Interior Design Consultations
Receive expert one-on-one guidance for layout planning, furniture selection, lighting decisions, and finish choices. Get personalized direction and professional input without full-service commitment.
Transform your vision into reality with expert interior design coaching tailored to your unique lifestyle and goals. Whether you're upgrading your current space, preparing for a move, navigating a remodel, or optimizing a rental property, YIDC provides the clarity, confidence, and creative problem-solving you need to make decisions you'll love—without the overwhelm or commitment of full-service design.
From consultation to execution support, we provide comprehensive interior design coaching to help you confidently create the home you envision.
Receive expert one-on-one guidance for layout planning, furniture selection, lighting decisions, and finish choices. Get personalized direction and professional input without full-service commitment.
Improve functionality and flow with strategic layout planning, furniture arrangement strategies, and efficient space utilization tailored to how you actually live in your home.
Navigate renovation projects with confidence through design decision assistance, material selection support, contractor coordination, and expert guidance that keeps your project on track and on budget.
Transition seamlessly into your new home with pre-move design planning, furniture placement strategies, space evaluation, and practical setup guidance for downsizing or upsizing.
Maximize bookings and guest satisfaction with guest-focused interior design, durable styling choices, occupancy-driven layouts, and aesthetic improvements that elevate your rental's appeal and reviews.
Enhance daily functionality with customized organizing systems, decluttering strategies, storage optimization, and lifestyle-based solutions that make your home work better for you.
At YIDC, we believe you shouldn't feel overwhelmed by interior design decisions. Our coaching approach combines nearly 20 years of professional expertise with collaborative partnership—asking the right questions, uncovering what you truly want, and providing actionable solutions using what you already have. We work within your budget and timeline, helping you articulate your vision and make confident choices from concept through completion.
Discover how YIDC has helped homeowners, hosts, and professionals transform their spaces with confidence.
"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..."
"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."
"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..."
"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 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..."
"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 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 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..."
"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."
"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..."
"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 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..."
"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 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 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..."
"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."
"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..."
"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 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..."
"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 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..."
We're not just designers—we're your creative problem-solving partners committed to your success.
BA in Interior Design and almost 20 years of hands-on experience solving real-world design challenges for diverse clients.
We coach you through decisions, increasing your design confidence while providing professional direction you can trust.
Work within your existing budget and timeline with solutions tailored to your lifestyle, whether you need a quick consultation or ongoing support.
From residential design and move planning to Airbnb optimization and staging feedback, we serve homeowners, renters, hosts, contractors, and agents.
Experienced, approachable, and committed to your vision.
Interior Design Coach / Founder
With her BA in Interior Design from the Interior Designers Institute and almost 20 years of experience, Miriam created Your Interior Design Coach (YIDC) to serve homeowners, Airbnb hosts, contractors, and real estate agents who struggle with design confidence or need creative problem-solving support. Miriam specializes in helping clients get unstuck—whether they're upgrading their space, moving to a new home, navigating a remodel, or preparing a property for sale. She believes everyone can overcome their interior design challenges with the right guidance, and her mission is to empower clients to accomplish their design dreams. Through collaborative coaching, practical advice, and actionable solutions, Miriam walks clients through the process from start to finish, asking the questions they didn't know to ask and helping them articulate their vision with confidence.
How much does a design consultant charge?
At YIDC, services are tailored to each client's unique needs, with pricing determined by the scope and level of involvement required. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your project and provide a transparent estimate based on your specific goals and budget.
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Schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward the home you've been dreaming of.
Interior Designers Institute graduate
Nearly two decades of design expertise
Perfect Google rating from satisfied clients
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For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 408-306-5003 You can also send us a quick email at
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 408-306-5003 You can also send us a quick email at