In this lesson, you will use everything you learned about the box model to build a real layout.
Instead of small examples, we will create a simple card layout like you see on real websites.
This card uses:
- Width to control size
- Padding to create inner space
- Border to define the box
- Margin to separate it from other elements
- Box-sizing to keep the size fixed
This is how real UI components are built.
Here you are using the box model to control spacing between multiple cards.
This is a common pattern used in:
- Product listings
- Blog layouts
- Dashboard panels
This example shows how box model rules are used in forms.
Without padding, margin, and box-sizing, forms look broken and unprofessional.
Real world use
These layouts are used in:
- E-commerce websites
- Portfolio sites
- News portals
- Admin dashboards
Understanding the box model lets you build all of them confidently.
Practice task
Create your own card with:
- Width: 280px
- Padding: 15px
- Border: 2px solid blue
- Margin: 25px
- Box-sizing: border-box
Add a title and a short paragraph inside it.
Chapter complete
You have now completed the CSS Box Model chapter.