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Oho Interiors

Minnesota & Colorado, US

Melissa Oholendt specializes in large-scale remodels and fully custom home builds. She believes in an architecture-first approach to design and uses the past as inspiration to create spaces for today.

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a room with a chair, desk and bookshelf
a kitchen with brown cabinets and marble counter tops
a living room filled with furniture and a statue
a living room filled with furniture and a kitchen
a kitchen with black cabinets and a white sink
a living room filled with furniture and pictures on the wall
a table with a bowl of fruit on top of it
a living room filled with furniture and a fire place
a kitchen with a large island and a lantern hanging from the ceiling
a dining room with a table and chairs
a kitchen with a rug in the middle of the floor
a living room filled with furniture and a fire place
a kitchen with a table, chairs, and a chandelier
a kitchen with a sink and a window
a kitchen with a sink and a window
a living room filled with furniture and a window
a white sink sitting under a mirror next to a wall
a bedroom with a bed, dresser, and lamp
a bathroom with a checkered floor and a wooden cabinet
a bath room with a bath tub a sink and a window
a bathroom with a large mirror and a plant in a vase
a kitchen with a rug on the floor
a white bath tub sitting next to a window
a bathroom with a sink, mirror, and bathtub
a bathroom with a sink, mirror and rug
a room with white cabinets and pictures on the wall

About

Melissa Oholendt is the founder & principal of Oho Interiors, a full service boutique interior design firm specializing in large-scale remodels and fully custom home builds with a forward-focused design ethos of honoring the past and designing for the future. Melissa believes in an architecture first approach to designing spaces and looking at homes creatively, with a purpose of function and form. She believes that great design lies in the details and is passionate about crafting homes where her clients feel embraced and cared for.

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Oho's work has been featured in MyDomaine, Domino Magazine, Midwest Home, One Kings Lane and more.

Oho Interiors

can advise on
Furniture and home decor selection and placement
Floor plan layout
Stores and brands to consider
Styling (surfaces, sofas, beds, walls etc.)
Paint/wall treatments and drapery/window treatments
Cabinetry and built-ins
Fixtures, finishes and trims
Exterior design
Career advice for aspiring designers
Guidance / second opinion for professional designers

Why a 1:1 Consultation?

Whether your project is a gut renovation or a room in need of a refresh, Oho Interiors can guide you in creating a fully-realized space that you'll love living in.

You can show your space over video, put together a presentation with photos and/or links to walk through over screen-share, or simply chat and take notes. The time is yours to use however is most helpful for you.

The countless decisions of home design tend to be time-consuming and costly. Booking an Expert consultation makes the process easier – and more fun!

