Transform your kitchen into the heart of your home with expert design coaching that eliminates overwhelm and ensures confident decision-making. Whether you're planning a full remodel or updating key elements, we guide you through every choice, from layout and cabinetry to lighting and finishes, helping you create a beautiful, functional space that fits your lifestyle and budget while avoiding costly mistakes.
Comprehensive kitchen design support from initial planning through final installation, ensuring your remodel delivers the functionality and style you envision.
Expert consultation throughout your kitchen renovation, helping you make confident decisions on layout, cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and finishes while coordinating seamlessly with your contractor to keep your project on schedule and within budget.
Strategic kitchen layout planning that maximizes workflow efficiency, storage capacity, and functionality. We analyze your cooking habits and lifestyle needs to create a floor plan that works perfectly for how you use your kitchen daily.
Rapid support when urgent design decisions arise during construction. Get immediate professional guidance on contractor questions, material substitutions, or unexpected layout challenges to avoid costly delays and mistakes in your kitchen remodel.
One-on-one expert guidance for all your kitchen design questions, from cabinet style selection and color schemes to lighting placement and hardware choices. Receive personalized recommendations that align with your vision and practical needs.
Professional as-built and proposed drawings prepared specifically for city permitting requirements. We create accurate, permit-ready documentation that expedites approval and ensures your kitchen remodel meets all local building codes and regulations.
Your dedicated advocate throughout the kitchen remodel process, providing budget oversight, contractor bid comparison, scope clarification, and quality control. We protect your interests and ensure your vision is realized exactly as planned.
We begin by understanding how you use your kitchen, what frustrates you about your current space, and what you dream about for your new kitchen. Through thoughtful questions, we help you articulate your vision clearly, considering your cooking style, storage needs, entertaining habits, and aesthetic preferences to establish a solid foundation for your remodel.
See how we've helped homeowners achieve their dream kitchens with confidence and clarity throughout the remodel process.
"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..."
We empower you to make confident design decisions that create the kitchen you've always wanted.
Benefit from almost two decades of professional interior design experience and a BA in Interior Design, ensuring informed guidance for every kitchen design decision.
Our specialty is getting you unstuck when kitchen design challenges arise, offering innovative solutions that work within your budget, timeline, and existing space constraints.
We don't just tell you what to do, we ask the questions you didn't know to ask, helping you discover and articulate your own vision while building confidence throughout the remodel process.
From one-time consultations to ongoing remodel support, emergency decision assistance to full permit drawings, we tailor our services to exactly what you need without unnecessary commitments or overhead.
Expert guidance backed by education and real-world experience.
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 reasonable kitchen remodel budget typically ranges from $15,000 to $50,000+ depending on the scope of work, materials selected, and your location. Minor remodels focusing on cosmetic updates (cabinet refacing, new countertops, paint) may cost $15,000-$25,000, while mid-range remodels with new cabinets and appliances typically run $25,000-$50,000. Major remodels involving layout changes, high-end finishes, or structural modifications can exceed $75,000. We help you establish a realistic budget based on your priorities and guide material selections that deliver the best value for your investment.
Graduate of Interior Designers Institute
Two decades serving homeowners and professionals
Consistently rated excellent by clients
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.