Interior Design Consultations
One-on-one expert design guidance for homeowners and renters seeking personalized advice on layout, furniture, lighting, finishes, and overall interior direction, without requiring full-service engagement.
Feeling stuck on your interior design decisions? Your Interior Design Coach brings nearly 20 years of expertise to Bay Area homeowners, Airbnb hosts, contractors, and real estate agents. From creative problem-solving and space planning to remodel support and permit drawings, YIDC empowers you to transform your space with clarity, confidence, and actionable solutions tailored to your lifestyle.
Comprehensive interior design consulting solutions tailored to homeowners, hosts, contractors, and agents across the Bay Area.
One-on-one expert design guidance for homeowners and renters seeking personalized advice on layout, furniture, lighting, finishes, and overall interior direction, without requiring full-service engagement.
Strategic layout planning to improve functionality, flow, and efficiency within your home, covering furniture placement, room optimization, and customized space solutions for everyday Bay Area living.
Expert design input throughout your renovation, covering layout decisions, finish selection, contractor coordination, and cost-effective solutions to keep your Bay Area remodel on track and on budget.
Elevate your short-term rental with guest-focused interior design, stylish furnishings, and layout improvements engineered to boost bookings, reviews, and rental income.
Seamless transition into your new home with pre-move design planning, furniture placement strategies, layout guidance, and downsizing or upsizing assistance aligned with your lifestyle.
Accurate, permit-ready interior drawings and as-built documentation for city submittals, contractor coordination, and renovation planning, turned around quickly to keep your project moving.
Bay Area homes come in all shapes and sizes, from compact San Jose condos to sprawling Marin County estates, and every space presents its own design challenges. At YIDC, Miriam Saadati brings nearly 20 years of hands-on expertise to help you cut through indecision and move forward with clarity. Whether you're navigating a remodel, preparing an Airbnb listing, or simply trying to make your home feel right, she asks the questions you didn't know to ask and delivers practical, actionable solutions that work within your budget and timeline.
See how Bay Area homeowners, hosts, and agents transformed their spaces with expert design coaching.
"I used to get completely overwhelmed by interior design choices. Working with Miriam eased that burden! She helped me make decisions by asking the questions I didn't know to ask and teaching me how to look at materials. She was calm, patient, and super knowledgeable. Thanks to Miriam, I ended..."
"I had an amazing experience working with Miriam on my kitchen origination project. She helped me fit a lot of pantry foods into a small space, organize and label all the containers, and organize all my spices. My kitchen is so much easier to navigate. She also helped me beautify..."
"This was my first remodel and Miriam walked me through the process from start to finish. It seemed daunting, but Miriam was patient and helped me articulate my vision. The end result is fantastic. I highly recommend hiring her."
"Miriam worked within our budget and time constraints while providing actionable solutions using our existing furniture. She asked the right questions, understood our needs, and came up with creative ideas to accomplish all our goals. I would definitely call Miriam again if I needed the help!"
"Miriam helped me focus my vision for my space and select furniture and fixtures that were cohesive while still being visually interesting. She provided practical advice on rug sizing and lighting fixture height that I still rely on. I enjoyed the collaborative experience of working with her and appreciated the..."
"I chose working with Miriam because I didn't want to use one of those designers who charges as a percent of the project cost - just wanted to consult as needed on design selections Miriam was great with her flexibility and finding things that I would like (picture frames with..."
"Miriam at Your Interior Design Coach has been incredible to work with. Moving into a new home, I knew I wanted it to look stylish and feel like me, but I wasn’t sure where to start. Instead of just throwing ideas at me, Miriam really took the time to understand..."
"I used to get completely overwhelmed by interior design choices. Working with Miriam eased that burden! She helped me make decisions by asking the questions I didn't know to ask and teaching me how to look at materials. She was calm, patient, and super knowledgeable. Thanks to Miriam, I ended..."
"I had an amazing experience working with Miriam on my kitchen origination project. She helped me fit a lot of pantry foods into a small space, organize and label all the containers, and organize all my spices. My kitchen is so much easier to navigate. She also helped me beautify..."
"This was my first remodel and Miriam walked me through the process from start to finish. It seemed daunting, but Miriam was patient and helped me articulate my vision. The end result is fantastic. I highly recommend hiring her."
