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Can I customize a component without breaking the overall design?

Adapting an element without losing the consistency of your hotel website

Key points:

  • Webflow components are synchronized by default across all pages.
  • It is possible to partially customize a component using "overrides".
  • You can also create a dedicated variant without breaking the global version.

On a hotel website, it's common to want to adapt a global block (like a "Book Now" button or a banner) to a specific page without modifying the entire site. Webflow makes this possible thanks to its component customization tools, which preserve the overall structure and style while allowing for flexibility.

1. Understanding how the components work

A global component is a reusable structure across multiple pages. When it is modified, the changes are reflected everywhere. But thanks to overrides (local modifications), you can:

  • Change the text, links, or certain images.
  • Preserve the layout, styles, and overall structure.

💡 Concrete example: You can change the text of a “Book now” button to “View special offers” on a specific page without altering the overall design of the button elsewhere.

2. Use overrides (local modifications)

To customize a component without breaking the overall design:

  1. Select the component on the page.
  2. Double-click to enter local edit mode.
  3. Only modify the text, link, or image within the component. ✅ The component's design, styles, and structure remain intact. These changes are local to the page and do not affect other instances.

3. Create a variant of the component

If you need to make more extensive adjustments (for example, changing the background color, layout, or visuals):

  1. Select your global component.
  2. Duplicate it from the Components panel.
  3. Rename it (e.g., “Special Offer Banner – Mobile”).
  4. Make your changes without altering the original. 💡 This method is ideal for creating an alternative version of a block (for example, a winter or summer version of the booking banner).

4. Avoid “breaking” the overall link

Do not detach the component (“Unlink from Component”) unless you need to completely modify it. Once detached, it becomes an independent element.

  • Future updates to the global component will no longer apply to it.
  • You will need to manage it manually on this page. 💡 This should only be used for very specific pages (landing page, one-off campaign, etc.).

5. Check consistency across all views

After customization, test your component on all screen sizes:

  • Tablet
  • Mobile landscape
  • Mobile portrait: Ensure the layout remains consistent with the rest of the site.

Best practices for hotel websites

  • Centralize your global components: header, footer, "Book" button.
  • Create themed variations for your seasonal campaigns (e.g., “Summer Offers”, “Romantic Getaway”).
  • Maintain a consistent style (typography, colors, spacing) to avoid altering the visual identity.

Conclusion

Yes, you can customize a Webflow component without disrupting the overall design. Thanks to overrides and variations, you can adapt your content page by page while maintaining a unified visual identity. It's the ideal solution for a professional, modular, and elegant hotel website.