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Feeling overwhelmed by remodel decisions, contractor questions, or finish selections? Your Interior Design Coach brings nearly 20 years of hands-on experience to guide you through every stage of your renovation—helping you make confident, cost-effective choices without the stress. Whether you're tackling a kitchen refresh or a full home remodel, expert design guidance is just a consultation away.

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Our Remodel Consulting Services

From renovation planning and permit drawings to emergency design support, we offer expert guidance at every stage of your remodel.

Remodel Support & Design Guidance

Expert interior design consulting throughout your renovation—covering layout decisions, finish selections, material guidance, and contractor coordination to keep your remodel on track and on budget.

Owner's Representative Services

Homeowner-focused advocacy during construction and remodeling, including contractor bid comparison, scope clarification, estimate review, and professional project oversight so your interests are always protected.

Permit Drawings & Documentation

Accurate as-built and proposed layout drawings prepared quickly for city permit submittal, contractor coordination, and renovation planning—aligned with local approval requirements.

Emergency Design Consultations

Rapid, time-sensitive design support for active remodels—resolving urgent contractor questions, preventing costly mistakes, and delivering immediate professional design input when you need it most.

Space Planning & Optimization

Strategic interior layout planning to improve functionality, flow, and efficiency—covering furniture placement, room layout optimization, and customized space solutions tailored to your lifestyle.

Interior Design Consultations

One-on-one expert sessions providing personalized design direction, layout and furniture guidance, lighting and finishes advice, and practical interior solutions without full-service project engagement.

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Our Proven 5-Step Remodel Consulting Process

Step 1: Free Discovery Consultation

We start with a no-obligation conversation to understand your remodel goals, current challenges, timeline, and budget. This helps us determine exactly where you need support and how we can best serve your project from day one.

Step 2: Design Assessment & Problem Diagnosis

Step 3: Tailored Design Strategy & Recommendations

Step 4: Contractor Coordination & Documentation

Step 5: Final Review & Confidence Check

Trusted By Homeowners

Success Stories

See how we've helped homeowners, contractors, and agents turn remodel stress into confident, beautiful results.

"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 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..."

Krupa Levinson
Krupa Levinson

"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..."

Anita Magaña
Anita Magaña

"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 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..."

"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..."

Tim Craxton
Tim Craxton

"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 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..."

Krupa Levinson
Krupa Levinson

"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..."

Anita Magaña
Anita Magaña

"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 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..."

"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..."

Tim Craxton
Tim Craxton

"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 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..."

Krupa Levinson
Krupa Levinson

"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..."

Anita Magaña
Anita Magaña

"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 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..."

"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..."

Tim Craxton
Tim Craxton
The YIDC Difference

Why Choose Your Interior Design Coach?

We bring expertise, empathy, and practical solutions to every remodel—helping you move forward with confidence.

Proven Expertise

A BA in Interior Design and nearly 20 years of experience means you get reliable, professional guidance on every remodel decision.

Budget-Conscious

We work within your real-world budget and time constraints, delivering cost-effective design solutions without unnecessary extras.

You Stay Unstuck

We specialize in creative problem-solving, asking the right questions to break through decision paralysis and keep your remodel moving forward.

Flexible & Local

Serving Orange County, the Bay Area, Las Vegas, and clients nationwide via online consultations—expert help is always within reach.

Meet Your Design Coach

Expert guidance from a seasoned interior design professional.

Miriam Saadati

Interior Design Coach / Founder

Miriam Saadati is the founder of Your Interior Design Coach (YIDC) and holds a BA in Interior Design from the Interior Designers Institute. With almost 20 years of hands-on experience, she created YIDC to empower homeowners, long-term renters, Airbnb and Vrbo hosts, contractors, and real estate agents who feel stuck on design decisions or lack the resources to move forward confidently. Miriam's approach is deeply collaborative—she asks the right questions, listens carefully, and delivers practical, actionable solutions that work with your existing furniture and budget. She specializes in creative interior design problem-solving, remodel consulting, space planning, permit drawings, and short-term rental optimization. Her mission is simple: to empower you to accomplish your interior design dreams, one confident decision at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a reasonable budget for remodeling?

A reasonable remodel budget varies by scope, but a general guideline is 5–15% of your home's value for a kitchen or bathroom remodel, and up to 20% for larger whole-home renovations. During your consultation, we help you prioritize decisions to maximize impact within your specific budget—whether that's $5,000 or $100,000.

What does a remodel consultant actually do?

Do I need a remodel consultant if I already have a contractor?

How quickly can I get emergency design support during an active remodel?

Do you provide permit drawings for city submittals?

Are consultations available online or only in person?

What is Owner's Representative service and do I need it?

How do I get started with Your Interior Design Coach?

Still Have Remodel Questions?

Talk to Miriam directly for personalized advice and a free consultation.

Where We Serve

Providing expert remodel consulting across key regions and online for clients everywhere.

3 Regions + Online

Service Areas

Online Nationwide

Availability

5-Star Rated

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Do We Service Your Area?

We serve clients in Orange County, the Bay Area, Las Vegas, and online nationwide—reach out to confirm availability.

Qualified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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BA in Interior Design

Formal degree from the Interior Designers Institute.

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Nearly 20 Years Experience

Two decades of professional interior design expertise.

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5-Star Rated Service

Perfect 5-star rating from verified client reviews.

Ready to Tackle Your Remodel with Confidence?

Fill out the form below to schedule your free consultation with Miriam. Whether you're in the planning phase, mid-construction, or stuck on a key decision, we'll respond promptly and tailor our support to your project's needs.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 408-306-5003 You can also send us a quick email at