Original Art for Calm, Grounded Spaces.
Moody, organic abstract paintings created to bring depth, warmth, and quiet beauty into your home.
Welcome to Wild Essence Studio
Rooted in a love for quiet spaces and organic movement, Wild Essence Studio explores the calming intersection of moody palettes, fluid lines, and subtle metallic warmth. Every canvas is hand-painted slowly, allowing natural textures and rich tones to unfold without rush.Whether anchoring a quiet corner or completing a lived-in room, each piece is created to bring a sense of stillness and grounded beauty into your everyday surroundings.
Looking for help curating an entire room around your art? Explore visual interior styling services at Stephanie Hayes Interiors.
The Collection
Original organic abstract paintings on stretched canvas, finished with a protective satin seal.
A Midnight DreamAcrylic & metallic gold on canvas 9" x 12"$40 CAD — AvailableInquire About This Piece
A Love RememberedAcrylic & metallic gold on canvas 9" x 12"Artist's Private Collection — Not for SaleRequest a Custom Piece in This Palette
Bespoke Commissions
With a background in interior styling, I create custom artwork specifically tailored to harmonize with your existing decor, lighting, and architectural style. Whether you need a focal point that anchors a living room or subtle tones that pull a space together, I accept a limited number of commissions designed around your room's exact palette and proportions.
1. Share Your SpaceSend over photos of your room, your wall dimensions, and any existing finishes or fabrics you want the piece to complement.
2. Design & Palette ConceptDrawing on my interior styling eye, I will propose custom color pairings, scale recommendations, and a clear quote before painting begins.
3. Hand-Painted & SealedYour one-of-a-kind piece is painted on stretched canvas, finished with a protective satin seal, and prepared for pickup.
About Stephanie
I am a traditional artist focused on creating moody, organic abstract paintings that bring depth, warmth, and quiet beauty into everyday spaces.Working primarily with acrylics and metallic gold accents on stretched canvas, my approach is rooted in slow, intuitive movement. I layer rich, grounded palettes and fluid textures to capture a sense of stillness—crafting one-of-a-kind pieces meant to turn a simple wall into a peaceful sanctuary.Drawing on my interior styling eye, I consider spatial proportion, natural lighting, and surrounding textures as I paint. This perspective guides how I build color palettes and scale my canvases, whether I am creating an original studio piece or crafting a custom commission designed to harmonize effortlessly with a client's room.Based in the beautiful Kootenay Boundary region, Wild Essence Studio is dedicated to creating soulful, hand-painted artwork for collectors near and far.
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Grand Forks, BC, Canada. All rights reserved.
Full Room Styling & Space Design
$650 Virtual / $950 In-Person
Introductory Price
For a more comprehensive transformation, this package brings together thoughtful space planning, layered lighting, carefully curated furnishings, and cohesive finishes to create a room that feels beautifully considered, functional, and tailored to the way you live or work.From optimizing your layout and improving the flow of your space to coordinating colors, textures, and furnishings, every element is thoughtfully developed to work together.Your custom styling plan provides a clear, personalized roadmap to help you bring your vision to life.
HOW IT WORKS:
1. Book Your ServiceSecure your package below through our online payment system.2. Complete Your Styling QuestionnaireAfter booking, you’ll be directed to your online intake questionnaire to share your goals, preferences, budget, and inspiration.3. Review Your SpaceWe'll take time to get to know your space, understand your priorities, and explore your vision for the room. During this 60-minute consultation, we'll discuss your goals, lifestyle, budget, and any challenges you'd like to address.Virtual: We'll meet via Zoom to walk through your space together, review your photos and measurements, and discuss how the room currently functions and what you'd like to improve.In-person: I'll visit your home to get a better understanding of the space, take measurements, and review your existing furnishings and features. This helps us identify opportunities to make the most of what you already have.4. Styling Development & RevisionsWith your goals and priorities as our guide, I’ll develop a cohesive styling concept tailored to your space, lifestyle, or business goals, and personal aesthetic. This includes thoughtful space planning, 2D layouts, 3D visualizations, ambient lighting suggestions, and carefully curated furnishings and finishes that work together to bring your vision to life.Once you’ve had a chance to review your custom plan, you’ll have one comprehensive round of revisions to share your feedback and refine the details. This collaborative step helps ensure the final styling completely reflects your needs while maintaining a cohesive overall direction.5. Receive Your Final Styling PlanYour completed digital styling plan brings everything together in one clear, organized presentation. It includes your finalized styling direction, space planning, visualizations, curated product selections, and practical guidance to help you understand how the elements work together.Whether you're implementing the plan yourself or taking it step-by-step, your package gives you a clear reference to work from as you transform your space at your own pace.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
• Custom Styling Concept & Mood Board: A cohesive visual direction tailored to your style, with a curated color palette, materials, textures, and finishes.• 2D Space Planning & Furniture Layout: A considered layout with furniture placement, dimensions, and clear pathways to improve functionality and flow.• 3D Room Visualizations: Views of your proposed design to help you understand how the furniture and key elements will work together.• Lighting Selection & Placement: Recommendations for lighting fixtures and placement to support the room’s function and atmosphere.• Furniture & Décor Selections: Curated recommendations for furniture, rugs, artwork, window treatments, and finishing accessories.• Curated Product & Sourcing List: Direct product links with relevant dimensions, colors, and quantities to guide your purchases within your budget. (Note: Clickable retail links are optimized exclusively for clients within Canada; international clients receive a detailed style and specification guide to easily source pieces locally).• Step-by-Step Implementation Guide: Practical direction for bringing the design together in a clear, manageable order.• One Round of Revisions: One comprehensive round of feedback and refinements to help align the final design with your needs.
