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Happy Place Interiors is thrilled to be featured in a variety of 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.
June14, 2024
Cheap and Easy Design Tips
For A Bright & Cheery Home
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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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
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.
January 15, 2024
HAPPY PLACE INTERIORS LAUNCHES HEARTFELT GIVING PROGRAM
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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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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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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