Contemporary Candle and Soap Brand Websites Showcase Digital Design Trends
A curated collection highlights 30 notable candle and soap business websites, demonstrating current e-commerce design approaches for artisan and direct-to-consumer brands. The selection includes independent makers and established names such as Boy Smells and P.F. Candle Co., with platforms like Shopify, Squarespace, and Wix commonly used. Brands featured span various locations and founding years, with Earl of East established in 2014 in London, Evermore London launched in 2016 in East London, and P.F. Candle Co. operating from Los Angeles since 2008. Design elements emphasized include editorial photography, minimalist layouts, sustainable messaging, and lifestyle-oriented aesthetics. Several brands incorporate unique selling points like ceramic vessels, NYC-themed scents, or charitable missions. The overview serves as inspiration for businesses seeking to build or enhance their online presence through visual storytelling and user experience design.
Key facts
- Collection features 30 candle and soap business websites
- Includes brands like Boy Smells, P.F. Candle Co., and Otherland
- Websites built on platforms including Shopify, Squarespace, and Wix
- Brands founded between 1999 and 2018 across multiple locations
- Design focuses on minimalist layouts, editorial photography, and brand storytelling
- Many emphasize sustainability, natural ingredients, and artisan craftsmanship
- Some brands have physical locations or workshop offerings
- Selection intended as inspiration for e-commerce website development
Entities
Institutions
- Shopify
- Squarespace
- Wix
- Sephora
- CURiO Brands
- Raincoast Conservation Foundation
- Veritree
- Inc. 5000
Locations
- London
- East London
- Los Angeles
- New York City
- Brooklyn
- Harlem
- Minneapolis
- North Charleston
- Vancouver Island
- Pacific Northwest