How can I implement the multi-image field for a CMS item in Webflow for a custom home-builder website?

TL;DR
  • Add a Multi-Image field to your CMS collection, upload images per item, and save.  
  • On the CMS Template Page, add a Collection List, bind it to the Multi-Image field, and place an Image or Lightbox element inside to display images.  
  • Style the layout with Grid or Flexbox, enable Lightbox with a group name if desired, then test and publish your site.

To implement the multi-image field in Webflow CMS for a custom home-builder website, you need to set up your CMS collection and then properly use the multi-image field in your design layout.

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1. Add a Multi-Image Field to Your CMS Collection

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  • Go to CMS and open your Homes (or relevant) collection.
  • Click Settings (gear icon) next to the collection name.
  • Scroll down and click Add Field, choose Multi-Image, and give it a name like Project Gallery.
  • Click Save Field, then Save Collection Settings.
  • Add images to this field for each item in the collection.

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2. Add a Collection List Inside a Collection Template Page

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  • Open the CMS Template Page (e.g., Home Project Template) for that collection.
  • Drag a Collection List into your layout where you want the image gallery to appear.
  • Click on the Collection List and bind it to the Multi-Image field (e.g., Project Gallery).
  • Webflow will now loop through and display each image stored in that CMS item’s gallery.

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3. Style and Structure the Gallery

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  • Inside the Collection List, drag in an Image element.
  • Bind the Image to Get Image from Multi-Image field (this happens automatically when inside the list).
  • Style the image container, grid, or layout as needed:
  • Use Grid or Flexbox for layout formatting.
  • Add lightbox functionality by replacing the Image element with a Lightbox Link if needed (see next step).

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4. Enable Lightbox (Optional but Recommended for Gallery)

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  • Delete the standard Image element inside the Collection List.
  • Add a Lightbox component under Elements.
  • Inside the Lightbox, drag the Image element and bind it as before.
  • On the Lightbox settings panel, link all Lightboxes on this page by giving them the same Group Name — this allows lightbox navigation.

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5. Test and Publish

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  • Preview the CMS Template Page.
  • Confirm that the gallery pulls the correct images for each item.
  • Publish the site and ensure images display and any lightbox functionality works.

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Summary

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To use the multi-image field in a Webflow CMS collection, add the field in your CMS settings, assign images per item, use a Collection List on the CMS Template Page, and bind it to the gallery. Optional: use Lightbox for a better user experience.

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