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address: "O'Fallon, Illinois 62269, United States"
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# Holden Design Group

Original Houzz profile: [Holden Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/holden-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1199774340)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** O'Fallon, IL
- **Serves:** Belleville, O'Fallon, Collinsville, Fairview Heights, Swansea, Shiloh, Mascoutah, Maryville, Lebanon, Freeburg, Scott Air Force Base, Saint Jacob, O Fallon, St. Louis
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2013–2015), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

Offering interior and exterior design and consultation services with a focus on sustainable living, Holden Design Group was established in 2008 and is based in the St. Louis Metro area. HDG is a collaborative between a complementary and diverse collection of beings – human and canine.

Melanie has a fresh and forthcoming approach to her projects. She works with her clients to help define and express their own styles, providing hands-on services from design conception to the finishing touches. Holden Design Group is her muse, her passion. She adores color, fabric, great lines, old things, and sustainable resources. She gathers inspiration from the world around her.

Professionally designing for 13 years, Melanie has been awarded projects in St. Louis and across the country, including the cities of Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles. Her varied projects include new and old homes, historic lofts, various commercial and office spaces, and senior living communities. With strong dedication to sustainable design, she continually researches and evaluates materials and sources, offering clients an array of products and services that are truly responsible.

Melanie earned LEED Accreditation (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) in 2008 – a significant contribution to her well-rounded understanding of what it means to be truly sustainable. Her commitment to environmental design and historic preservation go hand in hand, and she is a marvel at seamlessly integrating the old with the new. Melanie is also a blog contributor for designspeakstl.com where many of her musings spotlight sustainable products for the home.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Custom Furniture
- Home Remodeling
- new home specifications
- remodeling

### Areas Served

- Belleville
- O'Fallon
- Collinsville
- Fairview Heights
- Swansea
- Shiloh
- Mascoutah
- Maryville
- Lebanon
- Freeburg
- Scott Air Force Base
- Saint Jacob
- O Fallon
- St. Louis

### Typical Job Cost

$5,000 - $300,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Holden Design Group |
| Address | O'Fallon, Illinois 62269, United States |
| Phone | (618) 530-1046 |
| Website | http://holdendesigngroup.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 240 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/holden-design-group/66263748270
- X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/holdendesigngrp
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=26153357&trk=tab\_pro

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Holden Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/holden-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1199774340)
- **Website:** http://holdendesigngroup.com
- **Phone:** (618) 530-1046

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- LEED ID+C

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2013–2015), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews**

### All 10 reviews

**★★★★★ — Centorbi Cabinetry, Aug. 2016**

> I have worked with Melanie on lots of projects over the past 10 years or so and she is such a talented designer to work with.  She has an excellent understanding and eye for detail which I very much appreciate in the level of work that we do.  She also provides initial sketches along with floor plans for the client to give them a true starting point in the conversation about the layout and design for the project.  The biggest asset for a client is how Melanie understands that design is not only about her ideas and passion for design, but it is all about a true collaboration between the designer and client!

**★★★★★ — S.A.Designs, Oct. 2015**

> Melanie is an incredibly, creative designer who always develops her interiors/schematics with originality as her mindset!  Her interiors are beyond perfection and her style cutting edge!  She creates as an artist with each brushstroke she refines no matter whatever style or design direction the client is requesting.  I have had the pleasure of working with her on projects in the past.  A wonderful people person and so thoughtful with her clients developing always a rapport that navigates through the hurdles of design.  She's a focused visionary who keeps the final goal always in her thoughts.  Her work ethic and team player mentality place her at the forefront of her field!

**★★★★★ — 4base35, April 2015**

> When remodeling the first floor of our home, we were referred to this business by our contractor. We hired Melanie Holden as our Interior Designer for this project and found her assistance to be invaluable during the process. She was readily accessible, prompt, and open to incorporating our individual preferences into the project. She offered her guidance and interior decorating expertise throughout, but we never felt pressured by her when making our decisions. We feel fortunate to have had access to her professional input, which allowed us to achieve a well coordinated decor throughout our home. We can highly recommend her without reservation.

