Understanding the Outdoor Beds Category
The Outdoor Beds category (ID 6892) is part of the Furniture taxonomy, specifically nested under Outdoor Furniture. It is the most granular level available for this product type in the Google product taxonomy, meaning there are no subcategories below it.
What Belongs in This Category
This category is intended for large, comfortable outdoor furniture designed for lounging, reclining, or sleeping. Based on products found in the US market, this category includes:
- Teak and wooden lounge beds
- Rattan and wicker daybeds
- Convertible sofa daybeds
- Resort-style king daybeds
- Cushioned patio daybeds
These items are designed primarily for relaxation in outdoor spaces such as patios, decks, or poolside areas. If your item is a piece of furniture primarily intended for a person to lie down or nap outside, it belongs here.
What Does Not Belong Here
Do not use this category for general outdoor seating or dining items that do not serve as a bed. Products like standard patio chairs, dining tables, or sectional sets that are not designed as beds should be categorized under Outdoor Seating, Outdoor Tables, or Outdoor Furniture Sets. Additionally, storage solutions such as cushions boxes or deck bins belong in Outdoor Storage Boxes. If your item is merely a small footrest or stool without bed-like functionality, place it in Outdoor Ottomans.
How to Use This Category in Your Feed
You can map your products using either the numeric ID 6892 or the full path Furniture > Outdoor Furniture > Outdoor Beds. Remember that the attribute is optional but recommended to ensure Google assigns the correct policies; it is independent of your internal product_type labeling.