How to Choose and Customize Your Perfect Squarespace Template - A Complete Guide

How to Choose and Customize Your Perfect Squarespace Template - A Complete Guide

By Michael Turner

March 19, 2025 at 07:49 PM

Squarespace templates offer diverse starting points to showcase your brand effectively. All templates include the same customization options for fonts, colors, and styling, regardless of your initial choice.

Screenshot of the Bailard website

Screenshot of the Bailard website

To select the perfect template:

  1. Browse the template store and preview demo sites
  2. Explore Squarespace Collections featuring collaborations with artists like Björk, Jeff Koons, and Rick Rubin
  3. Focus on layouts rather than demo content
  4. Choose from different color presets during selection
  5. Consider templates that closely match your desired final look

Customization Options:

  • Add new pages with predefined layouts
  • Modify global styles including colors and fonts
  • Create custom sections with unique backgrounds
  • Override site-level styles for individual sections
  • Design custom layouts for blogs using Summary Blocks

Squarespace Design Kit with AI:

Use this tool to quickly create a custom template by selecting:

  • Site title
  • Brand personality
  • Homepage layout
  • Required sections and pages
  • Color palette and fonts
  • AI-generated images
  • AI-generated descriptive text (optional)

The Design Kit is ideal for users with a clear vision of their desired website appearance. You can modify any template at any time, ensuring flexibility throughout your design process. Remember that all templates share the same core features and functionality, allowing for complete customization regardless of your starting point.

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