Sandbox Template (TemplateMo 289) is a free 5-page HTML/CSS website template with a gray sand texture background, a light bulb-decorated menu, and a Piecemaker 3D Flash slider on the homepage.
What is the Sandbox template?
Sandbox Template is a static website layout built with HTML and CSS, created and published by TemplateMo in March 2011. It takes your own text, images, and content and arranges them into a complete 5-page website that you can host on any static web server. The template runs entirely in the browser with no server-side dependencies, and it is made available as a ZIP file download for free. Its design centers on a gray sand texture that covers the page background, a dark gray color scheme, and a 3-column page structure.
Key Features
- Gray sand texture background — The entire page uses a sand-colored texture, giving the design a warm, granular visual feel unlike flat-color templates.
- Light bulb menu decoration — The main navigation menu is decorated with light bulb graphics, a unique decorative touch for the header.
- Piecemaker 3D Flash slider — The homepage integrates the Piecemaker 3D Flash slider so you can present images with 3D transitions and effects.
- 5 included pages — The template ships with five ready-to-use HTML pages, so you get a multi-page site structure out of the box.
- 3-column layout — Tagged as a 3-column template, it provides a three-column content area for displaying information side-by-side.
- Dark gray color scheme — The palette is built around dark gray tones, which pair with the sand texture for a cohesive look.
- Free for commercial use — TemplateMo licenses the template as 100% free for both commercial and non-commercial projects, with no attribution required.
Who is it for?
- Web designers and developers — who want a free, hand-coded HTML/CSS starting point and are comfortable editing static files to swap in their own content.
- Small business owners — who need a simple 5-page site with a homepage slider to showcase products or services without paying for a custom design.
- Artists and creatives — who like the artistic sand texture and light bulb design and want a portfolio-style layout for displaying artwork or photography.
What can you do with the Sandbox template?
- Build a portfolio website: Replace the Flash slider images with your own artwork or photography and fill the five pages with an about, gallery, and contact section to present your work.
- Create a small business site: Use the three-column layout and dark gray design to introduce your business, list services, and provide contact details across the five included pages.
- Learn how static multi-page HTML sites are structured: Study the template files to see how navigation, page sections, and a homepage slider are coded in plain HTML and CSS.
FAQ
Is Sandbox Template free?
Yes, the template is 100% free to download from TemplateMo. You are allowed to download, edit, and use it for both commercial and non-commercial websites without paying any fee.
How many pages does the template include?
Sandbox Template includes 5 pages in total. All are static HTML pages, so you can add your own content directly into the files before uploading them to your web host.
Does the homepage slider use Flash?
Yes, the homepage is integrated with the Piecemaker 3D Flash slider. Because Flash Player is no longer supported by modern browsers, the slider may not display on current devices; you may need to replace it with an HTML5 or JavaScript slider.
Can I modify the template?
Yes, you can edit the template freely. The download is provided as a ZIP file containing the HTML and CSS files, and TemplateMo grants permission for editing and reuse in any project.
