Because Dreamwidth is a new service, I will admit that it’s very difficult to find layouts that everyone likes or is everyone’s style. It should be noted, however, that the staff is working on porting new layouts onto the site and overtime, this process will be easier.

How to set up a layout on DW
Setting up a layout for Dreamwidth is very, very similar to setting up a layout on LiveJournal—unfortunately there are very few default styles. True to any internet community, many talented designers are already creating layouts DW.

Looking for an override for a DW layout? Check out:
mintyapple and dreamwidthlayouts.


Setting up a LiveJournal layout on DW
In addition to using a layout coded for DW, with the creation of a layout style you can port a LiveJournal layout over to DW.

antagonist breaks it down in this post:
http://antagonist.dreamwidth.org/619.html

The process is very simple; by creating the layout style you can then transfer almost any post from LJ to Dreamwidth. Note: I have already edited the code so you don’t have to make the necessary edits; you can find it here – Flexible Squares · Smooth Sailing.

Just copy and paste these codes into the module and hit “Save & Compile” and you should be able to use any layout you find made for the Flexible Squares and Smooth Sailing style. Having problems? Refer back to the post listed above or leave a comment—I’m always happy to help!

Looking for an LJ layout? I highly recommend mintyapple, thrashmetal, milou_veronica, refutare, and estiloamor.

Hope this helps you all!