How to choose the perfect Shopify theme?

When building a successful Shopify store, one of the most crucial decisions is choosing the right theme. Your theme will shape how your store looks, feels, and functions—making it essential to select one that fits your brand and business needs.

At Krown Themes, we offer a portfolio of six Shopify themes, each designed with different store types and industries in mind. Let’s take a closer look at how to choose the perfect theme for your store from our collection.

LOCAL: Best for Large Inventory Stores with a Classic Feel

LOCAL is our best-selling theme, and for good reason. It’s designed for large inventory stores that need a clean, minimal, and classic design. Its timeless aesthetic appeals to businesses that want an easy-to-navigate site focused on conversions.

With a complex, large header suitable for stores with substantial content, and flexible sections that offer numerous customization options, LOCAL is ideal for businesses looking for a polished, professional storefront. One standout feature is its seamless integration with local pickup options, making it perfect for brick-and-mortar stores that also sell online.

Originally crafted for the food industry, LOCAL has proven successful across various other sectors like health, home, and fashion. If you’re managing a large inventory and want a user-friendly store with classic appeal, this theme is a great fit.

COMBINE: Perfect for Conversion-Focused Stores

If you're looking for a theme that’s both elegant and designed to boost sales, COMBINE might be your ideal choice. This theme has a modern, chic design that works well for large inventory stores across various industries, from home and beauty to apparel and food.

One of its most creative features is the unique parallax slider, which allows for visually stunning promotions and lookbooks. More importantly, COMBINE is built around the idea of "selling more" with sections designed for product bundles, kits, upsells, and cross-sells—all without the need for additional apps. It's quick buy grid makes shopping faster and more convenient, increasing conversion rates. For stores focused on maximizing sales through merchandising techniques, COMBINE is a smart option.

BORDERS: Best for Small to Medium Stores with a Visual Story

For businesses that prioritize visual storytelling, BORDERS is our newest and most trendsetting theme. This avant-garde theme features bold typography, grid-based layouts, and creative parallax effects, perfect for creating a memorable shopping experience.

BORDERS is highly customizable, making it suitable for merchants who want to push the boundaries of typical eCommerce design. It’s an excellent choice for small to medium stores that want to showcase products through an engaging narrative or editorial content. Industries like art, architecture, and creative studios can particularly benefit from BORDERS’s stylish design. However, it may not be the best choice for more traditional or classic stores, given its cutting-edge aesthetic.

HIGHLIGHT: Best for Single-Product Stores or Content-Driven Brands

If you have a store with just one product or a minimal product range but want to make a big impact, HIGHLIGHT is a great fit. Featuring an asymmetrical layout with extensive whitespace, this theme is perfect for stores with rich visual content or strong storytelling.

Designed with simplicity in mind, HIGHLIGHT works particularly well for industries like art, apparel, or any brand with a single hero product. It’s less about product variety and more about showcasing a product's story or background. If your goal is to create a landing-page-like experience or tell a compelling brand story, this theme will help you do just that.

KINGDOM: A Stylish Choice for Mid-Sized Stores

KINGDOM is our first theme, and it remains a popular choice for mid-sized stores that want to stand out with a unique design. The theme features a signature sidebar layout, giving it a distinctive look that appeals to brands wanting to offer a sleek, yet functional browsing experience.

While KINGDOM is versatile enough to work in various industries, it’s best suited for stores that understand and embrace its stylish layout. If your brand identity aligns with a sidebar navigation experience, KINGDOM could be the perfect choice for you.

SPLIT: Engaging and Balanced for Creative Stores

Last but not least, SPLIT offers a beautifully balanced split-screen layout that creates an engaging user experience. This theme is perfect for stores that want to emphasize creativity and visual appeal while maintaining a clean and organized site structure.

The split design draws attention to key sections and products, making it ideal for stores that want to make a bold visual statement while still offering intuitive navigation. SPLIT is a great option for brands that are looking to stand out with a visually engaging experience.

Conclusion: Matching Your Theme with Your Brand’s Needs

At Krown Themes, all of our themes are designed with one goal in mind: conversion and making your store stand out from the crowd. Whether you’re showcasing a large product catalog or telling a unique brand story, each of our themes is equipped with flexible sections that allow for easy customization. They’re optimized for speed, approved by the official Shopify Theme Store review process, and regularly updated for free, ensuring your store always benefits from the latest Shopify features.

No matter which theme you choose—whether it’s the timeless LOCAL, the conversion-focused COMBINE, or the avant-garde BORDERS—you can be confident that your store will be built for performance, distinction, and long-term success.