**★★★★★ — frankovc, Oct. 2014**

> Great eye for color and texture.  Insightful with a timeless, conceptual focus that will give me a dining room that is relevant and beautiful years from now.    Loved working with her - such wonderful ideas and a fun personality as well.  Everything finished on time and below budget.

**★★★★★ — nettleton, Feb. 2014**

> Melanie Holden of Holden Design Group delivers exceptional service and outstanding designs. Her designs meet any requirements you may have, such as child or pet friendly fabrics, with style and panache.  She met our timeline needs and overcame unforeseen obstacles such as discontinued fabrics.  Whether it is decorating a room from top to bottom, or updating a room using existing pieces, the results are wonderful. I am so pleased I have already asked her to design another room, and without hesitation have referred her to family and friends.

**★★★★★ — Hammer and Hand, Feb. 2014**

> We have worked with Melanie on many projects and each one is unique. Melanie has an amazing eye and unique vision. We love that she uses eco-friendly products too! Melanie is one of our very favorite designers to work with. We wish that there were more like her! She is not only very professional but fun to work with. We love that she takes control of her design projects. That seems to be a very rare quality that most designers we have worked with do not seem to have. So refreshing!

**★★★★★ — Integration Controls, LLC, June 2013**

> Holden Design Group was the first company I thought of when a project came up for our clients, where they needed a rustic interior blended with modern Lodge-style amenities.  Melanie worked with us and our clients to ensure the visual impact of the space was maximized, without being overwhelming or over-the-top.  Tasteful selections were placed throughout the home with care and passion, providing a warm, cozy feeling.  Our clients were over-the-moon happy with the results, as were we.
>
> I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Melanie and Holden Design Group for any project.  She brings great skill, care, and an appreciation of nature that provides a unique aesthetic to any of her designs.

**★★★★★ — Heidy Riley, Dec. 2012**

> We have done several projects with Melanie Holden of Holden Design Group over the past 2-3 years and have been exceptionally pleased with the results of each one. Major projects included a kitchen extension, bar / entertainment area, 2nd floor remodel, and an outside kitchen and entertainment area. We also used Melanie on two general interior decorating projects.
> Melanie has a fantastic ability to understand the customers needs and use within a given space and is able to design rooms and project layouts that exceed expectations. I also appreciated that Melanie identified many recommendations for valuable enhancements to the project that we would've never considered on our own.
> We continue to receive compliments from friends and family as their visit our home and truthfully love showing off our new projects. Our house has become a home that fits our lifestyle more than we could have ever imagined. Melanie was a key part of making this happen.

**★★★★★ — wilkenjo, Nov. 2012**

> Melanie Holden changed the wall color in our living room/dining room/kitchen/hallway and bath.  She added new pillows and window treatments in the living room and new quarts countertops in the kitchen and advised us on choosing our new appliances.
>
> Melanie is very professional and excellent at her profession!  She completely changed the look of our above mentioned rooms and they look absolutely fabulous.  I have referred her to many of my friends.

**★★★★★ — bonjos\_68, Nov. 2012**

> I am an upholster who has worked with Holden Design Group on numerous occasions.  I have found them to be professional in their business dealings.  Her designs and creativity are some of the best that has come into our shop.  On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give her a solid 10.
>
> Bonnie Suggs d/b/a BonJos Upholstery

