HOME STYLING & STAGING
We're a socially-conscious interior design company in Minneapolis, MN.
Welcome to affordable interior design in Minneapolis that compliments you, and your lifestyle.
REVAMP. REFRESH.
OR START FROM SCRATCH.
We believe your home should be a source of joy and calm so you can focus on the most important things — like life. So let's transform the bland into beautiful and the never used into the fully utilized.
Our interior design approach and philosophy is different from conventional designers. We believe in collaboration, guidance, and education as the keys to creating a home that truly reflects your personality and preferences.
Working side by side with you, we will make having
a beautiful, inviting home attainable and affordable.
Common requests include:
• Creating a vision — establishing a look and feel
• Furniture arrangement
• Selecting new furniture and decor
• Choosing paint colors
• Finishing touches & styling
• Making a home feel warm and inviting
• Updating kitchens, baths and living spaces without big remodels
• Choosing flooring and countertops
• How to work with small or unusual spaces
• Combining styles of partners so everyone is happy
• Getting "unstuck"
• Review blueprints for remodels ensuring smart decisions
• Storage ideas & decluttering strategies
• Where to start... with everything
INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES
IN MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL, MN
IDEAS & INSPIRATION
INTERIOR DESIGN SESSION
$349 | UP TO 90 MINUTES
This interior design session is perfect when you’re overwhelmed with decisions or unsure where to begin. Whether it's your furniture layout, paint colors or finally figuring out what’s “off” in your space—one of our talented interior designers will help you get clarity fast.
You'll end with expert advice, simplified next steps,
and a renewed sense of direction.
$349 | UP TO 90 MINUTES
Color is key to having a cohesive, inviting home. Melanie Zaelich received specialized training and is a True Color Expert.™
You'll learn what colors work best in your home and why. You'll get amazing colors and be able to see how quickly your home can be transformed. Any amount of rooms within 90 minutes.
PAINT COLOR
CONSULTATION
DEEP DIVE INTERIOR DESIGN
VISION SESSION
$649 | UP TO 3 HOURS
This is a fun, momentum-building session where your questions get answered and your ideas start to come together right in front of you. Whether you’re refreshing a few rooms, updating furniture and finishes, or simply trying to make your home feel more cohesive and inviting, we tailor the time completely to you.
We can walk through your entire home and create a clear overall game plan, or focus in on specific rooms or projects that need attention. Either way, we get a tremendous amount accomplished in just a few hours.
During the session, your Happy Place designer shares ideas in real time — giving you practical recommendations, layout guidance, color direction, styling tips, and a personalized verbal design plan on the spot.
You’ll leave feeling inspired, organized, and excited about your home — with a clear direction and next steps you can actually implement. Up to three hours.
HOME REMODELING
CONSULTATION
$649 | UP TO 3 HOURS
Remodeling is a major investment — and the decisions you make now will impact how your home looks and functions for years to come.
This consultation is designed to help you think through layout, materials, lighting, and color before choices become permanent. We evaluate flow, function, proportions, and how everything will work together so you can move forward making smart, cohesive decisions that support both your lifestyle and your investment.
It’s about getting it right the first time.
DESIGNER FOR A DAY
INTERIOR DESIGN SESSION
$1,049 | UP TO 5 HOURS
Discover the ultimate home transformation. Melanie, a multi-award-winning interior designer, will spend up to five hours at your home, tackling every aspect. This comprehensive session Melanie will take the time to answer all your questions while creating a tailored vision and plan right before your eyes. You'll discuss any updating or renovations. From paint colors, to flooring from keeping the look and feel consistent and cohesive through the whole home. If you're searching for that elusive piece to complete your vision, we'll even go shopping together to find the perfect items.
HAPPY PLACE DESIGN CLUB
ONLINE HOME DECORATING MEMBERSHIP
Happy Place Design Club is for you if you’re looking for affordable online home decorating and interior design guidance guidance, you enjoy learning about home decorating, you want insider furniture and decor discounts, and you love having a go-to library of design help.
NO COMMITMENT | CANCEL ANYTIME
Member Perks
Live Group Design Q&A
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Bring your big dreams or tiny tweaks
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Get real-time feedback from Melanie
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Sessions are recorded, so even if life is busy,
you won’t miss a thing
Design Courses & Guides
• From how to achieve perfect lighting to creating a cohesive home,
mixing metals, and designing a room from scratch, our mini-courses
and guides will teach you how to design and decorate your home.
Curated Lists & Resources
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Curated list of the best online stores, tools, and products and how to's
Supportive Online Community
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Stay motivated by sharing your wins, challenges, and design aha! moments.
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Connect with members who want to see you succeed just as much as you do.
Refer & Earn
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For every friend who join, you’ll receive a FREE 30-minute
Virtual Private Design Session ($150 value).
"WINE & DESIGN PARTY"
IN-HOME MAKEOVER EXPERIENCE
Host a fun, one-of-a-kind decorating party with friends and learn from an award-winning interior designer. Enjoy expert tips, a live room makeover, and personalized advice—without any sales pressure. Just inspiration, confidence, and real results for your home.
Perfect for gifts, celebrations, or a memorable night in.
Wine optional. Design confidence included.
Melanie was so helpful to us in resigning two of our rooms. In just three hours, she helped us develop a full game plan, so we knew exactly what we needed to do to complete the vision she laid out. It was a really personalized experience. We do not have an eye for design in the slightest, but now feel we have the tools and info we need to make our space beautiful and to reflect us.
Carly, Minneapolis, MN
We HIGHLY recommend Melanie! We had just moved into our first home, and weren't sure what to expect. Gratefully Melanie did an amazing job helping us identify easy & affordable quick fixes to make our home more beautiful. She also shared helpful insight into DIY projects we could take on, her experiences, and projects we could wait and think on. We loved her insights into setting a color scheme based on what we already had, and how to best mesh different styles with our home. She also suggested several local shops for us to check out!
We can't say enough good things about her support!
– Carlye
Having paint colors I love and being able to visualize them is like having the weight of the world off my shoulders.
— Jennifer
Melanie is incredible. She came by our house to give us a consultation for our living room and dining room. She came prepared with wonderful ideas, and was able to answer all of our questions. Melanie takes into account your lifestyle, and is able to give you great options for design that won't change your day to day activities. On top of that, she's so fun and we had a great time working with her!
– Elikem
Melanie was amazing! She was a huge help as we were in the early stages of a full main floor remodel. For everything from paint colors to furniture layout, she helped us make some great design decisions. I cannot recommend her enough!
- Tracy
