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When it comes to crafting stunning websites<\/a>, with quality web design features, you can count on us, here at Pumpkin Web Design Manchester<\/a>. In fact, we work with businesses and clients across Manchester to deliver web design solutions<\/a> that really work. But interestingly enough, a large part of design is all about the negative space. That is, the space without design. So how do we balance the two, to create a website that is both visually appealing, while being incredibly practical? Well, this is our guide to using whitespace in web design.<\/p>\n

So, what exactly is whitespace in web design?<\/h2>\n

Whitespace, or negative space, is simply the space on a website between the elements. It is often perfectly proportioned around the edges of an element, and between an element, to make the text or image stand out. For some design principles, the whitespace can be used to make a point, while for others, the whitespace is removed between certain elements. Either way, the use of, or lack of, whitespace can draw attention to elements.<\/p>\n

Although it is known as whitespace, the space is very rarely actually white. Instead, it is often a coloured background, a textured background, or even an image. As a result, the name whitespace doesn’t refer to literally a white space, but actually an area without content.<\/p>\n

Using whitespace in web design<\/h3>\n

So, how can whitespace be used in web design, and what is it used for? Well, there are a number of reasons. These include:<\/p>\n