diff --git a/app/globals.css b/app/globals.css
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+/* Zava storefront — global styles */
+
+:root {
+  --color-bg: #fafaf7;
+  --color-surface: #ffffff;
+  --color-surface-alt: #f4f1ea;
+  --color-text: #1a1a1a;
+  --color-text-muted: #5b5b5b;
+  --color-border: #e6e2d8;
+  --color-accent: #c2410c;        /* zava terracotta */
+  --color-accent-hover: #9a330a;
+  --color-accent-soft: #fde8d8;
+  --color-success: #15803d;
+
+  --radius-sm: 6px;
+  --radius-md: 12px;
+  --radius-lg: 20px;
+
+  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
+  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
+  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
+
+  --font-sans: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto,
+    "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
+  --font-display: "Playfair Display", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
+  --font-mono: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;
+
+  --container-max: 1200px;
+}
+
+@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
+  :root {
+    --color-bg: #14130f;
+    --color-surface: #1c1b17;
+    --color-surface-alt: #23211b;
+    --color-text: #f5f2ea;
+    --color-text-muted: #a8a499;
+    --color-border: #2f2c25;
+    --color-accent: #f97316;
+    --color-accent-hover: #fb923c;
+    --color-accent-soft: #3a1d0a;
+    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
+    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
+    --shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
+  }
+}
+
+*,
+*::before,
+*::after {
+  box-sizing: border-box;
+}
+
+html,
+body {
+  margin: 0;
+  padding: 0;
+  background: var(--color-bg);
+  color: var(--color-text);
+  font-family: var(--font-sans);
+  font-size: 16px;
+  line-height: 1.55;
+  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
+  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
+}
+
+a {
+  color: var(--color-accent);
+  text-decoration: none;
+  transition: color 0.15s ease;
+}
+a:hover {
+  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
+}
+
+img {
+  max-width: 100%;
+  display: block;
+}
+
+.container {
+  width: 100%;
+  max-width: var(--container-max);
+  margin: 0 auto;
+  padding: 0 24px;
+}
+
+/* ---------- Header ---------- */
+
+.site-header {
+  position: sticky;
+  top: 0;
+  z-index: 50;
+  background: rgba(250, 250, 247, 0.85);
+  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
+  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(14px);
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
+}
+
+@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
+  .site-header {
+    background: rgba(20, 19, 15, 0.85);
+  }
+}
+
+.site-header__inner {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  height: 64px;
+  gap: 24px;
+}
+
+.brand {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 10px;
+  font-family: var(--font-display);
+  font-size: 1.5rem;
+  font-weight: 700;
+  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
+  color: var(--color-text);
+}
+.brand:hover {
+  color: var(--color-text);
+}
+
+.brand__mark {
+  width: 32px;
+  height: 32px;
+  border-radius: 8px;
+  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), #f59e0b);
+  display: grid;
+  place-items: center;
+  color: #fff;
+  font-family: var(--font-sans);
+  font-weight: 800;
+  font-size: 1rem;
+  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
+}
+
+.nav {
+  display: flex;
+  gap: 28px;
+  font-size: 0.95rem;
+}
+.nav a {
+  color: var(--color-text-muted);
+  font-weight: 500;
+}
+.nav a:hover {
+  color: var(--color-text);
+}
+
+.header-actions {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 12px;
+}
+
+.icon-btn {
+  display: inline-grid;
+  place-items: center;
+  width: 40px;
+  height: 40px;
+  border-radius: 999px;
+  background: transparent;
+  border: 1px solid transparent;
+  color: var(--color-text);
+  cursor: pointer;
+  transition: background 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
+}
+.icon-btn:hover {
+  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
+  border-color: var(--color-border);
+}
+
+@media (max-width: 720px) {
+  .nav {
+    display: none;
+  }
+}
+
+/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
+
+.hero {
+  position: relative;
+  padding: 96px 0 80px;
+  overflow: hidden;
+  background:
+    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, var(--color-accent-soft), transparent 55%),
+    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 60%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18), transparent 60%),
+    var(--color-bg);
+}
+
+.hero__inner {
+  display: grid;
+  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
+  gap: 56px;
+  align-items: center;
+}
+
+@media (max-width: 900px) {
+  .hero {
+    padding: 64px 0 56px;
+  }
+  .hero__inner {
+    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
