Welcome to Day 7 of the Gutenberg Challenge Series!
In this lesson, we’re moving beyond the basics and diving into an advanced Gutenberg technique – building a Bento-style Grid Layout.
This is an exciting step because you’ll learn how to combine stack, group, and grid blocks to create dynamic, visually stunning sections for your WordPress projects.
Whether you’re working on client websites or your own projects, the Bento grid layout will help you design modern, magazine-like layouts with ease.
What You’ll Learn in This Tutorial
✅ How to structure a 12-column grid in Gutenberg.
✅ The difference between stack, group, and grid blocks.
✅ How to layer elements using cover blocks.
✅ Adding icons, text, and background colors for a Bento grid design.
✅ Tips for padding, margins, borders, and rounded corners to make your grid look polished.
Steps to Create a Bento Grid Layout
1️⃣ Set Up Your Page
- Create a new page in WordPress.
- Add a Group block and set it to full width.
- Add a Grid block inside it and configure it for 12 columns.
2️⃣ Define Column Structure
- Divide your grid into 4-column sections for each item.
- Use groups inside each column for better control.
3️⃣ Add Design Elements
- Use Cover blocks to add background images.
- Insert icons (PNG for simplicity; SVG requires a plugin).
- Add headings and text to describe each grid item.
4️⃣ Style Your Grid
- Add padding (10px top/bottom) and adjust margins.
- Use border radius (10–20px) for smooth corners.
- Add light borders and subtle shadows for a professional look.
5️⃣ Duplicate & Expand
- Once one grid cell is styled, duplicate it to create more cells.
- Adjust images, text, and colors for variety.
Pro Tips
✅ Use SVG icons for sharper visuals (requires an SVG plugin).
✅ Maintain consistent image heights (e.g., 242px) for a cleaner look.
✅ Use the List View in Gutenberg to keep track of your block hierarchy.
Why Bento Grid?
The Bento Grid layout (popularized by apps like Notion and Pinterest) gives a modern, minimalistic look to any site. It’s perfect for:
✅ Portfolio showcases
✅ Services overview sections
✅ Magazine layouts
✅ Landing pages
Resources Mentioned in the Video
✅ Gutenberg Block Editor Guide
✅ Learn More About Grid Block in Gutenberg
✅ Subscribe to Riad Mahmud on YouTube
All Video: 10 days Gutenberg Challange
✅ Day 1: Mastering Gutenberg Group, Row, Stack & Grid Blocks for WordPress Layout
✅ Day 2: How to Create CTA in Gutenberg while exploring Row, Stack, Group & Cover block.
✅Day 3: How Gutenberg Grid works? Learn the Basic of Gutenberg Grid with Stack, Row, Group
✅ Day 4: How to Create a Custom Header & Menu using Gutenberg FSE Blockhttps://youtu.be/jwx9Aacp3so?si=Yli2iQDotqHASNO-
✅Day 5: Gutenberg Loop Builder Explained – Display Blog Posts | Custom posts with Ease
✅Day 6: Gutenberg Loop builder advance design Guide that you should know before using it!
✅Day 7: Gutenberg Bento Grid layout Learn the Advance Gutenberg grid
✅Day 8: Design a Testimonials section in Gutenberg Block
✅Day 9: Design Pricing Table using Gutenberg no additional plugin require
✅Day 10: Discover the POWER of Gutenberg Gradient Style with Grid Layouts
✅Bonus Day 11: Gutenberg Advance Gradient Border Master class
