Nest

Nest is a free one-page HTML5 website template for interior design studios, distributed by ThemeWagon and built on Bootstrap 3, that provides a landing page with a working PHP contact form and a filterable portfolio gallery.

What is Nest?

Nest is a single-page website template with a large header image and multiple pre-built sections: about, story, services, filterable gallery, team, and a contact segment with a working form. It runs on plain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with Bootstrap 3.3.4 as the CSS framework, jQuery for interactivity, and FontAwesome for icons. The template package includes one PHP file (the contact form handler), three CSS files, one HTML file, demo images, and uncompressed JavaScript files. It was created by Template Wire and is available free from ThemeWagon.

Key Features

• Working Contact Form — A PHP file handles form submissions, so a static page can send messages without a third-party service.
• Filterable Gallery with Isotope — The gallery section lets visitors filter projects by category using the Isotope plugin, with lightbox viewing powered by Nivo Lightbox.
• Sticky Navigation Panel — The header navigation stays fixed while scrolling, with an animated sticky effect.
• On-hover Animation — Interactive hover effects are applied to images and icons throughout the page.
• Fully Responsive Layout — The template is device responsive and cross-browser compatible, tested on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile browsers.
• Team and Story Sections — Dedicated sections to present the studio's story and introduce team members, which are not present in many minimal one-page templates.
• Animated Social Media Icons — FontAwesome social icons with animation appear for communication links.
• Clean and Elegant Design — A minimalist aesthetic designed for interior design portfolios, with a large header image.

Who is it for?

Nest targets interior design studios, design labs, and similar creative facilities that need a quick one-page brochure site. A freelance interior designer could use it to present a portfolio gallery and a contact form. A small design agency could use it to introduce services and team members without custom development. Because it's free and open source, it's also a suitable starting point for students learning Bootstrap 3 theming.

What can you do with Nest?

• Interior design studios: Showcase a filterable portfolio of projects with an integrated lightbox, and collect client inquiries through the working contact form.
• Design labs or creative workshops: Present their story, services, and team on a single scrolling page so visitors get a full overview without navigating multiple pages.
• Web developers and learners: Study and customize a Bootstrap 3 one-page layout, including how a PHP contact form integrates with HTML and jQuery, and replace the demo images with client content.

How does the contact form work?

The form uses the PHP file included in the package, so it requires a server with PHP support rather than purely static hosting. The form collects visitor messages and sends them to the email address configured in the PHP file. The template does not include backend management or database storage; the page does not specify the email delivery method.

Pros and cons

• Free and open source — Use in commercial projects with lifetime free updates, as stated on the download page.
• Single HTML file — Easy to understand and deploy on any host that also runs PHP for the form.
• Older framework — Built on Bootstrap 3.3.4 (first released in 2013), so component classes and typography may look dated compared with Bootstrap 5 templates.
• Requires PHP hosting — The contact form will not function on a purely static site host unless you replace it with a third-party form service.

FAQ

Is Nest free?

Yes, Nest is distributed as a free download by ThemeWagon. The license permits use in commercial projects, and the download page states lifetime free updates. No payment or subscription is required to get the template files.

What tech stack does Nest use?

Nest uses Bootstrap 3.3.4 for layout, jQuery and Isotope for the gallery, Nivo Lightbox for lightbox overlays, and FontAwesome for icons. The contact form is processed by a PHP file. There is no build system or package manager—just plain files you upload to a web server.

Does Nest have a working contact form?

Yes, the template includes a working contact form. It comes with a PHP handler that processes submissions, so you need a server with PHP support to make it functional. Without PHP, the form will not submit.

Can I use Nest in a commercial project?

Yes, ThemeWagon's license for this free template allows commercial use. The download page states "Use in commercial projects" and "Open source." There is no attribution requirement mentioned on the page.

What browsers does Nest support?

Nest supports Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile browsers, as listed under the template's compatibility details. This compatibility is achieved through Bootstrap 3's browser support.