1. Select representative commissions
Choose three or four completed pieces that reflect the work you want more of: perhaps a dining table, fitted storage, a desk and a seating piece.
How to Make a Bespoke Furniture Portfolio
Start with the work you can document well, not a promise to photograph every piece you have ever made. A clear selection of completed commissions gives prospective clients a useful view of your workshop.
From workshop archive to public portfolio
Start with the work you can document well, not a promise to photograph every piece you have ever made. A clear selection of completed commissions gives prospective clients a useful view of your workshop.
Six steps to a useful portfolio
2. Obtain image permissions
Check whether clients allow room photographs. If not, use approved workshop images or neutral views of the furniture.
3. Build a sequence for each piece
Start with the finished result, then add proportion, material and joinery details. Include a process image only when it adds understanding.
4. Write concise project captions
Explain the original request, dimensions or constraints where appropriate, materials and your own role. Avoid publishing personal client information.
5. Organize projects in Portfolio Store
Upload your selected photographs, group them into meaningful projects within your plan limits, and choose a layout that lets the furniture remain the focus.
6. Review and share the link
Check the portfolio on a phone, verify captions and image order, then share the hosted link with enquiries. A custom domain is optional and requires an eligible paid plan.
Show the work without overstating it
Photographs and short captions can demonstrate the quality of your finished furniture. They do not replace a separate consultation, material sample, specification or quotation for a new commission.
Frequently asked questions
How many projects do I need to begin?
A few strong, complete commissions are enough to launch a useful first portfolio.
Can I start on the free plan?
Yes. The free plan supports a small portfolio with five images and one Home project; larger collections need an eligible paid plan.
Should I include work in progress?
Only if it explains your craft and is clearly identified as unfinished.
How do I handle pieces made for private clients?
Request permission or photograph the piece in a neutral environment, avoiding private details.
Do I need to buy a domain first?
No. Begin with the hosted link; a custom domain is optional on eligible paid plans.
How often should I update the portfolio?
Add a completed commission when it demonstrates a new material, scale or style that prospective clients may want to see.
Share your furniture commissions with confidence
Organize your authorized work into a clear visual portfolio and share a link with prospective clients.
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