Client Testimonials

"Melissa is a delight and I wouldn’t have found her work without the Expert. I had a big agenda and we were able to cover so much in an hour. She asked me great questions, offered suggestions on everything from paint colors, to layouts, to tips on where to find savings. I walked away with a design framework and language for my whole space that I’ll be able to use as I progress on different spaces. Worth every penny - I’ll be back! "
Ashley T.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"My hour with Melissa was very helpful and extremely beneficial as we are navigating updates to our new home. She was able to quickly provide her expert advice in all areas needed. To have this much help in only an hour was invaluable! She provided creative and practical ideas in all areas given the short time we had together! Thank you Melissa for proving the exact and much design help I was hoping for! "
Nancy C.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa is fabulous! We spent an hour going through our projects making decisions that would have taken me years to do on my own! She had a thoughtful solution to all our questions. She carefully considered the architectural style of our home and the time period it was built in as well as our own personal needs when making suggestions. Melissa was incredibly helpful and we will definitely be seeking her expertise for future projects. Thank you Melissa!"
Kaitlyn B.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"That was fun! I felt that Melissa understood my taste and my hopes in accomplishing a certain style, when I couldn't find the words to describe the feel that I would like to have in my new place. Very relatable and comfortable to meet with."
Alejandra V.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa was fantastic! She gave us incredible advice on everything we had asked about as well as several ideas we had never even thought to ask about. She's super knowledgeable about architectural details and what choices would be best for the space. We left our meeting with some immediately actionable advice and can't wait to put it into motion!"
Christina Z.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa was absolutely fantastic! She understood exactly what kind of look and feel I was going for and helped me make a ton of decisions, from paint colors to furniture to layout. She was both down-to-earth and extremely knowledgable. She was also great about making the most of our hour, helping make sure we covered as much as possible without rushing through. "
Beth C.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa was engaged and so efficient with our time! We covered four completely different areas within the house and she made customized suggestions from fabrics, to pieces that ranged from budget friendly to long term investments. She completely grasped the vibe I was looking for and matching it with our 1800s farmhouse. Will definitely book a follow up as we progress with our projects!"
Elizabeth B.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa was so wonderful to work with. She helped me with my design questions with not only recommending a product, but explaining the reasoning on it. I left the session confident in executing my design and eager to book another session with her. "
Ashley M.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Productive, fun, and informative hour. Vision, direction, and suggestions were most appreciated and spot on. "
Cate S.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa was absolutely wonderful. She is an incredible listener and was able to understand exactly the look and feel I am going for in my home. I was amazed at how many ideas and resources she came up with in our 55 minutes together. It was such a valuable experience and I will be booking a second consultation with her soon!"
Kara J.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"WOW. What an incredibly productive hour! Melissa is a true GEM, she was so thoughtful and considerate with everything I threw at her for our exterior color consultation. I walked away from our meeting with all of my questions answered, new sources to shop, and actionable solutions. Im so impressed by The Expert and what it's offering, and blown away by Oho Interiors and Melissa as a human. I couldn't recommend it more!"
Vienna S.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa is a gem!! Apart from being warm and approachable, (meeting with a designer can be intimidating) she was incredibly knowledgeable and efficient, and got right to things that would have the most impact on the space, allowing for our lifestyle and personal preferences to shine through. Worth every minute!"
Meagan M.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa is a GEM. Her help is an invaluable resource and has saved me so much time and stress. My attempt at a small remodel resulted in an overwhelming amount of decisions. The amount of things we are able to cover in one session is impressive. She has an answer for everything, and options too, if you want those. She has such a good eye for finding special and beautiful things that sing together with the rest of the house. "
Anna W.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Wow, my time spent with Melissa could not have been more efficient and helpful; truly was the best use of time! I loved her insights into helping me design my kitchen from dimensions, placement and inspo. I will absolutely be booking another session as I start on this project. Her thoughts and recommendations were invaluable and changed the way I thought of my space. I walked away with great ideas on how to move forward. Thanks so much for the time!"
Natasha L.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"I had my second video consultation with Melissa from Oho interiors and it couldn't have been more helpful and fun! Melissa is such a great listener and a fount of ideas on everything from lighting, to stone choice to paint color and fabric. I am already looking forward to a third meeting soon as my home refresh project moves forward."
Kara J.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"I am so grateful I had the opportunity to consult with Melissa on part of our home design that has felt so incredibly intimidating. She asked great questions, listened intently, laughed with me :) and offered clear, expert advice that not only narrowed in my options but also gave me confidence in the decisions to come. Melissa is warm, funny and has such amazing instinctual-yet-informed style; I know our home will better off because of the timeI spent with her. Thank you! "
Jennifer F.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"It was so great to talk with Melissa! I felt like I learned so much. I really appreciated that the guidance was not only helpful but actually executable with prices I would actually do."
Kate B.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa is amazing! Such a pleasure to work with and loved her ideas!"
Laura S.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa was so helpful! She walked through my project with me and gave me her thoughts and recommendations along the way. Hugely valuable and appreciated. "
Sara E.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa is a true joy in every aspect. From her incredible talent to her warm personality, I always wish our hour was longer. Every time I talk to her, I learn and grow in my own design experience. I become more confident for my current and future home projects and designs. I look forward to talking to her again. Thank you, Melissa!"
Ashley M.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Fantastic experience! Melissa was incredibly helpful and made suggestions that I just would not have considered on my own. A new build feels a little overwhelming and it was great to get insight from a professional. Melissa truly listened to my questions and went out of her way to understand what I'm hoping to create with my own home."
Jennifer S.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa was so warm, relaxed, and friendly which made the experience so much less intimidating. I felt like she understood what I was looking for very quickly and kept our visit focused and moving so that we made the most of our time. This was exactly what I was looking for to give my home a little refresh!"
Rochelle K.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Where do I begin!! Meeting with Melissa exceeded my expectations. She was genuine, kind, and oh so helpful! She answered all my questions in great detail, offering welcomed insights that I was not expecting. I was thrilled that we had enough time to exhaust my full question list. I look forward to meeting with her again in the future!"
Emma-Lee G.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa is AMAZING!! Not only is she incredibly talented (and just the loveliest human - I adore her positive energy!), she brought so many fantastic ideas, suggestions, and advice to the session as well as specific product recommendations that will definitely take the design to a whole other level. We accomplished everything on my list and I left feeling confident and excited about the vision for my space. Thank you, Melissa, I look forward to booking another session with you in the future! "
Kristen M.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa is so warm, kind and helpful! She jumped right into the meeting and had so many helpful suggestions and even questions to help me decide what was right for us. I would not hesitate to book a session again, it was well worth it to get this quality of advice. "
Molliee M.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"It was such a treat to meet and chat with Melissa! Ive been a huge admirer online for years! Melissa was super helpful in helping me figure out some sore areas of my home and I walked away feeling excited to get to work and bring it to life! "
Carolyn A.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa was great! She suggested wonderful ideas that I have already implemented and love! I had been stuck for so long, not knowing how to move forward, but she solved several design issues in the space of an hour. She was so nice to talk with and her knowledge and vision were amazing! I’m looking forward to my next consultation with her. I highly recommend Melissa and The Expert!"
Debbie B.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"We were so excited about all of the plans that came out of this session. Melissa had such great ideas and followed up with incredible notes for us to execute what we discussed. Working to book another session! "
Jenna S.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa is a true joy to work with. We accomplished so much during our session together that I even had time to ask about a room I didn’t think we would have time to cover. I look forward to booking her again! "
Ashley M.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"We had the best call ever with Melissa! More than worth its weight in gold. Totally practical advice, tailored for a rental, a ton of ideas I would not have thought of on my own, and a lot of brand recommendations I’d never known! (And I am a design fanatic) What a star. Hiring Melissa again for more time for sure and to design our house when the time is right. "
Kit H.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa was a joy to work with—genuine, approachable, and incredibly talented. This experience exceeded my expectations. After our consultation, I walked away feeling inspired and excited about my spaces!"
Margaret B.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert
"Melissa was wonderful! We came up with a solid game plan for my family room in 55 minutes. It was like she was inside my brain. I will definitely be reaching out to her again if I need additional help. Thank you!"
Elle Y.
1:1 Video Consultation- with Melissa Oholendt, Founder & Principal
Verified by The Expert

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