HOME STYLING & STAGING
We're a socially-conscious interior design company in Minneapolis, MN.
A multi-award-winning interior design & color consulting firm serving Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN.
Let's make your home
your favorite place to be.
It's time to wake up in a home you truly love.
Our collaborative advice and à la carte approach to interior design services
is here to put a plan in your hand and a smile on your face.
"It was great meeting with you Melanie.
It was so refreshing to have such a collaborative experience that feels like the perfect amount of hand-holding and independence."
— Martha
SAY GOODBYE TO SECOND-GUESSING
HOME DECORATING DECISIONS.
SAY HELLO TO CLARITY, STYLE & KNOW-HOW.
If you’re looking for a professional interior designer in Minnesota to help you make confident choices, avoid costly mistakes, and bring your vision to life — you’re in the right place.
Happy Place Interiors offers personalized, advice-based interior design consultations for homeowners who want expert guidance while staying in control of their timeline and budget.
From paint colors and furniture layout to style, flow, and finishing touches, our experienced Minnesota interior designers provide clear, customized direction — so you leave with a professional plan and the confidence to bring it to life.
WHY PEOPLE LIKE OUR ADVICE-BASED
INTERIOR DESIGN APPROACH
"Instead of you making the ultimate decision, I like that it's a collaborative process. I also like that there is a real desire on your part to empower me as the client to understand how to make my own design decisions, instead of making them for me."
"We need fresh ideas and we can figure out details. There are things, like the golden oak cabinets where we would like opinions about options, to either confirm or disprove our ideas."
"I need to have fresh ideas/inspiration, a partnership to confirm ideas, and down to earth/practical approach to decorating that fits with our lifestyle."
I received more from you in our short time together than eight people combined that I’ve paid sufficient money to.
You are an inspiration!
– Tracy
Thank you again for all
your help. I would still be stuck
if it wasn't for you.
–Mary
Thank you, Melanie!
I was a little intimidated to have someone come out, but your openess, enthusiasm and practical tips were awesome.
– Starr
I felt so comfortable sharing my home and its nuances with Melanie, and she knew exactly how to encourage and inspire me.
I will refer to her as my home décor therapist going forward!
– Jean
Thank you so much for your vision! Honestly I am now excited for the first time about this house and can finally see a way forward.
– Imelda
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Melanie Zaelich Featured in Better Homes & Gardens
January 11, 2026
Melanie Zaelich was featured in Better Homes & Gardens as an expert source in their article covering the Color Drenching trend—a bold, cozy design approach that paints the walls, trim, and ceiling all in one cohesive hue.
In the feature, Melanie shares how, why and when color drenching works so well.
Melanie Zaelich Featured in Consumer Reports
Melanie Zaelich, founder of Happy Place Interiors, was featured in Consumer Reports as a trusted interior design expert.
Known for blending style with everyday function, Melanie helps Minnesota homeowners design spaces that feel welcoming, personal, and easy to live in, from major renovations to the smallest finishing details.
"I'm honored to be selected to be featured in such a trusted resource—Consumer Reports.
It’s a reminder of what I love most about this work: helping real people live in homes that feel thoughtful, intentional, and practical. From big-picture design to small details." — Melanie Zaelich
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Our homes are our sanctuaries—the places we find comfort and reprieve from the fast pace of life. But creating a space that truly reflects your style and meets your needs can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re doing it on your own. That’s where the Happy Place Design Club comes in. With this new interior design membership—the brainchild of Melanie Zaelich, owner of Happy Place Interiors—creating a home you love just got a lot easier.
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HAPPY PLACE INTERIORS’ LATEST VENTURE: HAPPY PLACE DESIGN CLUB
Business courses for interior designers, home stagers, home organizers, and other small businesses.
Melanie Zaelich has released all her secrets and strategies from 20 years of advertising and marketing and 10 years of her immensely successful interior design business. From branding to messaging, to marketing, website SEO and even how to master advice-only Interior Design Consultations.
These expert, yet easy-to-learn courses will transform your business or get you started on the right path from the very beginning.