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Turn Your Passion into Your Livelihood

 

Enrollment for Winter and Spring is now open!
Start your career in interior design in as little as six months.

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Your Success is Our Mission

Heritage School of Interior Design is 100% focused on Interior Design and provides a comprehensive, accelerated program that includes the creative, technical and business training to launch a career in interior design.

FOCUSED


Learn everything you need

Our curriculum is designed to efficiently educate students with hands-on experience, at a lower cost. This intensive approach empowers students with a competitive portfolio and professional presentation skills.

ROOTED


Integrate into the industry

We introduce students to vendors, makers, manufacturers and other design professionals who can help support and launch their careers. This enables students to become active members of the local design community. 

ACCOMPLISHED


Join our community of success

Nearly 100% of Heritage students graduate, and greater than 85% work in the interior design industry. Many have launched successful careers, winning awards and have been featured in prestigious design publications.

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Our Approach

Heritage School of Interior Design provides aspiring designers the opportunity to cultivate their talents through hands-on learning programs. Students transform their passion into an extraordinary design portfolio and an industry network in as little as six months. We foster a learning environment to develop students’ confidence as they apply the knowledge and skills necessary to professionally succeed in the interior design industry. Highly accomplished instructors and a laser-focused curriculum propel students toward their own success stories.

Heritage is expanding! Our current schools are located in Portland, Seattle and Denver and we look forward to offering the Heritage education in more destination cities. Our next location is scheduled for Las Vegas, Nevada. See Our Campuses below for more information about each location.

Our Campuses

PORTLAND

DENVER

SEATTLE

CALIFORNIA

Some of our Success Stories

  • A Move to Denver Inspired Coco Lawson to Reinvent Herself!

    Denver,Success Stories / November 14, 2019

  • Darcy Davis Becomes an Interior Designer After a Long Career as an Optician

    Success Stories / October 22, 2019

  • Shannon Southwell Headshot
    Shannon Southwell Fulfills her Entrepreneurial Spirit and Passion for Design with her own Design Business

    Portland,Success Stories / August 21, 2019

  • patty-buckley
    Patty Buckley’s Never-Ending Love for the Arts Led Her to Heritage

    Denver,Success Stories / August 21, 2019

  • Samantha-Ivari
    Samantha Ivari Starts Her Design Career at Egg & Dart in the Denver Design District

    Denver,Success Stories / July 25, 2019

  • Caitlin-Dewey
    Caitlin Quickly Launched into the the Interior Design Industry with a position at Robbins Weiner Design

    Denver,Success Stories / July 25, 2019

  • Lindsey Petersen
    Lindsey Lands Interior Design Job at Airbnb

    Portland,Success Stories / July 23, 2019

  • quinlan headshot
    Quinlan Walther Launches her Company: Studio Q While Still in School!

    Portland,Success Stories / July 23, 2019

  • Mandy Ho
    Mandy Exchanged her Corporate Career for a Creative One and is Now a Blooming Interior Designer

    Portland,Success Stories / June 7, 2019

  • therese-blog-photo
    Denver Grad Therese Diederich Thrives as a Design Consultant at Studio Como

    Denver,Success Stories / June 4, 2019

  • sydney mcmanness
    The Quote, “Be the Girl Who Decided to Go For It!” Motivated Sydney to Explore a Brand-New Chapter of her Life

    Denver,Success Stories / May 30, 2019

  • Claudia Folk Wright Heritage Denver
    Choral Singer Claudia Folk Wright Pursues New Creative Career at Heritage

    Denver,Success Stories / May 20, 2019

  • This Mom of Two Finds Happiness in a Career that Allows her to Prioritize her Girls and have a Career She Loves!

    Portland,Success Stories / May 9, 2019

  • Stephanie-Kennedy
    Stephanie Spent Many Years in the Healthcare Industry but Always had One Foot in the World of Design

    Seattle,Success Stories / April 25, 2019

  • Laura Bowman Seattle Washington
    Laura Bowman Followed her Heart and it Led her to Heritage!

    Seattle,Success Stories / April 9, 2019

  • stewart-horner
    After a Successful Design Career at Nike, Stewart Explores his Talent and Passion for Interior Design

    Portland,Success Stories / April 9, 2019

  • Martha Dane
    Martha Discovers her Purpose as a Designer is to Create Spaces that Empower Meaningful Connection

    Portland,Success Stories / April 1, 2019

  • Bryan shriver
    The Creation of Shriver Custom Design Co.

    Success Stories / March 15, 2019

  • Olga-Abbott
    An Inspiring Story About Olga Abbott who Grew Up in Siberia but found Home in Portland and at Heritage

    Portland,Success Stories / March 10, 2019

  • Nikki Childress
    As a Retired Army Vet, Nothing is Standing in Nikki’s Way of Becoming an Interior Designer!

    Denver,Success Stories / March 7, 2019

  • twyla-gurnea
    Twyla Gurlea Takes her Color Consulting Business to the Next Level with an Interior Design Education

    Denver,Success Stories / March 7, 2019

  • Joanie Atkinson heritage portland
    Joanie Moved from Virginia to Portland to Attend Heritage and to Follow her Passion for Becoming an Interior Designer

    Portland,Success Stories / December 1, 2018

  • Jennifer Porter Denver, CO
    Heritage Provided Jennifer with the Opportunity to Marry her Love of History with her Love of Design

    Denver,Success Stories / November 9, 2018

  • Adam-Roper-Heritage
    Adam’s Creative and Passionate Heart is Bettering Our Community

    Portland,Success Stories / November 8, 2018

  • tara dawkins
    Designer Spotlight: Tara Dawkins Creates a Beautiful Whiskey Lounge for Her Portland Clients!

