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 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."
"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 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 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!"
"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 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."
"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 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 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!"
"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 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."
"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 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 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!"
"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 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 brings nearly 20 years of professional experience to every client engagement. She earned her BA in Interior Design from the Interior Designers Institute, giving her a rigorous foundation in space planning, layout theory, and design principles. Miriam created YIDC to serve the homeowners, Airbnb hosts, contractors, and real estate agents throughout California who feel stuck with design decisions and need a practical, empathetic expert in their corner. Her specialty is creative interior design problem-solving—asking the questions clients didn't know to ask, clarifying their vision, and delivering actionable plans that work within real budgets and timelines. Serving Orange County, the Bay Area, Las Vegas, and online clients nationwide, Miriam is committed to empowering every client to accomplish their interior design dreams.
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.
Reach out for a free consultation and get personalized answers from Miriam directly.
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Formally trained at the Interior Designers Institute.
Two decades of trusted residential design expertise.
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Fill out the form below to schedule your free consultation with Miriam. Whether you're in Orange County, the Bay Area, or connecting online, we'll get you unstuck and moving toward the home you've always envisioned.
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