Life - Boxed Portfolio WordPress Theme 1.0.7

Life (by Pixelwars) is a specialized WordPress theme focused on the "boxed" layout—a design style where the website content is contained within a defined frame rather than stretching to the full width of the screen. This creates a focused, curated look that feels like a physical magazine or a high-end coffee table book.

As of early 2026, Life remains a favorite for photographers, artists, and creative professionals who want a sophisticated, "contained" aesthetic for their portfolio.

Core Design: The Boxed Layout

While most modern themes are "fluid" or "full-width," Life uses the Boxed Layout to provide a sense of structure. This allows you to set a custom background (color, pattern, or image) that surrounds your site content, making the portfolio "pop" out from the screen.

Key Features

Diverse Portfolio Formats: Native support for various post types within the portfolio, including:

Lightbox Image/Gallery: For high-res photography.

Lightbox Video: (YouTube, Vimeo, or self-hosted) for cinematographers.

Lightbox Audio: For musicians or podcasters.

Custom Links: To redirect users to external case studies or shop items.

WPBakery Integration: Includes the WPBakery Page Builder ($64 value), allowing you to build complex grid layouts via drag-and-drop.

Featured Area Widgets: Comes with a specialized "Featured Area" that supports post sliders, link boxes, and intro widgets to grab attention as soon as the page loads.

Touch-Optimized Sliders: Built with "Touch Gestures" and mobile-friendly components, ensuring a smooth swiping experience on tablets and smartphones.

WooCommerce 9.x+ Ready: Fully compatible with the latest e-commerce standards, allowing you to sell prints or creative services directly.

Technical Snapshot (2026 Update)

Feature

Specification

Grid System

Flexible Masonry, List, and Classic Grid options

Header Variations

4 Distinct Styles (Centered, Left, Right, Minimal)

Typography

800+ Google Fonts integration

Performance

Clean code with SmoothScroll algorithm for high-end UX

Compatibility

Tested for WordPress 6.8+ and PHP 8.2+

Why Choose Life?

Focus on Content: The boxed design naturally draws the eye toward the center of the screen, which is ideal for portfolios where you want no distractions.

Gallery Collages: Unlike themes that require third-party plugins, Life lets you create beautiful "gallery collages" using the default WordPress gallery system.

Advanced Archives: You can select different layouts specifically for categories, tags, or author pages, giving your site a deep, professional structure.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Sophisticated Style: The "boxed" look is rarer in 2026, making your site stand out from the sea of full-width "templatey" portfolios.

Excellent Documentation: Pixelwars is known for highly detailed guides and active support forums.

SEO Ready: Built with semantic HTML5 to help your images rank better in search results.

Cons:

Fixed Width: If you want a layout that "bleeds" to the very edge of the screen, this is not the theme for you.

Builder Heavy: It relies on WPBakery; if you are a "Gutenberg-only" purist, you may find the backend a bit crowded.

Implementation Tip

When setting up Life, take advantage of the Custom Background. Since the "box" is the centerpiece, choosing a subtle, textured background (like a light paper texture or a dark slate) can drastically change the mood of the portfolio compared to a flat white background.

Would you like me to help you find a specific CSS code to adjust the width of the "box," or show you how to set up the Lightbox Video feature?