Use CSS column-count and break-inside: avoid to create beautiful amorphous grid layouts (masonry layouts) like Pinterest. It can be implemented using only CSS without using JavaScript.

Features

• Implemented using only CSS: Excellent performance with no need for JavaScript calculations.
• Responsive support: The number of columns automatically changes depending on the screen width (3 columns → 2 columns → 1 column).
• Preventing element breakage: break-inside: avoid prevents content from being unnaturally broken between columns.

How to use

Simply apply the class to the HTML parent container and arrange the child elements to create a beautiful masonry layout.

Forest Serenity

A beautiful walk through the foggy woods.

Urban Exploration

Discovering hidden alleys.

Mountain Peaks

Snowy tops against a clear blue sky.

Ocean Waves

Crashing waves on the rocky shore.

Desert Dunes

Endless sand under the scorching sun.

Suspension Bridge

Connecting two sides of the canyon.

<div class="masonry-layout">
  <div class="masonry-item">
    <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1472214103451-9374bd1c798e?w=800&auto=format&fit=crop&q=60" alt="Nature" />
    <div class="item-content">
      <h3>Forest Serenity</h3>
      <p>A beautiful walk through the foggy woods.</p>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="masonry-item">
    <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&auto=format&fit=crop&q=60" alt="City" />
    <div class="item-content">
      <h3>Urban Exploration</h3>
      <p>Discovering hidden alleys.</p>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="masonry-item">
    <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1454496522488-7a8e488e8606?w=600&h=800&auto=format&fit=crop&q=60" alt="Mountains" />
    <div class="item-content">
      <h3>Mountain Peaks</h3>
      <p>Snowy tops against a clear blue sky.</p>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="masonry-item">
    <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1439405326854-014607f694d7?w=800&h=500&auto=format&fit=crop&q=60" alt="Ocean" />
    <div class="item-content">
      <h3>Ocean Waves</h3>
      <p>Crashing waves on the rocky shore.</p>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="masonry-item">
    <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1473580044384-7ba9967e16a0?w=800&auto=format&fit=crop&q=60" alt="Desert" />
    <div class="item-content">
      <h3>Desert Dunes</h3>
      <p>Endless sand under the scorching sun.</p>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="masonry-item">
    <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1513635269975-59663e0ac1ad?w=600&h=700&auto=format&fit=crop&q=60" alt="Bridge" />
    <div class="item-content">
      <h3>Suspension Bridge</h3>
      <p>Connecting two sides of the canyon.</p>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

.masonry-layout {
  /* Specify the number of columns */
  column-count: 3;
  /* Specify the gap between columns */
  column-gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.masonry-item {
  /* Prevent items from being split across columns */
  break-inside: avoid;
  /* Fallback for old browsers */
  page-break-inside: avoid;
  
  display: inline-block;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.masonry-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.masonry-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.item-content {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.item-content h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0 !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #333;
}

.item-content p {
  margin: 0 !important;
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Responsive design */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .masonry-layout {
    column-count: 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .masonry-layout {
    column-count: 1;
  }
}