Lifestyle Application Images

Lifestyle application images appear on the website homepage, showcasing your collections in real-world settings. This guide covers uploading, updating, and removing these hero images in SharePoint.

What you'll accomplish: Add, replace, or remove lifestyle images that display on the homepage.

Time required: 5 minutes

What you need:

  • Access to SharePoint (Marketing Assets for 2023 directory)

  • Lifestyle image files (1430 x 730 px, JPG/JPEG or WEBP)

  • Collection name

Where You're Working

SharePoint Directory:

Documents / Website assets / Home page / Lifestyle Application Images

Lifestyle images are organized by collection in this directory. Each collection can have its own folder with multiple lifestyle images.

Image File Requirements

Folder naming:

  • Name the folder after the collection

  • Example: Sorrento, Belluno, Verona

  • Should match your collection name

Image specifications:

  • Dimensions: 1430 px (width) x 730 px (height)

  • File types: JPG/JPEG or WEBP only

  • File names: No restrictions - can be anything you'd like

Note about DPI: DPI applies to printing and is not applicable to digital files.

Add Lifestyle Images

Step 1: Create Collection Folder (If Needed)

Check if a folder exists for your collection. If not, create one.

1. Navigate to Lifestyle Application Images directory

2. Create a new folder (skip if folder already exists)

  • Name it the collection name

  • Example: Sorrento, Belluno, Toscana

Your folder structure:

Lifestyle Application Images directory path showing collection folders (Sorrento highlighted)

Step 2: Prepare Your Image Files

Before uploading, confirm each image meets requirements:

1. Dimensions are correct

  • Width: 1430 px

  • Height: 730 px

2. File type is supported

  • JPG, JPEG, or WEBP

  • No other formats accepted

3. File name is clear (optional but recommended)

  • While file names can be anything, use descriptive names

  • Example: sorrento-dining-room.jpg, sorrento-kitchen.webp

  • Helps identify images

Step 3: Upload Images

1. Select the collection folder

  • Example: Click into Sorrento folder

2. Upload your lifestyle image file(s)

  • Click Upload

  • Select one or more image files

  • Files upload to the collection folder

Multiple images: You can upload multiple lifestyle images for a collection. They can rotate on the homepage or be used in different placements.

What Happens Next

After uploading lifestyle images:

  1. Backend detects the new images as a triggered event

  2. Maps to homepage by collection folder

  3. Syncs to website - images appear on homepage

  4. Images display in homepage hero section

Sync timing: 10-15 minutes typically. Refresh the homepage to see the images.

Homepage showing a lifestyle application image for the VOLTERRA collection

Change Lifestyle Images

If you want to swap out or update lifestyle images:

Step 1: Delete Current Image(s)

1. Navigate to the collection folder

  • Example: Lifestyle Application Images / Sorrento

2. Select the image file(s) to replace

  • Find the images you want to remove

3. Delete the selected file(s)

  • This step is required first

Step 2: Upload New Images

1. Prepare new image files

  • Ensure dimensions: 1430 x 730 px

  • Ensure file type: JPG/JPEG or WEBP

2. Upload to the same collection folder

  • Same process as adding new images

  • Can use same or different file names

3. Wait for sync

  • New images replace old ones on homepage

  • Typically 10-15 minutes

Delete Lifestyle Images

If you want to remove lifestyle images from the homepage:

1. Navigate to the collection folder

  • Example: Lifestyle Application Images / Belluno

2. Select the image file(s)

  • Choose what you want to remove

3. Delete

  • Select and delete

  • Images are removed from homepage

Important Notes

Image Dimensions Are Critical

The homepage is designed for images at exactly 1430 x 730 px.

Incorrect dimensions will cause:

  • Auto-rejection (email notification)

  • Images won't display correctly on the website

  • Distortion or cropping issues

Always resize images to exact dimensions before uploading.

File Names Are Flexible

Unlike other assets, lifestyle image file names have no restrictions.

