What is the best way to add a gradient background image to a container that also has margins?

I am currently working on a push menu that shifts the main content container by adding margin-left to it. I am aiming to achieve a background image effect similar to what is seen on .

Here is the progress I have made so far in my codepen:

https://codepen.io/Maynards/pen/qBVLqLL

<div class="secondaryMenu">
  <div class="secondaryMenuItem">
    <div>Secondary Menu 1</div>
  </div>
  <div class="secondaryMenuItem active overlay">
    <div>Secondary Menu 2</div>
  </div>
  <div class="secondaryMenuItem active">
    <div>Secondary Menu 3</div>
  </div>
</div>
<div class="primaryMenu">
  <ul class="primaryMenuItems">
    <li class="primaryMenuItem">
      <div class="primaryMenuItemSelector">
        <div>1</div>
        <div class="primaryMenuItemExtra">Hidden Primary Menu Content</div>
      </div>
    </li>

    ... // More HTML code here

  </ul>
</div>

// Continuing with more HTML and CSS code...

In my current work, I encountered difficulties where the background image was not resizing when the main content container was adjusted. Unfortunately, the image no longer appears in the CodePen preview, indicating a step backwards in the process.

EDIT 1: Additional Context & Image Samples

The desired outcome involves having the background image confined to the container beside the menu (where the <p> text is located). However, as it stands now, the background image seems to be truncated on the left side.

Expanding Menu https://i.stack.imgur.com/3Awcn.png

Collapsed Menu https://i.stack.imgur.com/5WF9l.png

Additionally, I have faced challenges in getting the gradient to display on top of the background image and beneath the content.

EDIT: Final Solution

By implementing the solution provided in the accepted answer, I managed to arrive at this result

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Answer №1

It seems like there are a few pointers for achieving your preferred layout:

  1. The left navigation should resize fluidly, causing the content on the right to also resize accordingly along with any background images;
  2. The content on the right side should have a background image that is always contained within the width of the content container;
  3. The background image in the content section should be fixed, and a gradient overlay should scroll over it.

This example demonstrates how you can create a layout that satisfies all these requirements. Adjust the --menu-width variable to observe the changes. This should help you get started.

:root {
  --menu-width: 240px;
}

.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  width: var(--menu-width);
  background-color: #ff0099;
}

.main {
  position: relative;
  margin-left: var(--menu-width);
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.main-background {
  content: ''; 
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: var(--menu-width);
  background-image: url(https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1477233534935-f5e6fe7c1159?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1740&q=80);
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 100% auto;
}

.main::before,
.main::after {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
  right: 0;
  left: 0;
  content: '';
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2,0,36,0) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 100%);
}

.main::before {
  top: 0;
  height: 100vh;
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2,0,36,0) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,1) 100%);
}

.main::after {
  content: '';
  top: 100vh;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: #000000;
}

.container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  padding-top: 24rem;
  max-width: 960px;
  color: white;
}
<link href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/normalize/8.0.1/normalize.min.css" rel="stylesheet"/>
<div>
  <nav class="nav"></nav>
  <main class="main">
    <div class="main-background"></div>
    <div class="container">
      <h1>This is a title</h1>
      <p><!-- The rest of the content goes here--></p>
    </div>
  </main>
</div>

To avoid the need for an empty <div>, you could apply the background images as a pseudo-element to the <body>. However, using an empty <div> maintains code flow and context. Here's a Codepen link where you can experiment with the code: https://codepen.io/neutraltone/pen/XWzvYbP

Answer №2

I'm uncertain about the specific goal you are aiming for, but in your amazon illustration, you employ this technique:

div.global_background_class{
    position: fixed;
    left: 0; top: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    background-image: url('/path/to/image');
    background-size: cover;
}

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