
Template details
Design Blog Template
Free HTML CSS blog template with an artistic header, dark color theme, and simple layout for personal art and design blogs.
About this template
Design Blog Template is a free HTML CSS blog layout from Templatemo that gives artists a dark-themed page with an artistic header for sharing art and design posts.
What is Design Blog Template?
Design Blog Template is a free static website template built with HTML and CSS, designed as a personal blog layout. It takes no dynamic input — you edit the source files directly — and outputs a fully styled blog homepage with a "beautiful header artistic background" and dark color theme. Templatemo, the site that distributes it, lists it as template number 101 and offers it for both commercial and non-commercial use.
Key Features
The template's key features are the items you can see on its listing page: a dark theme, an artistic header, and a plain HTML/CSS build. Here are the specific details:
- Free commercial use — The template is 100% free to download, edit, and use on commercial or non-commercial websites.
- Artistic header background — The design includes a large artistic header image that suits the "my art, my design, my wall" theme.
- Dark color theme — The layout uses a dark palette, which makes images and artwork stand out.
- Simple HTML/CSS stack — Built with plain HTML and CSS, so it runs on any web host without a database or server-side processing.
- Downloadable ZIP — Templatemo provides a ZIP file for download, plus a live preview and a full-size screenshot.
- Usage history — Added on 08 June 2009, the template has earned 93,127 views and 21,496 downloads on Templatemo.
Who is it for?
The template fits three main groups: visual artists, design students, and hobbyist bloggers.
- Visual artists who want a simple personal blog that highlights their artwork with a dark background.
- Web design students looking for a small, readable HTML/CSS project to study or modify.
- Hobbyist bloggers who need a free, no-database blog template they can upload to any static host.
What can you do with Design Blog Template?
You can use the template for three concrete scenarios.
- Artists: publish a personal art blog with a dark theme and artistic header that frames your work.
- Design students: download the ZIP, open the HTML and CSS files, and experiment with colors, typography, and layout.
- Nonprofit or event organizers: adapt the blog layout for a project announcement page without spending on a custom design.
Pricing
The template is offered entirely for free. Templatemo states it is 100% free to download, edit, and use for commercial or non-commercial sites, with no paid tier mentioned.
Alternatives
One alternative free template source is Tooplate, which is linked from this Templatemo page.
- Tooplate — another free HTML template collection.
FAQ
Common questions about the template are answered below.
Is Design Blog Template really free?
Yes, Templatemo states it is 100% free to download for anyone. You may download, edit, and use it for commercial or non-commercial sites without paying.
Can I use Design Blog Template for commercial projects?
Yes, the template's license (as stated on the download page) permits commercial and non-commercial use. Templatemo also asks that you share the template with friends.
What technology does Design Blog Template use?
It is a static HTML/CSS template; there is no PHP, database, or build step. Edit the files directly and upload them to any web server.
How do I download Design Blog Template?
On the Templatemo page, click the Download button to get a ZIP file of the template. A Live View link and a full-size screenshot are also available before downloading.