PRICING & SCOPE:
Pricing applies to standard single rooms (living rooms, bedrooms, offices, dining rooms). For multi-room transformations, please Contact Me for a Custom QuoteFurniture moving, purchasing or procurement on your behalf, or coordination with contractors and trades. Clients are responsible for arranging any required installation or trade services.Additional in-person styling services may be available for an additional fee.
TIMELINE:
Custom project timelines are confirmed immediately following your booking and information review.
Multi-Room Project & Custom Layouts
Looking to transform an open-concept living space or bring a cohesive design to multiple rooms?I offer custom design packages tailored to your project’s scope, from connected living areas to coordinated designs across your main floor. Together, we’ll develop a thoughtful design plan that brings your spaces together while meeting your needs, style, and budget.
Portfolio
PROJECT 01
Old-World Romance Bedroom
A romantic retreat layered with timeless character.Design style: Modern romantic with Old World/Gothic influencesService: Room Refresh & StylingA thoughtfully layered bedroom concept blending rich dusty rose textiles, muted olive tones, and architectural details to create a space that feels intimate, timeless, and quietly dramatic.
PROJECT 02
Basement Sanctuary Retreat
Serene sanctuary designed for quiet retreat.Design style: Organic ModernService: Full Room Styling & Space DesignA considered basement redesign that pairs warm wood tones, natural textures, and warm taupe accents to create a cohesive, inviting living space.
PROJECT 02
Basement Sanctuary Retreat
Serene sanctuary designed for quiet retreat.Design style: Organic modern with warm, natural texturesService: Full Room Styling & Space Design
THE VISION:
The goal was to reimagine a basement living area as a calm, inviting retreat that balances everyday comfort with a considered, cohesive aesthetic.Low-profile furniture, tactile materials, wood tones, layered lighting, and warm taupe establish a grounded atmosphere. The layout seamlessly integrates fixed structural features—including the existing bar and stove areas—into a unified, free-flowing environment.
THE DESIGN APPROACH:
Thoughtful space planning, curated furnishings, and layered lighting work together to create a functional and comfortable living area. The design is supported by a tailored product specification guide, estimated furnishing budget, and step-by-step implementation plan designed to translate the concept into reality.
THE DESIGN DIRECTION:
Existing wood and stone features provide the foundation for the design, complemented by warm wood tones, tactile textiles, and muted olive accents. The result is a grounded, cohesive space that preserves the room's original character while introducing a softer, more refined atmosphere.
SPACE PLANNING:
The proposed layout optimizes traffic flow and establishes clear sightlines, balancing a cozy conversational core with open pathways for daily use.
DESIGN CONCEPT:
3D renderings visualize the interplay of muted olive accents and rich textures, ensuring absolute clarity on spatial proportions and material selections prior to procurement.
FROM EXISTING SPACE TO PROPOSED DESIGN:
The design reimagines the existing basement through considered furnishings, a refined layout, and complementary materials rather than a major renovation. By building on the features already present, the concept demonstrates how intentional design choices can bring greater comfort, cohesion, and functionality to a space.
PROJECT 01
Old-World Romance Bedroom
A romantic retreat layered with timeless character.Design style: Modern romantic with Old World/Gothic influencesService: Room Refresh & StylingA thoughtfully layered bedroom concept blending rich dusty rose textiles, muted olive tones, and architectural details to create a space that feels intimate, timeless, and quietly dramatic.
THE VISION:
Reimagine an ordinary bedroom as a deeply personal retreat that feels romantic, atmospheric, and timeless. Old World Romance blends the elegance of traditional interiors with the comfort of modern living, using rich dusty rose, muted olive green, warm neutrals, and Gothic-inspired details to create a space with depth and character.Rather than relying on structural changes or a total furniture overhaul, the design explores how thoughtful color choices, layered textures, and curated styling can transform the atmosphere of an existing room. By working with the footprint and foundational pieces already in place, the result is a bedroom that feels intimate, sophisticated, and quietly dramatic.
THE DESIGN APPROACH:
The design began with a desire to balance romantic, Old World character with modern comfort, using the client's existing bedroom suite as the layout's anchor. A dusty rose and muted olive palette establishes depth, while warm ivory tones prevent the darker furniture accents from overwhelming the space. Gothic-inspired arches introduce architectural interest, complemented by tactile textiles and carefully selected new furnishings to create a cohesive, timeless aesthetic.
THE DESIGN DIRECTION:
The creative foundation of this refresh relied on seamlessly integrating the client's existing bed frame, nightstands, and dresser into the new aesthetic. To complement their established visual weight and wood undertones, a dramatic backdrop of deep olive tones and architectural moulding was introduced. This pairing instantly reframed the original furniture, shifting the pieces from ordinary to looking completely custom and integral to the room's old-world, gothic-inspired narrative.
SPACE PLANNING:
The proposed floor plan optimizes the placement of the existing bed frame and dresser to maximize clear circulation, creating a comfortable, functional layout that honors the room's proportions.
DESIGN CONCEPT:
The 3D visualizations illustrate how the rich textiles and new architectural details wrap around the preserved furniture pieces, bringing the romantic bedroom design to life prior to styling.
A REFRESH WITH A DIFFERENCE:
A room refresh can go far beyond subtle updates. Through bold colour choices, contrasting textures, distinctive furnishings, and thoughtful styling, an existing space can take on an entirely new personality without requiring a major renovation. Old World Romance demonstrates how intentional design decisions can transform the mood and character of a bedroom, turning a familiar space into a dramatic, deeply personal retreat.