+    gap: 32px;
+  }
+}
+
+.hero__eyebrow {
+  display: inline-flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  gap: 8px;
+  font-size: 0.8rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  text-transform: uppercase;
+  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
+  color: var(--color-accent);
+  background: var(--color-accent-soft);
+  padding: 6px 12px;
+  border-radius: 999px;
+  margin-bottom: 20px;
+}
+
+.hero__title {
+  font-family: var(--font-display);
+  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
+  line-height: 1.05;
+  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
+  margin: 0 0 20px;
+  font-weight: 700;
+}
+
+.hero__title em {
+  font-style: italic;
+  color: var(--color-accent);
+}
+
+.hero__subtitle {
+  font-size: 1.15rem;
+  color: var(--color-text-muted);
+  margin: 0 0 32px;
+  max-width: 56ch;
+}
+
+.hero__cta {
+  display: flex;
+  flex-wrap: wrap;
+  gap: 12px;
+}
+
+.btn {
+  display: inline-flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: center;
+  gap: 8px;
+  padding: 12px 22px;
+  font-size: 0.95rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  border-radius: 999px;
+  border: 1px solid transparent;
+  cursor: pointer;
+  transition: transform 0.1s ease, background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease,
+    border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
+  text-decoration: none;
+}
+.btn:active {
+  transform: translateY(1px);
+}
+
+.btn--primary {
+  background: var(--color-accent);
+  color: #fff;
+  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
+}
+.btn--primary:hover {
+  background: var(--color-accent-hover);
+  color: #fff;
+  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
+}
+
+.btn--ghost {
+  background: transparent;
+  color: var(--color-text);
+  border-color: var(--color-border);
+}
+.btn--ghost:hover {
+  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
+  color: var(--color-text);
+}
+
+.hero__visual {
+  position: relative;
+  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
+  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
+  background:
+    linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, var(--color-accent) 100%);
+  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
+  overflow: hidden;
+}
+.hero__visual::after {
+  content: "";
+  position: absolute;
+  inset: 0;
+  background:
+    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent 50%),
+    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 80%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), transparent 60%);
+}
+.hero__visual-tag {
+  position: absolute;
+  bottom: 24px;
+  left: 24px;
+  right: 24px;
+  z-index: 1;
+  color: #fff;
+  font-family: var(--font-display);
+  font-size: 1.5rem;
+  line-height: 1.2;
+  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
+}
+
+/* ---------- Section ---------- */
+
+.section {
+  padding: 72px 0;
+}
+
+.section__head {
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: end;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  gap: 24px;
+  margin-bottom: 36px;
+  flex-wrap: wrap;
+}
+
+.section__title {
+  font-family: var(--font-display);
+  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
+  font-weight: 700;
+  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
+  margin: 0;
+}
+
+.section__subtitle {
+  color: var(--color-text-muted);
+  margin: 6px 0 0;
+  font-size: 1rem;
+}
+
+.section__link {
+  font-weight: 600;
+  font-size: 0.95rem;
+}
+
+/* ---------- Product grid ---------- */
+
+.product-grid {
+  list-style: none;
+  margin: 0;
+  padding: 0;
+  display: grid;
+  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
+  gap: 24px;
+}
+
+.product-card {
+  background: var(--color-surface);
+  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
+  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
+  overflow: hidden;
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease,
+    border-color 0.18s ease;
+}
+.product-card:hover {
+  transform: translateY(-3px);
+  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
+  border-color: transparent;
+}
+
+.product-card__media {
+  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
+  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
+  position: relative;
+  overflow: hidden;
+  display: grid;
+  place-items: center;
+}
+.product-card__media::before {
+  content: "";
+  position: absolute;
+  inset: 0;
+  background:
+    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(194, 65, 12, 0.18), transparent 55%),
+    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 70%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18), transparent 60%);
+}
+.product-card__initial {
+  position: relative;
+  font-family: var(--font-display);
+  font-size: 3rem;
+  font-weight: 700;
+  color: var(--color-accent);
+  opacity: 0.55;
+}
+
+.product-card__body {
+  padding: 18px 20px 20px;
