PRESS & MEDIA:
MELANIE ZAELICH, MINNEAPOLIS INTERIOR DESIGNER
Melanie Zaelich and Happy Place Interiors has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Consumer Reports, Axios, KARE11, and Apartment Therapy.
HOW HAPPY PLACE INTERIORS DIVERGES FROM THE INDUSTRY STANDARDS
Melanie Zaelich, founder and lead designer of 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.
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Is Color Drenching Just a Passing Fad, Or Should You Try It?
Melanie Zaelich is Featured in Better Homes & Gardens
Melanie Zaelich was featured in Better Homes & Gardens as an expert source in their article covering the Color Drenching trend.
In the feature, Melanie shares how, why and when color drenching works so well.
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.
CHEAP AND EASY DESIGN TIPS FOR A BRIGHT AND CHEERY HOME
Melanie was 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".
Designers Agree This Kitchen Trend Is Making Homes Look Dated
Melanie Zaelich is Featured in Better Homes & Gardens
Melanie Zaelich was recently interviewed by Better Homes & Gardens to share her expertise on one of today’s most talked-about kitchen trends—open shelving.
Being featured in such an iconic publication is a true career highlight and an honor.
And what did she say about open shelving?
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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. — Melanie Zaelich
CREATE A HAPPIER HOME
WITH A TWIN CITIES INTERIOR DESIGNER 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
HAPPY PLACE INTERIORS’ LATEST VENTURE:
HAPPY PLACE DESIGN CLUB
By Elizabeth Roubik
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 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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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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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.
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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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
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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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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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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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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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
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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