Overview
CraftedStays offers multiple templates (themes) to customize your website's appearance. You can switch templates at any time.
Available Templates
CraftedStays currently offers these templates:
Template | Best For |
Refined 2.1 | Large portfolios, multiple markets, Collections feature |
Timber 2 | Rustic, cabin-style properties |
Haven | Luxury, high-end properties |
Desert | Southwest, desert properties |
River | Nature, riverside properties |
Sand | Beach, coastal properties |
Trail | Adventure, outdoor properties |
Crafted 2 | General purpose |
Gridline | Modern grid layout |
How to Switch Templates
Log into your CraftedStays dashboard
Go to your Site settings
Click on Template or Manage Template
Browse available templates
Click on a template to preview it
Click "Apply Template" or "Use This Template"
Your site will update to the new template
What Transfers Between Templates
When you switch templates:
Transfers automatically:
All your properties
Property photos and descriptions
Reviews
Site settings (logo, company name, contact info)
Custom domain
Blog posts
May need adjustment:
Color schemes (templates have different defaults)
Menu configuration
Section layout and order
Custom pages
Template-specific features may not transfer:
Collections (only available in Refined 2.1)
Template-specific sections
Template-Specific Features
Refined 2.1 and Haven Exclusive Features
Collections - Group properties by theme (Pet Friendly, Beachfront, etc.)
Properties Collection Slider - Display collections on homepage
Properties Collection Grid - Grid display of collection properties
Advanced footer customization
All Templates Include
Hero section with background image/video
Featured properties section
Reviews section
FAQ section
Blog support
Property search
Menu customization
Previewing Before Switching
Go to Template selection
Click on a template thumbnail
This shows a preview/demo of the template
Review the demo to see if it fits your brand
Only click "Apply" when you're ready to switch
Rolling Back to Previous Template
If you don't like a new template:
Simply switch back to your previous template
Your content is preserved
You may need to re-adjust some settings
Tips for Switching Templates
Take screenshots of your current customizations before switching
Check your menu after switching - it may need reconfiguration
Review colors - you may want to adjust the color scheme
Test on mobile - make sure the new template looks good on phones
Review custom pages - they should transfer but may need layout adjustments
Troubleshooting
Site looks broken after switching
Clear your browser cache
Check that all sections are properly configured
Review the template's default layout
Can't find Collections feature
Collections is only available in Refined 2.1 and Haven template. Switch to Refined 2.1 and Haven to access this feature.
Menu items missing
After switching templates, check your menu configuration:
Go to Site > Manage Template > Menu
Click "Edit Menu Items"
Re-add any missing items
Custom pages not showing
Go to your custom pages
Make sure they're still active
Check that they're added to your menu