diff --git a/embark-ui/src/dark-theme/_layout.scss b/embark-ui/src/dark-theme/_layout.scss
index 3ff9b7dda..35d78aac0 100644
--- a/embark-ui/src/dark-theme/_layout.scss
+++ b/embark-ui/src/dark-theme/_layout.scss
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ app-root {
 
 .app-header {
   flex: 0 0 $navbar-height;
+  position: fixed;
 }
 
 .app-footer {
@@ -28,8 +29,6 @@ app-root {
   display: flex;
   flex-direction: row;
   flex-grow: 1;
-  overflow-x: hidden;
-  margin-top: 0;
 
   .main {
     flex: 1;