Skip to main content

Facet grid

The Facet grid section lets you create a flexible layout of images, videos, and text arranged in rows and columns. It’s ideal for building custom layouts, showcasing a mix of content types, or highlighting multiple features in a clean, structured format.


Settings

SettingDescription
Color schemeSelect a predefined color scheme.
Grid display widthChoose whether the grid stays within the theme's normal padding or extends beyond it for a more immersive layout. Extended allows the image to break out of the usual bounds, while within bounds keeps it aligned with the page content.
Gap spaceChoose between a standard uniform grid spacing or no spacing.
Section spacing & borderSee shared settings > Section spacing & border. Associated settings below.
Section animationsAnimate section when scrolled into view.

Facet grid section settings being shown


Shared settings

These settings are common to several sections and work the same way wherever they appear. Once you learn how they work in one place, you'll recognize them elsewhere.

Spacing and border

The section Spacing & Border settings allow you to control how much vertical space line between your sections. Mix and match to find what works for you. Show a stylistic border between sections to emphasize the break between content.

SettingDescription
Top spacingHow much spacing applies to the top of this section.
Bottom spacingHow much spacing applies to the bottom of this section.
Show bottom borderShow a stylistic border at the bottom of the section spacing
Visual example.

Showing section height settings in action

Block - Grid item

The grid is made up of 12 columns. Choose how you want to display your grid item using 'Item span' settings between desktop and mobile screens. Play around with different configurations to develop unique designs.

SettingDescription
Color schemeSelect a predefined color scheme. This scheme applies directly to the Grid item
Show background gradientShow background gradient. Add a pop of color to really bring attention to your stores visitors. Note that the background is only visible if no media has been selected
Item linkLink the entire grid item to a page in your store.

Facet grid section grid item block settings being shown

Desktop layout

SettingDescription
Item spanControl how many columns based on the 12 column grid the grid item spans on desktop screen sizes. The item span will have direct effects on a grid items neighbouring items.
Item heightChoose between having the block items height be set using a custom height, or the media / content used in the Grid item. Note: The tallest grid item in a row will dictate the height of all items in that row.
Custom heightSet the custom height for your grid item. Only applies if Item height is set to 'Custom height'. Also only applies if this grid item is the tallest in a row.

Facet grid section grid item block desktop settings being shown

Mobile layout

SettingDescription
Item spanControl how many columns based on the 12 column grid the grid item spans on mobile screen sizes. The item span will have direct effects on a grid items neighbouring items.
Item heightChoose between having the block items height be set using a custom height, or the media / content used in the Grid item. Note: The tallest grid item in a row will dictate the height of all items in that row.
Custom heightSet the custom height for your grid item. Only applies if Item height is set to 'Custom height'. Also only applies if this grid item is the tallest in a row.

Facet grid section grid item block mobile settings being shown

Media

SettingDescription
Media fitControls how the media fills its container. Use Cover to crop and fill the space, or Contain to show the entire media without cropping.
Item heightChoose between having the block items height be set using a custom height, or the media / content used in the Grid item. Note: The tallest grid item in a row will dictate the height of all items in that row.
Media overlay opacityAdds a semi-transparent overlay on top of the media using the selected scheme background. Use this to improve text readability.
Desktop imageSelect the default image.
Mobile image *Optional. Upload a different image optimized for smaller screens. If left blank, the desktop image will be used on all devices.
VideoShow a background video as an alternative to an image.

Facet grid section grid item block media settings being shown

Overlay content

Overlay content settings control how text, buttons, and other elements appear on top of media. These settings allow you to adjust positioning, layout, and readability.

SettingDescription
Show content backgroundWhen enabled, displays a background behind text content, using the selected 'Content background color scheme' colors. Helps improve readability over images.
Content background color schemeSelect a predefined color scheme for your content and content background. Only applies if 'Show content background' is enabled.
Show background gradientShow your predefined background gradient associated with the selected 'Content background color scheme'. Only applies if 'Show content background' is enabled..
Content alignmentControls the position of inner content blocks.
Mobile content alignmentAdjusts content positioning specifically for mobile devices.
Content max widthSets the maximum width (in pixels) of the text content area. Useful for limiting line length and improving visual layout.
Visual example.

Overlay content settings in action

Facet grid section grid item block content settings being shown

Blocks - Nested

Blocks are individual content elements that make up parts of a Section layout. Each block controls a specific piece of content, giving you detailed control over how your store looks and functions.

View the Blocks documentation to learn more.