The beauty of blogging is that it provides a way to express ourselves. We can do this not just through words, but also through design. The look and feel of a blog can say a lot about the author and the content within.
And thanks to modern CSS layout techniques such as CSS Grid and Flexbox, we have never had more design possibilities. Whether you are interested in something complex or minimalist – there are many ways to complete a particular layout.
With that, we have put together a collection of beautiful blog layouts. They run the gamut of styles and use cases. Some are focused on homepages, while others are laser focused on individual post templates. Enjoy!
Modern Blog Layout with CSS Grid by Aysenur Turk
Perhaps nothing depicts the magic of CSS Grid more than this newspaper – like layout. Imagine the hacks you would have to resort to. That said, the monochromatic color scheme and complex layout stand out. Bonus points for using scrollbars to aid responsiveness.
View Modern Pen Blog Grid with CSS Grid by Aysenur Turk
Flex Blog Entries by Mark Murray
The layout of this blog has a solid balance between images and text. The UI of the card is attractive and makes great use of available space. Her timeless look only adds to the overall intuition.
View the Pen Flex Blog Entries by Mark Murray
grid based blog layout by Rich Lewis
Here’s another example of what CSS Grid can do. A masonry – style clean layout with just a few CSS lines – JavaScript is not required. This is a nice solution for those who want to show some jobs in limited screen real estate.
Check out the Pen grid – based blog layout by Rich Lewis
Responsive Minimal Blog Layout by Arjun Sreekumar
There is something to be said for the sake of simplicity – and this section makes great use of it. It places the square focus on typography and spacing. Who says you need images to build something beautiful?
Check out Minimal Responsive Pen Blog layout with Arjun sreekumar
Cool Blog Layout by Bhavik Joshi
Typography and white space are also important features to include for individual blog posts. In this clip, we get an easy – to – read format – but there’s more. Some sidebars and interesting thumbnails / excerpts break through the narrow column width.
Watch A Cool Pen Blog Layout by Bhavik Joshi
Day 20: Blog Layout with Joseph
Imagery plays a major role in this superb blog layout. Photos are heavily featured and highlight every post in the index. This is complemented by bold headlines and a contrasting color scheme.
Watch Pen Day 20: Blog Layout with Joseph
CSS Grid Blog Layout by Kaustubh Menon
This fragment goes all-in when it comes to color. The combination of bright background colors and beautiful photography creates an immersive experience. Note also the design pattern that reverses the image and text setting for each post.
View CSS Pen Grid Blog Layout by Kaustubh Menon
Responsive Blog Post by Joshua Ward
There are a few nice touches to the layout of this blog post. First, it was written by actor Gary Busey (an adventurous pick in itself). But the real good stuff comes in the form of the overall elegance of the design. The animated quotes in the hero field, the lazy loaded text, and the full-width separate sections give a unique style.
Check out the Responsible Post Pen Blog by Gary Busey by Joshua Ward
Beautifully Made Blogging
Back in the day, blog design had some similarities – but no more. The examples above show that almost any type of appearance is possible. It’s all thanks to advances in CSS, combined with the clever use of JavaScript. Oh, and great content definitely helps too.
We hope these items have inspired you to create something that reflects who you are and the message you want to share. And if you’re looking for even more creative ideas, check out our CodePen collection.
