What’s the difference between Layflat and Standard Pages?
Why Layflat Albums Stand Out
I think the biggest comment I get on these albums is the quality.
Layflat carry the type of quality that turns a collection of photos into a true keepsake. It’s the combination of durability and design which makes them so meaningful... and why families return to them as their choice for preserving memories.
Standard Pages: A Classic Way to Tell Your Story
Not every story needs a layflat album... sometimes standard pages are the perfect fit.
Standard pages have a more traditional, book like feel compared to layflat albums. They’re lighter to hold, easy to page than photos. If your story includes written memories, family history, letters or longer narratives, standard pages provide the space for text and images to flow with ease.
Layflat vs. Standard Pages: Which Album is Right for You?
When it comes to designing a custom photo album, one of the first choices you’ll make is the type of pages your book will have. Both layflat albums and standard-page photo books are beautiful options... but they serve different purposes depending on the story you want to tell.
Here’s a simple comparison to help you with your decision:
Layflat Albums
Layflat albums are all about impact and presence.
📖 Pages open completely flat, with no center crease.
🖼️ Perfect for large, sweeping images that span across two pages.
💪 Thick, durable pages designed to last through generations of use.
🎨 Plenty of room for collage-style layouts that make a bold statement.
Best for: weddings, milestone celebrations, memorials, vacations, or anytime you want photos to take center stage.
☕ Standard Pages
Standard pages bring a more traditional, book-like feel.
📖 Ideal for projects that combine text and photos together.
📚 Flips easily, like a classic photo book — light and comfortable to hold.
☕ Elegant, timeless design that looks beautiful on a coffee table.
📝 Works especially well for storytelling with journaling, letters, or family history.
Best for: text-heavy projects, memoirs, family history books, recipe collections or albums meant for frequent reading and display.
So, Which Should You Choose?
The truth is there’s no wrong answer. Both options create lasting keepsakes. It simply depends on your vision.
If you want your images to wow with full-spread layouts go with a layflat album.
If you want to weave words and images together in a classic, easy-to-hold book, standard pages are the way to go.
Whichever you choose, the end result will be a meaningful album designed to preserve your memories beautifully. 💛
I’m always here to help you with your decisions. Feel free to chat with me directly.
All my best,
