Interior Design Consultations
One-on-one expert design guidance for homeowners and renters seeking personalized advice on layout, furniture, lighting, and finishes, without full-service commitment.
Feeling overwhelmed by design decisions? Your Interior Design Coach brings nearly 20 years of expertise to homeowners, Airbnb hosts, contractors, and real estate agents across California. From Bay Area townhomes to Orange County residences, we deliver creative problem-solving, space planning, and personalized design coaching that gets you unstuck and confident in your space.
Comprehensive design consulting solutions tailored to homeowners, hosts, contractors, and agents across California.
One-on-one expert design guidance for homeowners and renters seeking personalized advice on layout, furniture, lighting, and finishes, without full-service commitment.
Strategic layout planning that improves functionality, flow, and efficiency within your home, ideal for small spaces and open-concept living common across California.
Expert design input throughout your renovation, helping with finish selections, contractor coordination, and critical decisions to keep your project on track.
Boost bookings and guest reviews with strategic interior design tailored for short-term rental properties, optimizing layout, furnishings, and visual appeal.
Seamless transition support for your new home, covering furniture placement, space evaluation, downsizing or upsizing assistance, and layout planning before move-in.
Accurate as-built and proposed drawings prepared quickly for city permit submittal, contractor coordination, and renovation planning aligned with local approval requirements.
California homes come in every shape, Bay Area condos, Orange County family residences, and everything in between, each with its own design challenges. At YIDC, we specialize in creative interior design problem-solving that helps you get unstuck. Whether you're navigating a remodel, preparing a rental listing, or simply can't figure out what's off about a room, we ask the right questions, clarify your vision, and build an actionable plan using what you already have, all within your budget and timeline.
See how California 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..."
We combine formal education, nearly two decades of hands-on experience, and a people-first approach to deliver design solutions that truly work.
Miriam holds a BA in Interior Design from the Interior Designers Institute, ensuring design decisions are rooted in professional training.
Nearly 20 years of practical design expertise serving California homeowners, hosts, and real estate professionals across diverse property types.
We work within your budget and time constraints, maximizing impact using existing furniture and cost-effective solutions tailored to your needs.
Our coaching approach gets you unstuck and builds lasting design confidence, empowering you to make decisions well beyond our engagement.
Experienced, approachable design expertise you can count on.
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.
At YIDC, pricing is tailored to each client's needs based on the scope and level of involvement. A free initial consultation is available for many services, allowing us to understand your project before quoting. This flexible approach ensures you only pay for the support you actually need, whether that's a single session or ongoing guidance.
Providing expert space design consulting across California and beyond, in-person and online.
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Formally trained at the Interior Designers Institute.
Two decades of trusted residential design expertise.
Consistently top-rated by clients on Google.
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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.