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  gap: 6px;
+  flex: 1;
+}
+
+.product-card__name {
+  margin: 0;
+  font-size: 1.05rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
+  color: var(--color-text);
+}
+
+.product-card__desc {
+  margin: 0;
+  color: var(--color-text-muted);
+  font-size: 0.9rem;
+  display: -webkit-box;
+  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
+  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
+  overflow: hidden;
+}
+
+.product-card__footer {
+  margin-top: auto;
+  padding-top: 14px;
+  display: flex;
+  align-items: center;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  gap: 12px;
+}
+
+.product-card__price {
+  font-family: var(--font-mono);
+  font-size: 1rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  color: var(--color-text);
+}
+
+.product-card__add {
+  font-size: 0.85rem;
+  font-weight: 600;
+  color: var(--color-accent);
+  background: transparent;
+  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
+  padding: 8px 14px;
+  border-radius: 999px;
+  cursor: pointer;
+  transition: background 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
+}
+.product-card__add:hover {
+  background: var(--color-accent);
+  color: #fff;
+  border-color: var(--color-accent);
+}
+
+/* ---------- Empty state ---------- */
+
+.empty-state {
+  text-align: center;
+  padding: 64px 24px;
+  background: var(--color-surface);
+  border: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
+  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
+  color: var(--color-text-muted);
+}
+
+/* ---------- Feature strip ---------- */
+
+.features {
+  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
+  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
+  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
+}
+.features__grid {
+  display: grid;
+  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
+  gap: 24px;
+  padding: 36px 0;
+}
+.feature {
+  display: flex;
+  gap: 14px;
+  align-items: flex-start;
+}
+.feature__icon {
+  flex: 0 0 auto;
+  width: 36px;
+  height: 36px;
+  display: grid;
+  place-items: center;
+  background: var(--color-surface);
+  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
+  border-radius: 10px;
+  color: var(--color-accent);
+  font-size: 1.1rem;
+}
+.feature__title {
+  font-weight: 600;
+  font-size: 0.95rem;
+  margin: 0 0 2px;
+}
+.feature__desc {
+  font-size: 0.85rem;
+  color: var(--color-text-muted);
+  margin: 0;
+}
+
+/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
+
+.site-footer {
+  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
+  background: var(--color-surface);
+  padding: 48px 0 32px;
+  margin-top: 48px;
+}
+
+.site-footer__inner {
+  display: grid;
+  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
+  gap: 32px;
+  margin-bottom: 32px;
+}
+@media (max-width: 800px) {
+  .site-footer__inner {
+    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
+  }
+}
+
+.site-footer h4 {
+  font-size: 0.85rem;
+  text-transform: uppercase;
+  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
+  color: var(--color-text-muted);
+  margin: 0 0 12px;
+}
+.site-footer ul {
+  list-style: none;
+  padding: 0;
+  margin: 0;
+  display: flex;
+  flex-direction: column;
+  gap: 8px;
+}
+.site-footer a {
+  color: var(--color-text);
+}
+.site-footer a:hover {
+  color: var(--color-accent);
+}
+
+.site-footer__tagline {
+  color: var(--color-text-muted);
+  margin: 8px 0 0;
+  font-size: 0.9rem;
+  max-width: 32ch;
+}
+
+.site-footer__bottom {
+  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
+  padding-top: 20px;
+  display: flex;
+  justify-content: space-between;
+  gap: 16px;
+  flex-wrap: wrap;
+  font-size: 0.85rem;
+  color: var(--color-text-muted);
+}
diff --git a/app/layout.tsx b/app/layout.tsx
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index 0000000..8d11b68
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/layout.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,109 @@
+import "./globals.css";
+import type { ReactNode } from "react";
+
+export const metadata = {
+  title: "Zava — Crafted goods for everyday rituals",
+  description:
+    "Zava is a curated storefront for thoughtfully designed home goods, apparel, and accessories.",
+};
+
+export default function RootLayout({ children }: { children: ReactNode }) {
+  return (
+    <html lang="en">
+      <body>
+        <header className="site-header">
+          <div className="container site-header__inner">
+            <a href="/" className="brand" aria-label="Zava home">
+              <span className="brand__mark" aria-hidden="true">Z</span>
+              <span>Zava</span>
+            </a>
+            <nav className="nav" aria-label="Primary">
+              <a href="/">Shop</a>
+              <a href="/">New arrivals</a>
+              <a href="/">Collections</a>
+              <a href="/">Journal</a>
