Quasar Layout System: Build Responsive Apps Faster

Quasar ships with a layout engine that removes a lot of repetitive CSS and lets you focus on structure. If you have ever fought with sticky headers, resizing drawers, or mobile breakpoints, this guide will help you use Quasar's layout primitives the way they were intended.

Start With QLayout

QLayout is the root container for headers, drawers, footers, and pages. It manages the viewport and lets those pieces behave consistently across routes.

			<template>
    <QLayout view="hHh lpR fFf">
        <QHeader bordered>Header</QHeader>
        <QDrawer v-model="leftOpen" bordered>Menu</QDrawer>
        <QPageContainer>
            <QPage class="q-pa-lg">Page content</QPage>
        </QPageContainer>
    </QLayout>
</template>

<script setup lang="ts">
const leftOpen = ref(false);
</script>

		

Key takeaways:

• Keep exactly one QLayout per route layout.
• Use the view prop to define the relationship between header, footer, and page.
• Place QHeader and QDrawer as direct children of QLayout.

Structure the Page With QPage + QPageContainer

A common mistake is rendering scrollable content outside of QPageContainer. The fix is simple:

• Wrap pages in QPageContainer.
• Put the actual screen inside QPage.

This ensures you get proper scrolling, correct header offsets, and predictable overflow.

Drawers That Behave

Drawers should feel natural on desktop and mobile. In Quasar that means:

• Use v-model to control open state.
• Set :breakpoint to match your design system.
• Use show-if-above when you want desktop drawers always visible.

A Responsive Layout Recipe

If you want a fast baseline, follow this pattern:

• QHeader with a toolbar
• QDrawer that collapses below 1024px
• QPage content inside QPageContainer

This gives you:

• Sticky header
• Drawer on desktop
• Temporary drawer on mobile

Practical SEO Tip

Responsive layouts help SEO by preventing CLS issues. Use fixed heights for headers and keep your layout structure stable so content does not jump.

Summary

Quasar's layout system is not just a convenience. It is a performance and UX advantage. Build around QLayout, keep your hierarchy clean, and your app will be consistent from mobile to desktop.