"Miriam worked within our budget and time constraints while providing actionable solutions using our existing furniture. She asked the right questions, understood our needs, and came up with creative ideas to accomplish all our goals. I would definitely call Miriam again if I needed the help!"
"Miriam helped me focus my vision for my space and select furniture and fixtures that were cohesive while still being visually interesting. She provided practical advice on rug sizing and lighting fixture height that I still rely on. I enjoyed the collaborative experience of working with her and appreciated the..."
"I chose working with Miriam because I didn't want to use one of those designers who charges as a percent of the project cost - just wanted to consult as needed on design selections Miriam was great with her flexibility and finding things that I would like (picture frames with..."
"Miriam at Your Interior Design Coach has been incredible to work with. Moving into a new home, I knew I wanted it to look stylish and feel like me, but I wasn’t sure where to start. Instead of just throwing ideas at me, Miriam really took the time to understand..."
"I used to get completely overwhelmed by interior design choices. Working with Miriam eased that burden! She helped me make decisions by asking the questions I didn't know to ask and teaching me how to look at materials. She was calm, patient, and super knowledgeable. Thanks to Miriam, I ended..."
"I had an amazing experience working with Miriam on my kitchen origination project. She helped me fit a lot of pantry foods into a small space, organize and label all the containers, and organize all my spices. My kitchen is so much easier to navigate. She also helped me beautify..."
"This was my first remodel and Miriam walked me through the process from start to finish. It seemed daunting, but Miriam was patient and helped me articulate my vision. The end result is fantastic. I highly recommend hiring her."
"Miriam worked within our budget and time constraints while providing actionable solutions using our existing furniture. She asked the right questions, understood our needs, and came up with creative ideas to accomplish all our goals. I would definitely call Miriam again if I needed the help!"
"Miriam helped me focus my vision for my space and select furniture and fixtures that were cohesive while still being visually interesting. She provided practical advice on rug sizing and lighting fixture height that I still rely on. I enjoyed the collaborative experience of working with her and appreciated the..."
"I chose working with Miriam because I didn't want to use one of those designers who charges as a percent of the project cost - just wanted to consult as needed on design selections Miriam was great with her flexibility and finding things that I would like (picture frames with..."
"Miriam at Your Interior Design Coach has been incredible to work with. Moving into a new home, I knew I wanted it to look stylish and feel like me, but I wasn’t sure where to start. Instead of just throwing ideas at me, Miriam really took the time to understand..."
YIDC combines formal design education, nearly two decades of experience, and a deeply collaborative approach to deliver results that truly fit your life.
Miriam holds a BA in Interior Design from the Interior Designers Institute, grounding every recommendation in proven design principles.
With nearly 20 years of experience serving Bay Area and Silicon Valley clients, YIDC brings deep local knowledge to every project.
Every recommendation is crafted to work within your timeline and budget, maximizing impact without unnecessary expense.
YIDC helps Bay Area homeowners and hosts build genuine confidence, turning overwhelming design decisions into clear, achievable action plans.
Dedicated expertise focused entirely on your design success.
Interior Design Coach / Founder
Miriam Saadati is the founder of Your Interior Design Coach (YIDC) and the creative force behind every client solution. Armed with a BA in Interior Design from the Interior Designers Institute and nearly 20 years of hands-on experience, Miriam launched YIDC to serve the homeowners, Airbnb hosts, contractors, and real estate agents who find themselves stuck on design decisions or overwhelmed by the process. Her approach is refreshingly collaborative—she asks the questions clients didn't know to ask, brings clarity to confusing spaces, and delivers practical, budget-friendly solutions that clients can act on immediately. Serving Orange County, the Bay Area, and Las Vegas (with online consultations available), Miriam has built a reputation for creative problem solving that builds confidence and turns design challenges into beautiful, functional results.
A design consultant assesses your space, identifies functional or aesthetic challenges, and provides expert recommendations on layout, furniture, finishes, and decor. At YIDC, Miriam goes further by coaching you through decisions, helping you get unstuck, and delivering practical solutions tailored to your budget and lifestyle.
YIDC proudly serves clients across the Bay Area, Orange County, Las Vegas, and virtually anywhere via online consultations.
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Formally trained at the Interior Designers Institute.
Two decades of professional interior design expertise.
Consistently top-rated by clients on Google.
Contact me for a free consultation.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give me a direct call at +1 408-306-5003.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give me a direct call at +1 408-306-5003.