    Portland,Success Stories / October 15, 2018

  • Emily Yates Heritage Denver
    Emily Yates: From Student to Student Relations Manager

    Denver,Success Stories / July 31, 2018

  • Audra White
    Audra’s Passion for Interior Design and Holistic Wellness Come Together Through her Business: Cultivated Space

    Portland,Success Stories / July 15, 2018

  • A Mother’s Dedication to Home Inspires her Daughter’s Career

    Denver,Success Stories / May 9, 2018

  • calista denver, co
    Cali’s Passion for Refurbishing Furniture Expands to the Renovation of Unique Interior Spaces

    Denver,Success Stories / May 8, 2018

  • Ann-Tristani-Heritage-Denver
    Ann’s All-Encompassing Passion for the Pursuit of Beauty Led her to Heritage School of Interior Design Denver

    Denver,Success Stories / January 29, 2018

  • maira garcia Portland Oregon
    An Inspirational Upbringing Led Maira Garcia to Her Dream Career

    Portland,Success Stories / December 13, 2017

  • An International Path Brought Julia McGinnis To Heritage

    Portland,Success Stories / November 13, 2017

  • jenny-puerner-heritage
    A Year Of Change Propelled Jenny Puerner Into A Successful Design Career

    Portland,Success Stories / October 17, 2017

  • Julie-Nolta-Heritage
    Beautiful Design By Heritage Grad Julie Nolta For The Barclay House At The 2017 NW Natural Street Of Dreams

    Portland,Success Stories / September 20, 2017

  • sukriti-pansari-heritage-school-300x300
    A Story Of Love, Commitment And Determination

    Portland,Success Stories / June 15, 2017

  • Irene-Tokstad-Blog HeadShot
    Irene Tokstad’s Passion, Strength, and Commitment to Success has Rewarded Her with the Career of Her Dreams

    Portland,Success Stories / May 30, 2017

  • Interior Design Was The Career Path Katie Had Been Searching For

    Portland,Success Stories / May 23, 2017

  • noelle-ryan-interiors--768x861
    As a Naturally Creative Person, Noelle Found That a Career in Interior Design Was a Perfect Fit!

    Portland,Success Stories / May 12, 2017

  • katie-andersen-heritage-portland
    Not Only Did Katie Make Lifelong Friends, She Got Her Dream Job!

    Portland,Success Stories / April 27, 2017

  • The Courage to Change Course Rewarded Olya with the Career Of Her Dreams

    Portland,Success Stories / April 11, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete the program?

6 months, or 2 terms is the minimum for the Master Certification Program. Upon beginning the Fundamentals program, students may take up to 2 years to complete all of the courses required for the Masters Certification Program.

How many clock hours is the Master Certification Program?

438 hours total

What do I receive at the end of the program?

Upon completion of the Fundamentals of Interior Design Program you will receive a Certificate of Interior Custom Design. In Denver you receive a Certification in Fundamentals of Interior Design.

Upon completion of the Master Certification Program you will receive a Professional Certificate of Interior Custom Design. In Denver you receive an Interior Design Master Certification.

What is the average class size?

There is an average of 15 students in each class.

What is the placement rate of Heritage graduates?

Over 80% of Heritage alumni find work within 6 months of graduation.

What is the starting income for an interior designer?

It varies greatly by the role, its commission structure, years of relatable experience and whether you are employed in a company or in business for yourself. According to data from PayScale.com, the average income for an interior designer is $35,000 – 69,000 per year.

What areas of the industry are employing Heritage grads?

Independent (self-employed) Interior Designers
Trade Only Material Showrooms
Retail Showrooms
Residential Interior Design Companies
Commercial Interior Design Firms
Event Design
Staging Design
E-Design

Is there a payment plan option for tuition?

Students can make 3 equivalent and consecutive monthly payments for the Fundamentals Program and Master Certification Program.

Will I be ready to take the NCIDQ exam after graduating?

Our learning programs at Heritage do not offer eligible credits toward the NCIDQ exam. We are weighing the benefits of becoming federally accredited, which would allow credits from our learning programs to be applied toward the NCIDQ exam. There is an Alternative Review Program through NCIDQ for candidates who are unable to traditionally document the minimum educational requirement for exam eligibility if this certification is important to you. You can find more information at this site: www.cidq.org/alternative-review-program

What is the demographic of Heritage students?

We have a diverse student body with ages ranging from 18 – 75! The majority of our students are pursuing their second or third career change – transitioning to Interior Design from a variety of backgrounds. Other cohorts of students include those attending directly after high school and those in their mid-20’s who have completed a two or four-year degree and are now pivoting their career focus and supplementing their higher education with an interior design-centric education. All of our students are creative, passionate individuals who are eager to learn, apply themselves and get working in the industry!

Empower Your Creativity With an Education

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Take the First Step

Our application process begins with an informational interview. Please complete the Student Information form to tell us about yourself, and then you will be contacted to schedule an informational interview.

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  • ABOUT
    • OWNER & CEO
      • Memoir: American Daughter
    • HERITAGE TEAM
    • SUCCESS STORIES
    • DESIGN ASSOCIATIONS
    • CAREER SERVICES
    • STUDENT WORK GALLERY
  • CAMPUSES
    • PORTLAND
    • DENVER
    • SEATTLE
    • CALIFORNIA
  • ADMISSIONS
  • BLOG
  • CONTACT US
  • PRESS
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