Grid Gallery Hover Overlay

Code Toolkit
Written By Squarestylist Support

What You'll Create

Grid gallery blocks with title overlays and colored backgrounds that appear on hover. Images dim while titles fade in, creating an engaging interactive portfolio experience.

The Problem It Solves

Default grid galleries show titles below images which takes up space and looks disconnected. This technique creates a sleek overlay effect where titles appear directly on images when hovered, maximizing visual impact.

Perfect For

Portfolio showcases, Team member grids, Service highlights, Product displays, Image-heavy landing pages.

What Makes This Different

CSS pseudo-elements create a colored overlay on hover with adjustable opacity. Titles are absolutely positioned over images with z-index layering. Smooth transitions make the reveal feel polished and professional.

Details

  • Section Type: Classic

  • Code Type: CSS

  • Prerequisites: Gallery block set to Grid layout

  • Toolkit Title: Grid Gallery Block on Hover

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

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