Help with site theme?

[Dinocanid 50]

I've been having trouble designing a nice looking layout for Wild Souls. The current one is okay, but not at all on-par with most similar sites:
 

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Home Page as it appears to guests

I can handle the actual CSS part myself, it's just the overall design I'm having trouble with. It's not eye-catching enough and pretty bland.

Would anyone be willing to help by providing sketches of possible layouts? If needed I could pay for some sketches, but my budget is pretty low ($20 max)

Edited February 16 by Dinocanid
Most recent screenshot added

[Blaire 6]

I could see what I can do in terms of making some mock up sketches. Are you primarily looking at more of the layout than colors?

[Dinocanid 50]

Yeah, I'm mainly looking at more of the layout. For the colors I wanted to keep the dark look, but I'm open to suggestions for that too.
Thanks for offering to help btw!

[Blaire 6]

Just wanted to let you know I'm still working on it. I really am lacking inspiration. ;d

[Dinocanid 50]

That's fine! I'm just really thankful for the help ;-;

[Dinocanid 50]

Just an update that I'm still looking for a layout design! I can also be contacted through Discord (Dinocanid#6171).