## Selected projects

- [Inspired Modern Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/inspired-modern-living-pj-vj~5620995)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21
  - Description: New build, custom home
- [Lovely Tuscan Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lovely-tuscan-kitchen-pj-vj~814465)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: We removed a wall between the kitchen and sunroom to nearly double the square footage for a fresh & spacious kitchen made for creating, gathering, & entertaining.
- [Secluded Country Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/secluded-country-retreat-pj-vj~115092)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
  - Description: Secluded family retreat, Hunting Lodge
- [Milo's Mayan Jungle Nursery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/milo-s-mayan-jungle-nursery-pj-vj~150760)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: Soft, organic, whimsical nursery with nature as the focus. All furniture pieces are family heirlooms excluding the crib. The wall murel was handpainted by HDG, mobile was handmade by HDG, custom quilt, rocking chair that baby's great-great grandmother was rocked in as a baby.
- [Secluded Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/secluded-retreat-pj-vj~598410)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Secluded Family Retreat, Hunting Lodge
- [Colorful Loft Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-loft-penthouse-pj-vj~115138)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Dorsa Lofts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dorsa-lofts-pj-vj~115142)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [The Jewel Box](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-jewel-box-pj-vj~115102)
  - Location: St. Louis, MO
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: refreshed existing furniture w/ new fabrics & refinishing, custom window treatments
- [Traditional Loft Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-loft-living-pj-vj~115108)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Organic City Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/organic-city-living-pj-vj~115088)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Urban Loft Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-loft-penthouse-pj-vj~115086)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Outdoor Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-oasis-pj-vj~115093)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Temtor Lofts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/temtor-lofts-pj-vj~115146)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Funky Chic Abode](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/funky-chic-abode-pj-vj~150250)
  - Location: St. Louis, MO
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Unique, mid-century home that has undergone a facelift to reflect the new owners' colorful personalities.
- [Finished Lower Level takes the party downstairs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/finished-lower-level-takes-the-party-downstairs-pj-vj~6311168)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Historic Master Bath gut rehab](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-master-bath-gut-rehab-pj-vj~6311164)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Refreshing Modern Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/refreshing-modern-master-bath-pj-vj~6311161)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Fresh Fireplace update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fresh-fireplace-update-pj-vj~6311155)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2

[See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/holden-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1199774340)

## Ideabooks

- [four seasons](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68213351/list/four-seasons) — 6 ideas
- [HDG project highlights](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29142599/list/hdg-project-highlights) — 7 ideas
- [color inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7750327/list/color-inspiration) — 5 ideas
- [outdoors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4497970/list/outdoors) — 36 ideas
- [stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4690636/list/stairs) — 25 ideas
- [wine cellar](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28807049/list/wine-cellar) — 1 idea
- [mud room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27041250/list/mud-room) — 1 idea
- [kid spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5932209/list/kid-spaces) — 9 ideas
- [Casual Office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4690654/list/casual-office) — 6 ideas
- [fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3622983/list/fireplaces) — 15 ideas
- [lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4498430/list/lighting) — 5 ideas
- [doors and windows](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8850377/list/doors-and-windows) — 16 ideas
- [treehouses](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25150190/list/treehouses) — 1 idea
- [media rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18777759/list/media-rooms) — 5 ideas
- [Barn Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22275068/list/barn-homes) — 6 ideas
- [study](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4690563/list/study) — 7 ideas
- [laundry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19408116/list/laundry) — 3 ideas
- [Closets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4690661/list/closets) — 3 ideas
- [wet bars](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18777427/list/wet-bars) — 1 idea
- [flooring](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/13830098/list/flooring) — 1 idea

[See all 29 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/holdendesigngroup)

## Community Q&A

**Q: fireplace doors** *(in Photo Questions)*

any idea where to buy these fireplace doors?

A: Hi There, sorry for the delayed response.  I custom designed the fireplace doors and had them fabricated locally.  Thanks for your interest!

**Q: Name and brand of the shower curtain, please - thank you!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hi, the shower curtain was purchased through Izola a few years ago.  Its no longer on their website so it may have been discontinued.

**Q: Manufacturer of fireplace doors? Thank you.** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hi there, I designed the fireplace enclosure and had it custom fabricated by a local metalworker.

**Q: What the brand and color of the paint?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Paint color

A: Its Sherwin Williams paint in Virtual Taupe, if I remember correctly.

**Q: STEPS DESIGNS** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thank you, the wall paneling is reclaimed barnwood from a local company in Missouri.

**Q: Where did you source the sink?  It's wonderful!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The faucets are manufactured by Cifial and are part of their Highlands collection.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*