"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 DESIGN DECISIONS AND SAY HELLO
TO CLARITY, STYLE & KNOW-HOW
Whether it's choosing paint colors, arranging furniture,
moving into a new home, or remodeling your existing one,
if you’re looking for a talented interior designer to help you make confident design decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and help bring your vision to life,
you’re in the right place.
WHY PEOPLE LIKE OUR COLLABORATIVE
INTERIOR DESIGN APPROACH
"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."
"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."
"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."
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT HAPPY PLACE INTERIORS
We are honored to have over 160 five star Google reviews— Read them here.
My husband and I booked a consultation with Melanie L. at Happy Place Interiors while preparing to move into a new apartment with a baby on the way, and it was incredibly helpful.
She helped us plan the layout of our space, took measurements, and gave us practical guidance on what furniture dimensions to shop for so we wouldn't end up with pieces that were too large or too small. Her recommendations gave us so much more confidence as we started furnishing our home.
Melanie was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and easy to work with. We were so happy with the consultation that we've already decided to book additional services. I highly recommend Happy Place Interiors to anyone looking for expert guidance on designing a functional, beautiful space.
Avery, Edina, MN
Lily, Minneapolis, MN
I really loved working with Melanie! She was so kind and easy to work with, and was very knowledgeable and had excellent ideas that really gave me solutions and a vision for my place that I can see and implement.
She was able to attune to my unique style and help me with making my dreams into something actionable and functional. I’m really excited about our work together and plan to keep working with her as I execute!
Melanie spent 5 hours at my home and the information she provided me was invaluable! She was able to quickly identify why my kitchen and family room had felt “off” to me (the paint color) and she assisted me in finding a color that warmed up the rooms. From there we were able to move through the rest of the house, developing plans that would create the cohesiveness and the warmth I had been looking for.
Prior to Melanie’s assistance I had lost my confidence in making any decorating decisions, as I felt that I could no longer trust myself. She is so knowledgeable in her craft – from paint colors to flooring, to layouts and decorating that when she left my home, I could envision the possibilities, and I am back to feeling excited about what my home can look like!
My only regret is that I didn’t utilize her services earlier!!
Shannon, Bloomington, MN
EXCELLENT experience!!! Brilliant idea to make interior design assessible and affordable. I needed some design advice on how to do a refresh on my space.
I wanted expert advice but wasn't sure how to find someone and I felt intimidated on how much they might charge. My friend referred me to Happy Interiors and explained that I could simply pay for the services I needed and I could do that all online! Brilliant!
I did the 90 minute session and got everything I needed to start shopping for items. I worked with Deb. She came prepared, was clearly experienced and had excellent ideas on how to upgrade my space.
And now when I need help knowing if I chose the correct item, I can simply buy more time with her. Knowing the price ahead of time is so helpful. And you get access to excellent resources once you become a client. Deb recommended some online stores I will definitely be using.
Thank you Deb and Melanie for making interior design support transparent, beautiful and easy!!
Maggie, Mendota Heights, MN
Melanie was incredible to work with. We felt stuck in the layout and design of our house and after a few hours with Melanie we have a plan and I am feeling excited about our changes for the first time.
Alex, Bloomington, MN
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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.
Happy Place Interiors Named 2026 Minnesota’s Best Interior Designer Firm Bronze Winner
Happy Place Interiors is proud to be recognized as a 2026 Minnesota’s Best Bronze Winner for Interior Design Firm by the StarTribune, following a Silver award in 2023.
Thank you to our clients and the Minnesota community for your continued trust, referrals, and support. We are honored to help homeowners create spaces that are functional, personal, and truly feel like home.
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