---
title: modern-starter theme
description: How the modern-starter storefront theme works.
canonical_url: https://housingstreet.com/docs/themes/modern-starter
md_url: https://housingstreet.com/docs/themes/modern-starter.md
last_updated: 2026-07-13
status: ga
relatedRoutes: ["/website/themes"]
---

## Goal [#goal]

Understand and customize the **modern-starter** theme.

## Steps [#steps]

1. Install **modern-starter** from Website → Themes (if not installed).
2. Open **Customize** to edit sections and brand tokens.
3. Preview the storefront and publish changes.
4. Use Website → Pages for content that the theme templates render.

## Expected result [#expected-result]

Your storefront uses modern-starter with your branding.

Help: [Install a theme and customize](/help/website/theme-store-and-customize).