Talk Web Design

Although not many web designers realize the importance — and potential uses — of whitespace, this particular page element is actually very important. Whitespace is basically space or distance around elements in the design to help them stand out or separate from the other elements; it is simply the empty spaces in a design. When used correctly, whitespace can enhance the overall look and usability of your site greatly.

Whitespace can be used to improve your site’s readability. Simply use whitespace to arrange elements and contents in a way that will make the site more usable to users. If you feel a certain part of your site is overcrowded, use whitespace to separate different elements and make the area more readable.

Whitespace can also function as important keys to perfect cross-browser layout. Although different browsers handle whitespace differently, there are codes and elements you can use to make your site look perfect when viewed with different browsers with the help of whitespace.

Last but not least, I also use whitespace to tone down web pages. If you want to add elegance to the overall design, use whitespace and tone down your page layout a little. It will make your layout appears with lots of separations and good flow.