HOME STYLING & STAGING
We're a socially-conscious interior design company in Minneapolis, MN.
Interior Design Business Training from a Designer Trusted by Media, Peers & Clients
Melanie Zaelich is thrilled to be featured in local and national media outlets sharing her story of Happy Place Interiors and inspiring other designer's to take charge of their business.
WINGNUT SOCIAL PODCAST
WITH DARLA POWELL
Melanie Zaelich shares her journey starting from a career in advertising to becoming a successful interior designer. She discusses her business model focused on consultations, the importance of work-life balance, and how she caters to her target demographic.
Melanie emphasizes the simplicity of her consultation services and the personal motivation behind her career shift, highlighting the fulfillment she finds in helping clients love their homes.
Consultation-Only
Interior Design Success!
Melanie Zaelich sat down with LuAnn Nigara on A Well-Designed Business Podcast, and it’s a must-listen! She opens up about why she left full-service design behind to go all-in on her consultation-based business model—and let’s just say, it’s been a total life transformation.
She shares some of her best tips and strategies that have made this approach such a game-changer for her.
"Your strategies are very valuable. I love them."
— LuAnn Nigara
But honestly, this episode is just the tip of the iceberg—her business course, The Designer’s Blueprint, takes it to a whole other level.
Give it a listen—and get inspired!
Branding, Business and Doing Good
Melanie Zaelich recently appeared on LuAnn Nigara’s Window Treatments for Profit podcast, where they discussed the value of incorporating philanthropy into business. Melanie shared how giving back has been a cornerstone of Happy Place Interiors from the beginning, including initiatives like the designLOVE program, which provides free design services to those in need. She and LuAnn explored how charitable efforts build community, strengthen relationships, and drive meaningful growth. Listen to the episode to hear Melanie’s insights on creating impact and purpose through design.
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.