Dynamic Grid Layout for List Sections

What You'll Create

A CSS Grid layout for Simple List sections with items spanning multiple columns and rows for dynamic, magazine-style arrangements.

The Problem It Solves

Default list layouts are uniform. This technique creates varied, visually interesting grid layouts with spanning elements.

Perfect For

Service showcases, Feature grids, Portfolio highlights, Team sections, Product displays.

What Makes This Different

CSS Grid with nth-child selectors allows specific items to span multiple columns or rows, with absolute positioning for content overlay.

Details

• Section Type: Fluid & Classic

• Code Type: CSS

• Prerequisites: Simple List section

• Toolkit Title: Simple List Section Grids

Learn This Technique

This is one of 150+ code techniques taught inside Standout Squarespace, where you get:

• The complete, copy-paste code

• Video walkthrough explaining how it works

• The principles behind the technique so you can customize it

• Access to our private community for support