Kewi – Architecture & Interior Agency WordPress Theme

Introduction

Welcome to the Kewi - Architecture & Interior Agency WordPress Theme tutorial! Kewi is a modern and sleek WordPress theme designed specifically for architecture and interior design agencies, contractors, and professionals. With its clean and minimalist design, Kewi provides a perfect platform to showcase your projects, services, and expertise to potential clients.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of setting up and customizing the Kewi theme to create a professional-looking website for your architecture or interior design agency. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a fully functional website that effectively showcases your work and attracts potential clients.

Table of Contents

1. Installation and Setup
2. Customizing the Header and Navigation
3. Creating a Homepage
4. Setting up Projects and Portfolio
5. Creating a Blog
6. Customizing the Footer and Copyright Information
7. Adding Widgets and Shortcodes
8. Troubleshooting Common Issues

Section 1: Installation and Setup

To install the Kewi theme, follow these steps:

1. Download the Kewi theme from the ThemeForest marketplace or purchase a copy from a reputable seller.
2. Extract the theme files from the downloaded zip folder.
3. Log in to your WordPress dashboard and go to Appearance > Themes.
4. Click the "Add New" button and select the "Upload Theme" option.
5. Select the extracted theme files and click "Install Now".
6. Once the installation is complete, click "Activate" to activate the Kewi theme.

Section 2: Customizing the Header and Navigation

The Kewi theme comes with a clean and minimalist header design. To customize the header, follow these steps:

1. Go to Appearance > Customize > Header.
2. In the Header section, you can customize the logo, background color, and font size.
3. To add a custom logo, click the "Upload Logo" button and select your logo file.
4. To change the background color, click the "Background Color" option and select a color from the color palette.
5. To change the font size, click the "Font Size" option and select a font size from the dropdown menu.

The Kewi theme also comes with a responsive navigation menu that can be customized to fit your needs. To customize the navigation menu, follow these steps:

1. Go to Appearance > Customize > Navigation.
2. In the Navigation section, you can customize the menu items, menu alignment, and menu color.
3. To add a new menu item, click the "Add Menu Item" button and select the page or post you want to link to.
4. To change the menu alignment, click the "Menu Alignment" option and select a alignment option from the dropdown menu.
5. To change the menu color, click the "Menu Color" option and select a color from the color palette.

Section 3: Creating a Homepage

The Kewi theme comes with a default homepage template that can be customized to fit your needs. To create a homepage, follow these steps:

1. Go to Pages > Add New.
2. In the Page Attributes section, select the "Homepage" template.
3. In the content area, you can add text, images, and other media to create a unique homepage design.
4. To add a hero section, click the "Add Section" button and select the "Hero" section.
5. To add a feature section, click the "Add Section" button and select the "Feature" section.

Section 4: Setting up Projects and Portfolio

The Kewi theme comes with a built-in project and portfolio section that can be customized to fit your needs. To set up projects and portfolio, follow these steps:

1. Go to Projects > Add New.
2. In the Project Attributes section, enter the project title, description, and other details.
3. In the content area, you can add images, videos, and other media to showcase your project.
4. To add a project category, click the "Add Category" button and select a category from the dropdown menu.
5. To add a project tag, click the "Add Tag" button and select a tag from the dropdown menu.

Section 5: Creating a Blog

The Kewi theme comes with a built-in blog section that can be customized to fit your needs. To create a blog, follow these steps:

1. Go to Posts > Add New.
2. In the Post Attributes section, enter the post title, description, and other details.
3. In the content area, you can add text, images, and other media to create a unique blog post.
4. To add a category, click the "Add Category" button and select a category from the dropdown menu.
5. To add a tag, click the "Add Tag" button and select a tag from the dropdown menu.

Section 6: Customizing the Footer and Copyright Information

The Kewi theme comes with a customizable footer section that can be customized to fit your needs. To customize the footer, follow these steps:

1. Go to Appearance > Customize > Footer.
2. In the Footer section, you can customize the copyright information, social media links, and other details.
3. To add a copyright notice, click the "Copyright Notice" option and enter your copyright information.
4. To add social media links, click the "Social Media Links" option and enter your social media URLs.
5. To add other details, click the "Other Details" option and enter your other details.

Section 7: Adding Widgets and Shortcodes

The Kewi theme comes with a variety of widgets and shortcodes that can be used to customize your website. To add widgets and shortcodes, follow these steps:

1. Go to Appearance > Widgets.
2. In the Widget section, you can add widgets to your website.
3. To add a shortcode, click the "Add Shortcode" button and select a shortcode from the dropdown menu.

Section 8: Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you encounter any issues while setting up or customizing the Kewi theme, follow these troubleshooting steps:

1. Check the theme documentation for common issues and solutions.
2. Check the WordPress dashboard for any error messages or warnings.
3. Contact the theme author or a WordPress developer for assistance.

By following this tutorial, you should now have a fully functional website that effectively showcases your architecture or interior design agency's work and attracts potential clients. Remember to customize the theme to fit your unique needs and branding, and don't hesitate to reach out if you encounter any issues.