Installing an Elementor template
One of the quickest ways to build a professional-looking website in Elementor is by using pre-made Templates and Design Kits. These give you ready-made layouts and site-wide styling so you don’t have to design everything from scratch.
Step 1: Open the Template Library
- In the Elementor editor, click the Folder icon inside a section or container.
- This opens the Template Library.
Step 2: Browse Templates
Inside the library you’ll find:
- Blocks → single-section designs (like a testimonial block, hero banner, or contact form).
- Pages → full-page layouts you can import (About page, Services page, etc.).
- Design Kits (Site Kits) → complete collections that include multiple page templates plus global styles for fonts and colours. These ensure every page looks consistent.
👉 Tip: If you’re starting a brand-new site, a Design Kit is usually the best choice. If you just need to fill out one page, a standalone Page or Block might be enough.
Step 3: Insert a Template or Kit
- For a Template: Hover over the block or page → click Insert.
- For a Design Kit: Click Import Kit → Elementor will add the fonts, colours, and all pages included.
Once added, you can fully customise the text, images, and layout.
Step 4: Other Sources for Design Kits
While Elementor provides free and Pro kits inside the editor, you can also download third-party kits.
- Envato Elements offers hundreds of Elementor Template Kits, covering industries like business, restaurants, real estate, health, and more.
- You simply import them into Elementor (via the free Envato Elements plugin) and start customising.
👉 This is a great option if you want more variety than what’s in the default Elementor library.
Step 5: Save & Edit
- After inserting, adjust the layout with your own content.
- Use Global Styles from the kit for consistency, or override styles if you want a different look.
- Click Publish when ready.
Why Use Design Kits?
- Consistency → All pages share the same typography and colour scheme.
- Speed → You can launch a professional site in hours, not weeks.
- Flexibility → Edit or swap out blocks/pages as needed.
Quick Recap
- Templates come in three types: Blocks, Pages, and Kits.
- Blocks = single section.
- Pages = full page layouts.
- Design Kits = full website design + global styles.
- Kits are available inside Elementor and from third-party providers like Envato Elements.
Next Tutorial
Now that you know how to use templates and kits, the next step is creating your site’s core pages — About, Services, and Contact.