STOREFRONT STYLE Guide
We have a fantastic range of over 25 storefront templates to choose from. Here is a quick guide.
Four Different Design Series
1. Starter Series
This series comprises three templates:
Slimline:
the default template that you are given when first purchasing a storefront
Compact and sleek, the perfect starter design for a storefront
“You Choose” the colour of the floor and walls
Standard:
this used to be the default, but has now been converted into an option
Larger than the slimline, with added seating area and décor
Sublevel:
Accessed via a small entrance lobby, with a life that transports you down to the underground storefront
“You Choose” the colour of the floor and walls
2. Style Series
These templates are identical to the Standard, but come in a range of different styles:
Boutique: Glitzy and glam
Nighthawk: Dark and moody
Bubblegum: Pink and fluffy
Coastal Shore: Windswept and cool
Prism: Bright and cheery
Terrassa: Mediterranean vibe
Sunrise: Morning coffee!
See below for more details on the contents and features of this series
Boutique
Night Hawk
Coastal Shore
3. Shop Series
This series has been designed to look like "real stores", full of props for an immersive experience:
Games Arcade
Camping shop
Clothes shop
Flower shop
Gift shop
Music shop
Hairdressers
Sports shop
Tech shop
Burger joint
Book shop
Pub
See below for more details on the contents and features of this series
Burger Joint
Flower Shop
Sports Apparel
4. Signature Series
A set of unique storefronts designed for more targeted use:
Galleria:
A stylish mini gallery, with easels and display stands to exhibit your artwork
Social Media:
An edgy room with gaming chairs and Portrait Videos Slots
Vendor:
Perfect for retailers, with extra content slots and Browser Buttons
See below for more details on the contents and features of this series
Social Media
Vendor
Galleria
Decorating Your Storefront
Like all our templates, storefronts have “slots” that you can use to upload your images and videos (subject to subscription level). However, the number and position of the slots are not the same in all storefronts.
Starter and Style Series
Every template in these series has identical slots. Therefore, once you have decorated the room, you can interchange between any templates from these two series and the images will transfer directly.
The slots in the Slimline template are in slightly different locations within the room.
In the Sublevel template, some of the slots from the main room are duplicated in the lobby. What you place in the main room will automatically get duplicated in the lobby.
Shop Series
Again, these all have identical slots so you can interchange between templates from this series. However, the slots (shape, quantity, and position) differ from those in the Starter and Style series. This means that if you switch between templates from other series, your uploaded images may not all be displayed. They won’t be lost, and if you switch back again they will reappear, and you can always access them from your Uploads folder too.
Signature Series
The templates in this series all have unique slot layouts. So when switching between them, or with any other template, you may again temporarily lose some content.
Storefront Sizes
Standard Starter and the whole Style Series
The “Style” series and the Standard template are all the same size.
Slimline Starter
The Slimline is the smallest template, designed to alleviate situations where there is clipping from neighbouring buildings.
Standard Sublevel
The sublevel storefront is the same size as the others, but is set underground. The entrance lobby is a much smaller area. You can jump between the two areas using the elevator door.
Signature Series
The signature series is very slightly smaller than the others.
“You Choose” Storefronts
All templates in the Shop and Signature series, as well as the Slimline and Sublevel, have the “You Choose” tech. This means that you can upload your own designs for the floor, walls, and sometimes other areas too.
For walls and floors, this works best if you select a square image that is fully tileable (when laid like tiles, all edges match seamlessly). For other areas (e.g. dado rails) a plain block colour image is best. We have provided a selection of free tileable images for download in our Free Templates Guide.