If you are trying to create a directory website but are worried to give it the look the way you are portraying in your mind, OneListing Pro is the go-to theme for you. No matter which type of directory website you are going to build, OneListing Pro is designed in a way that can align with any design you can fantasize about. Not to mention, that the theme is completely compatible with page builders like Elementor with some handy widgets.

Demo: https://directorist.com/product/onelisting-pro/