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How to Fix Spacing and Layout Issues on AI-Generated Sites
Inconsistent spacing is a hallmark of AI websites. Learn how to create visual rhythm with proper padding, margins, and alignment.
Spacing is the invisible framework that separates amateur design from professional design. AI-generated websites frequently have inconsistent padding between sections, misaligned elements, and a general lack of visual rhythm that makes the page feel chaotic.
The most common spacing issues in AI sites include sections with wildly different padding values creating an uneven flow, cards and components with inconsistent internal padding, misaligned text blocks and images that do not sit on a common grid, and margins that are either too tight making the layout feel cramped or too loose making it feel disconnected.
Professional designers solve this by establishing a spacing scale, a set of predefined spacing values like 4px, 8px, 16px, 24px, 32px, 48px, and 64px that are used consistently throughout the site. This creates visual rhythm where every element feels intentionally placed.
Polsh AI themes include a complete spacing system that normalizes all padding and margin values across your site. The result is a layout that feels structured, intentional, and professional, even though the underlying HTML was AI-generated.
The Hierarchy score in the Design Score specifically measures layout consistency and visual flow, giving you a clear metric for improvement.
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Why does my AI website feel cramped or chaotic?+
Inconsistent spacing values between sections and components is the most common cause. Establishing a consistent spacing scale (4, 8, 16, 24, 32, 48, 64px) and applying it uniformly fixes this.
What spacing should I use between sections on a landing page?+
Section padding of 64-100px creates a clear visual separation between content areas. Using less than 48px between major sections often makes the layout feel cramped.
How does Polsh AI fix spacing issues?+
Polsh AI themes include a complete spacing system that normalizes all padding and margin values across your site, creating a consistent visual rhythm regardless of what the AI builder generated.