+              <a href="/">About</a>
+            </nav>
+            <div className="header-actions">
+              <button className="icon-btn" type="button" aria-label="Search">
+                <svg width="18" height="18" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"
+                  stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" strokeLinecap="round"
+                  strokeLinejoin="round" aria-hidden="true">
+                  <circle cx="11" cy="11" r="7" />
+                  <path d="m20 20-3.5-3.5" />
+                </svg>
+              </button>
+              <button className="icon-btn" type="button" aria-label="Account">
+                <svg width="18" height="18" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"
+                  stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" strokeLinecap="round"
+                  strokeLinejoin="round" aria-hidden="true">
+                  <circle cx="12" cy="8" r="4" />
+                  <path d="M4 21a8 8 0 0 1 16 0" />
+                </svg>
+              </button>
+              <button className="icon-btn" type="button" aria-label="Cart">
+                <svg width="18" height="18" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"
+                  stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" strokeLinecap="round"
+                  strokeLinejoin="round" aria-hidden="true">
+                  <path d="M5 7h14l-1.5 11a2 2 0 0 1-2 1.7H8.5a2 2 0 0 1-2-1.7L5 7Z" />
+                  <path d="M9 7V5a3 3 0 0 1 6 0v2" />
+                </svg>
+              </button>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </header>
+
+        {children}
+
+        <footer className="site-footer">
+          <div className="container">
+            <div className="site-footer__inner">
+              <div>
+                <a href="/" className="brand" aria-label="Zava home">
+                  <span className="brand__mark" aria-hidden="true">Z</span>
+                  <span>Zava</span>
+                </a>
+                <p className="site-footer__tagline">
+                  Thoughtfully designed goods for the rituals that make a house
+                  a home.
+                </p>
+              </div>
+              <div>
+                <h4>Shop</h4>
+                <ul>
+                  <li><a href="/">New arrivals</a></li>
+                  <li><a href="/">Best sellers</a></li>
+                  <li><a href="/">Collections</a></li>
+                  <li><a href="/">Gift cards</a></li>
+                </ul>
+              </div>
+              <div>
+                <h4>Company</h4>
+                <ul>
+                  <li><a href="/">About</a></li>
+                  <li><a href="/">Journal</a></li>
+                  <li><a href="/">Sustainability</a></li>
+                  <li><a href="/">Careers</a></li>
+                </ul>
+              </div>
+              <div>
+                <h4>Help</h4>
+                <ul>
+                  <li><a href="/">Shipping &amp; returns</a></li>
+                  <li><a href="/">Contact</a></li>
+                  <li><a href="/">FAQ</a></li>
+                </ul>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+            <div className="site-footer__bottom">
+              <span>© {new Date().getFullYear()} Zava. All rights reserved.</span>
+              <span>
+                <a href="/">Privacy</a> · <a href="/">Terms</a>
+              </span>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </footer>
+      </body>
+    </html>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/app/page.tsx b/app/page.tsx
index 2ba07c4..d132e04 100644
--- a/app/page.tsx
+++ b/app/page.tsx
@@ -1,19 +1,126 @@
 import { db } from "@/lib/db";
 
 export default async function HomePage() {
-  const products = await db.listProducts({ limit: 12 });
+  let products: Awaited<ReturnType<typeof db.listProducts>> = [];
+  let dbError = false;
+  try {
+    products = await db.listProducts({ limit: 12 });
+  } catch {
+    dbError = true;
+  }
+
   return (
-    <main className="container mx-auto p-8">
-      <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-6">Zava — Featured products</h1>
-      <ul className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-4">
-        {products.map((p) => (
-          <li key={p.id} className="border rounded p-4">
-            <h2 className="font-semibold">{p.name}</h2>
-            <p className="text-sm text-gray-600">{p.description}</p>
-            <p className="mt-2 font-mono">${(p.priceCents / 100).toFixed(2)}</p>
-          </li>
-        ))}
-      </ul>
+    <main>
+      <section className="hero">
+        <div className="container hero__inner">
+          <div>
+            <span className="hero__eyebrow">New season · Spring 2026</span>
+            <h1 className="hero__title">
+              Crafted goods for <em>everyday</em> rituals.
