Stephanie Thornton Plymale is the visionary founder and CEO of the Heritage School of Interior Design (HSID). With a deep-rooted passion for design and a lifelong commitment to helping others achieve their dreams, Stephanie has dedicated her career to empowering aspiring designers to create beautiful, meaningful spaces and build their dream lives.

Stephanie’s journey to becoming a leader in the design world is both inspiring and compelling. Growing up in multiple foster homes, she never experienced the true meaning of home until she created one for herself. This personal journey fueled her desire to help others find the joy and stability that a well-designed space can bring. Her deep love for home and design shines through in everything she does, from her work at HSID to her social media presence, where she inspires her followers by using her home as a creative canvas.

In addition to her role at HSID, Stephanie is a best-selling author. Her memoir, “American Daughter“, has resonated with readers around the world and earned endorsements from “The Today Show”, “The New York Times Book Review”, “The Washington Post”, and many others. She is currently working on her second book, “Heritage Spaces”, which is set to be released in Fall 2025.

Stephanie is not only a passionate entrepreneur and author but also a dedicated mother to three amazing children and wife to her high school sweetheart, Jim. On weekends, you can often find her exploring her favorite antique stores, searching for the perfect piece to add character and charm to her home. Stephanie’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance, creativity, and the belief that everyone deserves to live in a space that feels like home.