Styling Material-UI in your Next.js App
Tags: nextjs, react, webdev, css
Published: 2023-11-06 16:24:23

# TLDR;
This guide provides a starting point for developers looking to style Material-UI components within a Next.js application, offering practical examples and directing readers to further resources within the WebCrumbs community.

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Material-UI offers a robust set of components and styles for React applications. When paired with Next.js, it provides a seamless way to style your app while leveraging server-side rendering for a snappy user experience. Here's how to bring Material-UI's sleek design into your Next.js project.

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## Embrace the Theme

First things first, wrap your app with `ThemeProvider` from Material-UI. This allows you to customize the theme to fit your brand's aesthetic. Think of it as setting the stage for your components to shine.

```
import { ThemeProvider, createTheme } from '@mui/material/styles';

const theme = createTheme({
  // Your theme options go here
});

export default function MyApp({ Component, pageProps }) {
  return (
    <ThemeProvider theme={theme}>
      <Component {...pageProps} />
    </ThemeProvider>
  );
}
```

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## Component-Level Styling

Material-UI's components come with their own styling props like color and variant, but for more granular control, use the sx prop.

```
import Button from '@mui/material/Button';

export default function Home() {
  return <Button sx={{ bgcolor: 'primary.main', '&:hover': { bgcolor: 'primary.dark' } }}>
    Click me
  </Button>;
}
```

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## Global Styles

For global styles, such as body background or default margins, utilize the CssBaseline component from Material-UI at the root of your project.

```
import CssBaseline from '@mui/material/CssBaseline';
// ... other imports

export default function MyApp({ Component, pageProps }) {
  return (
    <ThemeProvider theme={theme}>
      <CssBaseline />
      <Component {...pageProps} />
    </ThemeProvider>
  );
}
```

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## Responsiveness with Material-UI

Material-UI's built-in responsiveness features, like the useMediaQuery hook, allow your styles to adapt to different screen sizes.

```
import useMediaQuery from '@mui/material/useMediaQuery';

export default function ResponsiveComponent() {
  const matches = useMediaQuery(theme.breakpoints.up('sm'));

  return <div style={{ width: matches ? 200 : 100 }}>...</div>;
}
```

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## Customizing Components

Sometimes, you need a component that looks different from the default. Create a new style with makeStyles or styled.

```
import { styled } from '@mui/material/styles';
import Button from '@mui/material/Button';

const MyButton = styled(Button)({
  background: 'linear-gradient(45deg, #FE6B8B 30%, #FF8E53 90%)',
  // ... other styles
});

export default function Home() {
  return <MyButton>Custom Button</MyButton>;
}
```

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## Theming and Overrides

To universally adjust a component, tweak the theme's components section.

```
const theme = createTheme({
  components: {
    MuiButton: {
      styleOverrides: {
        root: {
          borderRadius: '8px', // Round those edges
          // More overrides
        },
      },
    },
    // Other component overrides
  },
});

// ... ThemeProvider and MyApp remain the same
```

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With these techniques, you can ensure your Next.js app not only functions well but also looks the part.

Take a bow for mastering the art of styling Material-UI in Next.js. For more UI tips and community support, check out the resources below.

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