+            </h1>
+            <p className="hero__subtitle">
+              Discover small-batch homeware, apparel, and accessories made by
+              independent makers — designed to be used, loved, and passed on.
+            </p>
+            <div className="hero__cta">
+              <a href="#featured" className="btn btn--primary">
+                Shop the collection
+                <svg width="16" height="16" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"
+                  stroke="currentColor" strokeWidth="2" strokeLinecap="round"
+                  strokeLinejoin="round" aria-hidden="true">
+                  <path d="M5 12h14" />
+                  <path d="m13 5 7 7-7 7" />
+                </svg>
+              </a>
+              <a href="/" className="btn btn--ghost">Our story</a>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+          <div className="hero__visual" aria-hidden="true">
+            <div className="hero__visual-tag">
+              Made slowly,<br />built to last.
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </section>
+
+      <section className="features" aria-label="Highlights">
+        <div className="container features__grid">
+          <div className="feature">
+            <div className="feature__icon" aria-hidden="true">✦</div>
+            <div>
+              <p className="feature__title">Small-batch</p>
+              <p className="feature__desc">From makers we know by name.</p>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+          <div className="feature">
+            <div className="feature__icon" aria-hidden="true">↺</div>
+            <div>
+              <p className="feature__title">Free 30-day returns</p>
+              <p className="feature__desc">Take your time deciding.</p>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+          <div className="feature">
+            <div className="feature__icon" aria-hidden="true">⚑</div>
+            <div>
+              <p className="feature__title">Carbon-neutral shipping</p>
+              <p className="feature__desc">On every order, everywhere.</p>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+          <div className="feature">
+            <div className="feature__icon" aria-hidden="true">♡</div>
+            <div>
+              <p className="feature__title">Lifetime repairs</p>
+              <p className="feature__desc">We fix what we sell.</p>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </section>
+
+      <section id="featured" className="section">
+        <div className="container">
+          <div className="section__head">
+            <div>
+              <h2 className="section__title">Featured products</h2>
+              <p className="section__subtitle">
+                A handpicked selection from this season's collection.
+              </p>
+            </div>
+            <a href="/" className="section__link">View all →</a>
+          </div>
+
+          {dbError ? (
+            <div className="empty-state">
+              We couldn't load products right now. Please check back shortly.
+            </div>
+          ) : products.length === 0 ? (
+            <div className="empty-state">No products available yet.</div>
+          ) : (
+            <ul className="product-grid">
+              {products.map((p) => (
+                <li key={p.id} className="product-card">
+                  <div className="product-card__media" aria-hidden="true">
+                    <span className="product-card__initial">
+                      {p.name?.charAt(0).toUpperCase() ?? "Z"}
+                    </span>
+                  </div>
+                  <div className="product-card__body">
+                    <h3 className="product-card__name">{p.name}</h3>
+                    <p className="product-card__desc">{p.description}</p>
+                    <div className="product-card__footer">
+                      <span className="product-card__price">
+                        ${(p.priceCents / 100).toFixed(2)}
+                      </span>
+                      <button className="product-card__add" type="button">
+                        Add to cart
+                      </button>
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
+                </li>
+              ))}
+            </ul>
+          )}
+        </div>
+      </section>
     </main>
   );
 }