Web platformE-commerce & marketplaces
Vivense is a large Turkish online furniture and home decor retailer, similar to Wayfair or Made.com. Sites like this let customers choose a sofa, dining set or lighting from a wide collection without visiting a physical store. Behind the success are strong product photography, style-based room sets, instalment payments and, above all, logistics that deliver and assemble large items without damage. Customers judge content and service quality to trust a product they have not seen.
To build something similar you need a high-visual-quality e-commerce site, a supplier portal where manufacturers and suppliers upload products, made-to-order production or sourcing tracking, delivery and assembly planning for bulky items, and returns and damage processes. Content management for room sets and style content, plus an admin panel that monitors the whole operation, are also part of the project.
How Vivense works: the core user flow
How many apps and dashboards do you need?
Customer website and mobile web
Users browse collections, explore room sets, place orders and track delivery.
Supplier portal
Manufacturers enter product, stock and production lead time information and confirm orders.
Admin and logistics panel
Catalogue, delivery planning, assembly teams, returns and damage processes are managed.
Critical features of a product like Vivense
Style- and room-based discovery
Products are tagged with styles such as modern, rustic or Scandinavian and with room types, so users browse for inspiration.
Room sets and bundles
Matching items such as a sofa set, coffee table and rug are offered as one room set and added to the basket together.
Lead time management
For made-to-order products, the estimated delivery time is calculated from supplier data and displayed.
Bulky delivery and assembly
Delivery is planned by zone, an assembly team is assigned and the customer receives appointment details.
Damage and returns management
Damage reports with photos are collected at delivery; exchanges and returns are handled from the panel.
Fabric and colour variants
Fabric, colour and size options of the same product are managed together with their price differences.
What goes into the first version, what comes later
First version (MVP)
- Variant catalogue, filters and product pages
- Instalment payments and basket
- Supplier portal for product and stock entry
- Delivery booking and order tracking
- Returns and damage reporting
Later releases
- Style quiz and personal recommendations
- AR view in your room
- Mobile app for assembly teams
- Interior designer consultation service
Modules and how the budget is calculated
The budget is calculated with 360 SOFT’s pricing model from the modules below, about 30 screens and the project’s complexity: roughly 126 person-days for the full scope and 98 person-days for the first version. Every module you drop lowers the budget directly.
| Module | Phase |
|---|---|
| Sign-up, login, social login | First version |
| User profile and settings | First version |
| Admin dashboard | First version |
| Roles and permissions | First version |
| Product / content catalogue | First version |
| Cart and checkout | First version |
| Online payments (Stripe / PSP) | First version |
| Advanced search and filters | First version |
| Marketplace integration (Amazon, etc.) | Later release |
| Booking / reservations | First version |
| File, photo, video upload | First version |
| E-invoicing | First version |
| Content management / blog | First version |
| Reporting and analytics | First version |
Hosting, SMS, map APIs, app store accounts and payment-provider fees are separate items. Maintenance and improvements (optional): €450 / month. We send a fixed written price within 24 hours after a free discovery call.
The hard parts
Long supply chain
Delays in made-to-order production hurt customer satisfaction; supplier tracking and proactive updates are needed.
Visual and colour accuracy
The colour on screen can differ from the real fabric; standardised photography and accurate descriptions reduce returns.
Damaged deliveries
Large and fragile items carry a high risk of damage; packaging standards and a fast resolution process are essential.
Business model
The model can be built on selling own stock or as a marketplace taking commission from suppliers; often both are used together. Delivery and assembly services can be charged separately. Selling promotion and campaign placements to suppliers, along with made-to-measure and custom fabric options, creates a high-margin additional revenue stream.
Get a free quote for your project
Let us scope it together and send a fixed written quote within 24 hours. NDA on request; you own the source code.
Choosing a company to build an app like Vivense
Most people searching “website like vivense” are really looking for a reliable app development company. When comparing quotes, check four things:
- Can you try similar products they have shipped, in the stores or live?
- Are the source code, design files, servers and store accounts transferred to you by contract?
- Do they show a working demo every two weeks, with written scope and acceptance criteria?
- Are maintenance, scaling and GDPR/security costs written into the quote?
Copyright and trademarks
A business model and features are generally not protected on their own, but the Vivense name, logo, interface design, content and source code are. That is why we build a product with similar functionality but your own brand, design and code. This is not legal advice; we recommend a trademark search before launch.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to build a website like Vivense?
A first version with catalogue, payments, supplier portal and delivery tracking can be ready within a few months. Digitising logistics and assembly operations is deepened in later phases.
Own stock or marketplace model?
Own stock gives more control but requires capital. A marketplace model brings product variety quickly; the software can be designed to support both models.
Are there copyright or trademark issues?
The online furniture retail business model is free to use; names, logos, design, content and code cannot be copied. Product photos must also be your own or licensed. This is not legal advice.
What should I look for in an e-commerce development company?
Look for experience with variant management, supplier portals and logistics integration. For image-heavy sites, also ask how they manage page speed.
Costs of similar apps
Who should build it?
360 Soft is a mobile app development company based in Istanbul, Turkey. Our clients include Memorial Healthcare Group, iddaa.com and the Turkish Presidency of Defence Industries (OSTİM cluster). See the app development cost guide, hire a dedicated development team or IT outsourcing services.