You can use:

  • Descriptive names: belluno-living-room.jpg

  • Generic names: image1.jpg, image2.jpg

  • Any naming convention that works for you

Recommended: Use descriptive names so you can identify images easily when managing them.

Multiple Images Per Collection

You can upload multiple lifestyle images for a single collection.

Example:

The website can rotate through them or use them in different homepage placements.

Delete Before Re-Upload

When replacing images or fixing incorrect files:

Always:

  1. Delete the current file(s) FIRST

  2. Then upload the new/corrected file(s)

Don't: Try to overwrite or replace in place.

Incorrect Files Must Be Deleted First

If you uploaded an image with wrong dimensions or file type:

  1. You'll receive an auto-rejection email notification

  2. Delete the incorrect file from SharePoint

  3. Fix the issue (resize, convert format)

  4. Re-upload the corrected file

Troubleshooting

Issue: Image not showing on homepage

Solutions:

  • Verify image dimensions are exactly 1430 x 730 px

  • Check file type is JPG/JPEG or WEBP

  • Confirm image is in correct collection folder

  • Wait 10-15 minutes for sync

  • Refresh the homepage

  • Check for auto-rejection email

Issue: Received auto-rejection email

Solutions:

  • Read the email for specific issue

  • Most common: wrong dimensions

  • Delete the rejected image file

  • Resize image to 1430 x 730 px

  • Re-upload the corrected image

Issue: Image looks distorted on homepage

Solutions:

  • Verify dimensions are exactly 1430 x 730 px (not approximate)

  • Check that you didn't stretch or squash the image when resizing

  • Maintain proper aspect ratio when cropping/resizing

  • Re-upload with correct dimensions

Issue: Uploaded new image but old one still showing

Solutions:

  • Verify you deleted the old file first

  • Check that new file uploaded successfully

  • Wait for sync to complete (10-15 minutes)

  • Clear browser cache

  • Refresh homepage

Issue: Want to upload image but don't have collection folder

Solutions:

  • Create a new folder named after your collection

  • Then upload images to that folder

  • Folder name should match collection name for consistency

Common Scenarios

Scenario 1: Adding first lifestyle image for new collection

  1. Navigate to Lifestyle Application Images directory

  2. Create folder: Belluno

  3. Prepare image: 1430 x 730 px, JPG or WEBP

  4. Upload to Belluno folder

  5. Image appears on homepage showcasing Belluno collection

Scenario 2: Adding multiple lifestyle images for one collection

  1. Navigate to collection folder: Sorrento

  2. Prepare multiple images (all 1430 x 730 px)

  3. Upload all images to Sorrento folder

  4. All images sync to homepage

  5. Can rotate or use in different homepage sections

Scenario 3: Updating lifestyle image with new photography

  1. Navigate to collection folder: Verona

  2. Delete old lifestyle image

  3. Upload new lifestyle image (1430 x 730 px)

  4. New image replaces old one on homepage

  5. Fresh look for the collection

Scenario 4: Removing lifestyle images for discontinued collection

  1. Navigate to old collection folder

  2. Delete all lifestyle images inside

  3. Or delete the entire collection folder

  4. Images removed from homepage

Scenario 5: Fixing incorrectly sized image

  1. Realize image is 1400 x 700 px (wrong size)

  2. Receive auto-rejection email

  3. Delete the incorrect image from SharePoint

  4. Resize image in photo editor to exactly 1430 x 730 px

  5. Re-upload corrected image

  6. Image now syncs and appears on homepage

Best Practices

Image preparation:

File organization:

When uploading:

File Organization Example

Well-organized Lifestyle Application Images directory:

Related Guides

Pro tip: When shooting lifestyle application images, plan for the 1430 x 730 px aspect ratio (roughly 2:1). Frame your shots with this in mind so you don't lose important parts of the image when cropping. Use professional photography if possible - homepage hero images are prime real estate for showcasing your collections. And always test how images look on the actual homepage after uploading, not just in the photo editor.

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