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Happy Place Interiors is thrilled to be featured in local and national media outlets. Melanie's innovative approach to interior design has garnered recognition across the country, and we're excited to share the passion for creating joyful living spaces with you.

WATCH MELANIE ON
THE MINIMAL MOM
YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Melanie was recently a guest on the Minimal Mom podcast. She dives in with simple, easy tips and tricks for a bright and cheery home, and how to decorate your house without adding a lot of "stuff". 

 

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August 26, 2024

Melanie Zaelich: Connecting Charitable Giving and Branding to Elevate Your Business and Life

Melanie Zaelich was thrilled to join the discussion. She struck a chord by sharing that her interior design company has consistently donated a percentage of its profits to four different charities over the past eight years. Melanie is excited to share her story and provide tangible ideas on how to identify personally meaningful causes and incorporate charitable giving into a business. Let’s dive right in and learn from her inspiring journey!

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ADMIRE THE BEST OF MINNEAPOLIS INTERIOR DESIGN
 

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HAPPY PLACE INTERIORS 

To be featured as one of THE BEST OF MINNEAPOLIS INTERIOR DESIGN by Coveted Edition Magazines is humbling. This honor means the world and highlights our unique process of collaborating closely with clients to create spaces that truly reflect their personalities and lifestyles. 

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March 28, 2024

Peel-and-stick wallpaper: Does it work?
We tested it out

Michelle Baik 

KARE11 News reached out to Happy Place Interiors for an exciting segment on peel and stick wallpaper. It was a fun news segment to do, and Melanie owner of Happy Place Interiors was more than thrilled to participate. As a fan of peel and stick wallpaper, she shared her insights and enthusiasm on air, showcasing its ease of use and decorative potential.

 

Melanie cautions that not all peel and stick wallpapers are created equal and advises to choose products carefully to ensure quality and durability. The segment provides valuable tips and a lively demonstration.

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April 17, 2024

Inspiring Conversations with Melanie Zaelich
of Happy Place Interiors

Today we’d like to introduce you to Melanie Zaelich.

Hi Melanie, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, let’s briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today.

I started Happy Place Interiors in 2016 to positively impact people’s lives.


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January 15, 2024

HAPPY PLACE INTERIORS LAUNCHES HEARTFELT GIVING PROGRAM

By Elizabeth Roubik

Happy Place Interiors is ushering in 2024 with an inspiring initiative: designLOVE. This transformative giving program aims to make a difference for those facing personal hardships by creating spaces that not only boast aesthetic appeal but also serve as sanctuaries that foster hope, health, and happiness.

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November 11, 2023

10 Best Bar Stools for Bars, Counters and Outdoors

By Katie Dohman

The best bar stools bring a luxe look and extra complexity to counters, basement bars and tall office desks. That’s one reason why interior designers project that they’ll only grow in popularity during 2024. “Adding texture (whether it’s a pattern or textured material), can add a lot of depth and interest to the space,” says Melanie Zaelich, Owner, Home Stylist and Interior Designer at Happy Place Interiors.

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Listen to Melanie on Oonagh Duncan's Fit Feels Good Podcast discussing how to design your home to encourage healthy habits.

Melanie teaches about intentional vibes and the elements of design that you have to consider to have your home help you achieve your fitness goals.

Show Rating: Explicit

 

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July 26, 2023

By Elizabeth Roubik

 

A MIDWEST LOOK AT THE INFAMOUS “MODERN FARMHOUSE”

Local designers share their thoughts on a New York Times article showcasing today’s defining design style.

Read the article here.

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May 22, 2023

By Brianna Crane

 

Create a happier home with a Twin Cities designer's tips

From the color of your walls to the smells in your kitchen, your home deeply impacts your mood.

The big picture: 

When you pull up to a restaurant, you know immediately

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December 13, 2022

By Camille LeFevre

 

HAPPY PLACE INTERIORS SPREADS SUNSHINE.

Melanie Zaelich transforms a dark, under-utilized dining room into a light-filled family space—and gives back even more.

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September 26, 2022

How Happy Place Interiors diverges from the industry standard.

Happy Place Interiors was interviewed by Canvas Rebel, a magazine that creates space for artists, creatives and entrepreneurs to be able to learn from their peers through the magic and power of storytelling.

Read the article here.

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June 8, 2022

Seeing Green: 12 Creative Ideas
If You Want To Start Decorating
With Emerald Green

Happy Place Interiors was selected by Apartment Guide as a top interior design expert. See the Apartment Guide article we were featured in: Seeing Green: 12 Creative Ideas If You Want To Start Decorating With Emerald Green  | Apartment Guide

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December 27, 2021

CONVERSATIONS WITH Melanie Zaelich

The idea of someday changing careers from a Graphic Designer to a Home Stylist happened after I was on an episode of HGTV. 
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Listen to Melanie on The Jo Contractor Show Podcast discuss design, construction and what makes Happy Place Interiors different from conventional designers.

The podcast is entertaining, informative and the small town connections are surprising. 

Show Rating: Explicit

 

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March 30, 2020

 

HOME STYLIST ANSWERS QUESTIONS VIA FACEBOOK LIVE

Happy Place Interiors owner Melanie Zaelich offers free home styling advice during COVID-19 stay-at-home order

By Gina Karow

The recent global pandemic has driven everyone indoors. It doesn’t matter if you’re homeschooling, working remotely, or simply binge-watching a new TV series—you’re likely spending almost all of your time at home. Now that you’re using your home a bit differently than you’re used to, you may find that certain rooms are adding to your stress rather than serving as a calming oasis. Or maybe you’re trying to curb your cabin fever by redecorating or organizing several rooms. Melanie Zaelich, home stylist and Happy Place Interiors owner, wants to help.

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July 2, 2020

3 Things You Don’t Need on Your Bathroom Counter, According to Home Stagers

By Grace Cassidy

The bathroom counter is among the places in the home that gets the most use. It’s where people often perform their grooming rituals, whether that’s washing hands (for 20 seconds or more!), getting ready for the day, winding down for bed, primping for a Zoom happy hour, brushing teeth, plucking eyebrows, or applying pore strips. 

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