Western Maine
Down to earth design
WildeWoods Design creates vibrant, functional spaces for everyday life + small businesses in New Hampshire and Maine.
Specializing in residential, hospitality and Airbnb design; WildeWoods Design excels at transforming dated, bland, awkward, and empty spaces -- creatively and thoughtfully -- with a cost-conscious mindset.
We help clients maximize potential, make smart choices, and create timeless spaces full of personality -- designed to withstand real life, renters and trends.
Bringing a practical approach, tons of creativity, floor plan software + power tools -- we love working with clients to take projects from ideas to installations + beyond -- on a budget that makes sense.
A peek at our work
Nice to meet you
I'm Hilary; an interior designer + decorator, renovator, gardener, and Airbnb host living in the Western Maine woods with my husband + our 2 dogs.
I'm a homebody and nature lover whose style gravitates towards rustic warmth, cozy spaces, and plenty of color + texture. I love accent walls, vintage touches, and natural wood. And as a pet owner & Airbnb host -- I tend to err on the side of practical design/decorating choices.
I got my start when I remodeled my first business in 2013 (a coffee shop!) -- and later realized how much more excited I was at the start-up phase (the design of the space, brand & menu design for the business, etc) than I was about running the cafe.
Services
Hands on or hands off; hire me to make the most of your space.
Start with a consult
We'll spend time walking through your space and focus on where you want help. From paint color & flooring selection, to brainstorming creative ideas on maximizing your square footage, to actively making decisions on furniture layouts -- many clients find that an onsite consult is all they need to get pointed in the right direction.
Have it all done for you
For those who don't want to get in the weeds, Hilary can take the reins and get everything done for you. From shopping for + selecting each item, managing orders/deliveries, assembling furniture, hanging wall art + window treatments, mounting shelving, replacing hardware + light fixtures, doing small painting projects, installing accent walls, and even overseeing other contractors -- just give the green-light to have your property transformed for you.
Plan it out
Whether you're starting with a big empty space, looking to open up walls, getting ready to renovate, or want to transform a room with furniture + decor -- I can create create 2D (birds-eye) floor plans, furniture layouts, and custom design schemes (mood boards) to ensure your space will have the right personality and functionality.
Additional help for Airbnbs
As a seasoned Airbnb superhost, Hilary offers consulting + design services to fellow hosts. From setting up your property to delight guests + photograph well, to listing set-up + pricing/booking settings, to ensuring guests will have everything they need during their stay -- I'll make sure your place will stand out from the crowd, maximize revenue year-round, get 5-star reviews, and earn repeat bookings.
new service
Perennial Garden Design
With a focus on easy-going, hardy perennials -- have a beautiful low-maintenance garden planned for you! Whether full-sun or full-shade and no matter your landscape's challenges, Hilary brings a wealth of experience creating gardens in zones 4 & 5 that look great and thrive year-after-year, without any fuss.
Service Area
I live in Hiram, Maine and regularly travel within a couple hours north up to Conway, Bartlett & Gorham NH, Bethel & Newry ME, west to Maine Lakes & Mountains Region, and southeast to the Maine Coast.
Testimonials
Hilary is perceptive and resourceful! She helped guide me through my ongoing house renovations. I appreciated her creative eye and her flexible nature. She was able to bridge the gap of what needed to be done and what was actually feasible for my skill level since I would be doing the actual renovating myself. She was patient and enthusiastic, bringing a new creative energy to a typically overwhelming process."
Briana Feola, DIY Renovator, Artist, + Co-Owner of Brainstorm Co.
Dover, New Hampshire
Hilary, I can’t thank you enough for allowing me and my parents to stay in your beautiful home this weekend. We had such a great time, and I was so impressed by your attention to detail. This was by far the best Airbnb experience I have ever had (and I’ve stayed in many Airbnb’s traveling for both business and pleasure). We plan on booking another trip to your home in the winter months! Thanks again for everything, you and your home are fantastic!
Megan, Airbnb Guest
@ The New Hampshire Getaway
Hilary must have a Master's in Hospitality, because this was definitely the best AirBnb I have been to! From the small attention to detail to the overall aesthetic, Hilary knocked it out of the park on this one! Will be back!
Joshua, Airbnb Guest
@ The New Hampshire Getaway
Hilary was a pleasure to work with, and did a beautiful job giving us a plan to decorate our vacation homes! We are very happy with her service and would not hesitate to recommend her.
Alex, Co-Owner of Bretton Woods Vacations
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
I've said it before but I continue to be amazed at how well my cabin is renting. Someone even mentioned the lovely gardens too! You're awesome at this!
Diane, Airbnb host
Grafton, New Hampshire