CSS Grid Lanes (Masonry Layout) Is Here: A...

Originally published on NextFuture Pinterest-style masonry layouts used to require JavaScript hacks, heavyweight libraries, or Flexbox column tricks that broke reflow. Not anymore. In 2026, CSS Grid Lanes (formerly known as the masonry proposal) is the native browser answer — and Safari 26 just shipped it first. If you've ever built a card grid where items have variable heights and wanted them to pack tightly without gaps, this is the feature you've been waiting for. Let's dig in. What Are CSS G