About

Melanie Olson

design group

Legacy Properties. Family Escapes.

Melanie Olson Design Group has established themselves as leaders in designing primary and secondary properties for professional clientele. Based in Cedar Rapids, the firm is deeply rooted in nobility and family values. The residences they design are more than just homes - they embrace passion for the extraordinary. 

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Melanie Olson

Founder & Principal Designer

Melanie Olson is the Founder and Principal of Melanie Olson Design Group, a nationally recognized presense in residential, hospitality, and commercial interior design.

With a belief in the idea of luxury without pretense, Melanie leads her talented team on projects throughout the United States and abroad.

Residential clients as well as Fortune 500 companies have sought out Melanie Olson Design Group for their ability to create the most relevant and innovative design solutions. Melanie’s experience, access to the best resources, and her attention to detail allows the firm to maintain the highest standard of excellence for each project.

For over 30 years, Melanie has coordinated architectural details, designed custom construction elements, and created full interior concepts for a wide range of projects. Her Sicilian heritage combined with extensive travels to all parts of the world have inspired a keen sense of style which is reflected in the interiors that Melanie designs.

Melanie’s passion for design is equaled to her profound love of family, travel, and a strong desire to give back to her community. Her tradition of Sunday Night Dinners are beloved by all who sit around her beautiful table!

our team

Anna Gary

interior designer

Lauren Sawyer

interior designer

Elena Kaloupek

interior designer

Stephanie Althoff

business manager

Carolina DeLeon

billing & Procurement Specialist

Molly O'Donnell

interior designer