Create a simple web layout using Photoshop

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Hello my friends. In this tutorial I will show you how easy is to create a dark layout for your business perpose web layout in just a few steps. You can use this layout for any type of web business or personal related with small and simple modifications you can create also a portfolio layout. As usual I will create a new document with the following size: 1000 x 1100 pixels. I will set my foreground color to #333333, and then with Paint Bucket Tool I will fill the background color with this color.

I will select Rectangle Tool, and I will create a shape like in the following image. I will use this image to create the header of the layout.

Web Layout 01 Create a simple web layout using Photoshop
For the white shape I will add the following layer styles

Web Layout 02 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopAfter you add the layer style your layout will look like this one.

Web Layout 03 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopI will create a similar shape under this one , and I will use the layer style as above, but I will un check the Reverse button

Web Layout 04 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopHere is the result

Web Layout 05 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopI will use one more time Rectangle Tool, and I will create another shape.

Web Layout 06 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopFor this shape I will add some layer styles

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Web Layout 08 Create a simple web layout using Photoshop

Web Layout 09 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopPlease click on the following image to see how it looks.

Web Layout 10 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopNow please download the following set of pixel patterns. Please note that this set is available only for VIP members. Load the patterns in Photoshop, and then create a new layer ( press on CTRL+SHIFT+ALT+N ) in the same time. With Rectangular Marquee Tool I will make a selection on the top of the layout.

Web Layout 11 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopI will choose the following pixel pattern, and I will click with my left mouse button inside the selection ( please note that you need to select also the new layer )

Web Layout 12 Create a simple web layout using Photoshop This is my result

Web Layout 13 Create a simple web layout using Photoshop With Eraser Tool I will delete the bottom part of the shape with this thin stripes. I will use a smooth round brush. This is my result.

Web Layout 14 Create a simple web layout using Photoshop I will use one more time Rectangle Tool, to create a shape where I will add later some buttons.

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I will add some layer styles

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Web Layout 17 Create a simple web layout using Photoshop

Web Layout 18 Create a simple web layout using Photoshop

Web Layout 19 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopHere is the result

Web Layout 20 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopIn the middle of the layout I will create a new shape with Round corners. I will use Rounded Rectangle Tool, with a radius corner of 5 or 6 pixels

Web Layout 21 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopYou can see a small line around this shape. this was made with a simple layer style

Web Layout 22 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopI will use Pen Tool to create a shadow under this shape. I will use a dark color to create some shapes.

Web Layout 23 Create a simple web layout using Photoshopplease note that you need to place the layers under the round shape. Then I will select both layers in my layer palette, and I will press on CTRL+E to merge them into a single layer. I will go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur, and I will use a value of 10 in the radius field. the shadow will look like in the following image.

Web Layout 24 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopIn the middle of the round shape I will create two thin lines ( 1 pixel each ) with different colors. I will select both layers and I will merge them ( CTRL+E ). Then with Eraser Tool I will delete the extremities of the lines

Web Layout 25 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopIn the middle of the layout I will create a new shape with Rectangle Tool.

Web Layout 26 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopI will add the following layer styles

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This is my result

Web Layout 29 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopI will duplicate this layer one time, and I will select both layers in my layer palette. If you skip this step you will not be able to create the same effect as mine. After you have two layers in your layer palette, you need to merge them into a single layer. The reason I merged both layers is because I want to delete the bottom part of the shape with Eraser Tool like in the following image. Please use a big smooth brush.

Web Layout 30 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopI will add some text, menu buttons, and also some icons. All this icons are available for download if you are a VIP member. Please click on the following image to see better my result.

Web Layout 31 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopI will create another shape with Rectangle Tool, and I will place it under the text layer.

Web Layout 32 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopI will use the following layer styles

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Web Layout 34 Create a simple web layout using Photoshop

Web Layout 35 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopThis is my result

Web Layout 36 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopMy final step is to create another two thin lines ( 1 pixel each ) and I will place them like in the following screen shot

Web Layout 37 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopThis is my final result.

Web Layout 38 Create a simple web layout using PhotoshopI hope you like this type of layout.

If you want to download this layered PSD

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3 Responses to Create a simple web layout using Photoshop

  1. I like the layout of your blog and I’m going to do the same thing for mine. Do you have any tips? Please PM ME on yahoo @

  2. just be in touch with me & will tell you as much as you want & you will be able to find all kind of tips according t you desires … With Thanks NadeemSMB

  3. samiguel

    How or where can you download the psd? on my browser there is no link.. Great tutorial by the way.

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