The CSS coding for a blank background/banner

matthewseanmclachlan · Member · Sep 14, 2013 at 7:56 pm
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Hi,

I’m a graphic designer, I want to know how to do the CSS code for the following…

1. I want to choose a theme that the background can be blank,
so I design background entirely.

2. I want a center column over this background that is somewhat
see through

3. I want a task bar “near the top” to click on for different pages such
as: about, folio, etc.

4. The actual top (banner) I want the option to design as well.

Very simple, very clean, so I can populate the website with my designs

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siobhyb · Member · Sep 16, 2013 at 1:53 pm
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If you’re literate in CSS and want a “blank canvas” so to speak, then the Sandbox theme might be an option for you: http://theme.wordpress.com/themes/sandbox-162/. This theme is very stripped back and designed specifically with “CSS artists” in mind.
designsimply · Member · Sep 17, 2013 at 9:06 pm
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You can actually use any theme as a blank canvas with the Custom Design upgrade by selecting the “Start Fresh” option in the Appearance > Customize > CSS panel.

Everything else on the list can be done with CSS.

Even though you can use any theme as a blank canvas, I would recommend starting out by selecting a theme you like the look of but would like to modify. Then you’ll have a really good base to start with and you can add CSS to make the changes from your list without having to do an entirely new design from scratch — which is doable, but not the best place to start if you’re not an expert with CSS.

Check out the themes at http://theme.wordpress.com/ to see if you can find one that you like.

Check out the Twenty Twelve theme too, it’s simple and nice and you might like it for adding CSS modifications:
http://theme.wordpress.com/themes/twentytwelve/

To learn how CSS editing works at WordPress.com, check out this page:

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