A DIFFERENT APPROACH
TO INTERIOR DESIGN
IN MINNESOTA
You don’t need a designer to take over. You need the right expertise beside you.
You know your home. You know how you live. And you may already have ideas about what you like.
What you may not know is how to turn all of that into a home that actually works and comes together beautifully.
That’s where we come in.
During your Design Session, we work through your home together—combining what you know about yourself with what we know about design.
The result? A home that feels like you, backed by professional design know-how.
If You’re Thinking…
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How do I create this look that I want?
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How should I arrange my furniture?
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How do I start updating my house?
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How do I make it feel cohesive… finished… pulled together?
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I’m so stuck, I don’t even know where to begin.
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Can I use this space better?
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I’m afraid to make the wrong decision.
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I wish I could just talk this through with a professional.
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Is this remodel idea actually going to work?
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What gives me the best bang for my buck?
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Can this AI rendering even work? Is it a good
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Do I really have to spend that much on this?
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I want wallpaper… but where do I even start?
Bring us the questions.
THE WHAT. THE WHERE.
THE WHY. AND THE HOW.
Great design advice is more than “this looks good.”
Throughout your Design Session, we help you understand what to choose, where it should go, why it works and how to bring it all together.
THE WHAT
What size sofa.
What paint color.
What flooring.
What countertop.
What light fixture.
What stays. What goes. What changes.
THE WHERE
Where the furniture should sit.
Where the tile should stop.
Where the art should hang.
Where the lighting should be centered.
Where something you already own might work better.
THE WHY
Why 84” works better than 96”.
Why that white looks dingy next to your flooring.
Why moving the curtains can make the window look larger.
Why one countertop works with everything you already have—and another doesn’t.
THE HOW
How to mix the old with the new.
How to make different finishes work together.
How to create flow from one room to the next.
How to prioritize what to do now and what can wait.
How to take all those individual decisions and turn them into a home that feels cohesive and complete.
So when our time together is done, you know what works, what comes next, and how to keep moving forward with confidence.
Say goodbye to frustration and overwhelm and hello to a personalized, collaborative design experience that takes the guesswork out and brings the joy back in.
WHY PEOPLE LIKE OUR CONSULTATION-BASED
INTERIOR DESIGN SESSIONS
"I love that someone with fresh eyes will come in and just give me ideas I may never have thought of and I can shop around for items in my budget. I love that this option is affordable otherwise something like this would have never been an option for me."
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"We are very hands on but want some a chaperone to help ensure we don't mess up our space."
"I don’t need full scale design services but just would really like someone with an eye for design to help me make decisions. I have zero graphic/visual design so I need help!"
"We want to take our time in designing and making this house our home, but love the idea of having a master plan to use as a guide to ensure it all comes together in the end."
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"I have ideas but need help because I'm overwhelmed. I love learning about all things home. I am pretty hands on and want to work within my time frame and budget."
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"Gives me the option to be more hands on and to work within my budget and time frame. I have some tricky spaces and need a fresh set of eyes to help me create a new vision."
We hired Melanie for an Ideas and Design consultation and had a wonderful experience. Melanie provided us with small tweaks we could make to our home that would make a big difference.
She also helped us decide what projects would be best to focus on and what would give us the “biggest bang for our buck.”
Melanie came to the consultation very prepared and provided us with many resources to help with our next steps. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Melanie and would recommend her to anyone looking for an interior designer.
– Laura
Melanie did a lovely job helping me to get "unstuck" in envisioning a better design for several rooms in my house, particularly the bedroom and dining room and to come up with a plan to move forward.
She is excellent at seeing the possibilities with your current furniture and showing new ways to arrange the space.
I felt a sense of relief and a boost of energy after her visit, and can't wait to get started. Thanks, Melanie!
– Jan
HOW IT WORKS
You tell us what’s bugging you, what you love, where you need help and what you’re envisioning for your space.
During your Design Session, your designer will translate it all into a clear, inspiring (verbal) design plan —
so you know exactly what to do next and how to make it happen.
15
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SCHEDULE
ONLINE
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FILL OUT
DESIGN QUESTIONNAIRE
WHEN WE RECEIVE YOUR PROFILE,
OUR WORK BEGINS.
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DESIGN
SESSION
DAY!
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YOU IMPLEMENT THE PLAN
OR >
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FOLLOW UP GUIDANCE
WE CAN CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE AND SUPPORT YOU
OUR INTERIOR DESIGN APPROACH
WORKS BEAUTIFULLY IF ...
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You have ideas and want to collaborate with a designer
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You enjoy learning about all things home
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You like being hands-on in the process
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You want to work within your budget and timeline
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You need a fresh, professional perspective
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You want help making decisions without pressure
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You’re overwhelmed choosing flooring, paint, furniture...
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You don't want to hand over your whole space to an interior designer
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You want to shop at any store you choose
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You want to use your own tradespeople— or you want referrals to trusted people
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Your want professional guidance without the hefty price tag
Happy Place Interiors made me very HAPPY!!! I love that I could purchase services and consults as needed. Melanie is extremely professional, knowledgeable and inspirational.
She listened to my needs and offered several options for the layout of my living area. I will definitely contact her again for consultation. Very pleasant experience.
— Katie
We ended our Ideas and Inspiration Interior Design Consult with Melanie feeling excited, inspired, and very comfortable with where to start.
Melanie had so many interesting ideas that we never would have come up with on our own, or would not have been brave enough to try without her reassurance.
Her ideas struck the balance of being fresh, inspiring and practical. My partner and I had different decor and design ideas, and Melanie was able to offer suggestions that somehow met both of our visions. Highly, highly recommend!
– Bonnie