877-726-1158
Heritage School of Interior DesignHeritage School of Interior DesignHeritage School of Interior DesignHeritage School of Interior Design
  • ABOUT
    • OWNER & CEO
    • HERITAGE TEAM
    • RIDQC CERTIFICATION
    • STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
    • DESIGN ASSOCIATIONS
    • CAREER SERVICES
  • SUCCESS STORIES
  • CAMPUSES
    • PORTLAND
    • DENVER
    • SEATTLE
    • DALLAS
    • SALT LAKE CITY
    • LOS ANGELES – FALL 2026!
    • VIRTUAL
  • APPLY NOW
  • EDITORIAL
    • HERITAGE DESIGN MAGAZINE
    • PUBLICATIONS
  • CONTACT US
  • PRESS
  • HSID OWNER/PARTNER

Denver’s Interior Design School

Located in the RiNo Art District, in the heart of Denver, Colorado

Our interior design school, located in the RiNo Art District, provides aspiring designers the opportunity to cultivate their natural design talents through hands-on learning programs in a supportive classroom environment. Our curriculum enables students to transform their passion into an extraordinary design portfolio. Students build confidence as they acquire the knowledge and skills required to succeed professionally in the industry.

SCHEDULE A TOUR

DENVER INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMS


  • CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
  • COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
  • WINTER 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE
  • SPRING 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE
  • FALL 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE

Fundamentals of Interior Design

Students receive a Certification in Fundamentals of Interior Design once they complete the Fundamentals of Interior Design Program. In this program, students develop a competitive portfolio and expansive knowledge base which empowers them to work in the Interior Design industry. Projects include the full design and presentation of two residential spaces, including an entire home as the final project. Additional client-specific and concept-based activities are incorporated throughout the course to enforce learning and presentation skills. This program puts equal focus toward core design knowledge, design expression and business practices that together enable students to become successful industry professionals.

»Learn More

Master Certification Program

Students receive an Interior Design Master Certification once they complete the Master Certification Program. This program combines the Fundamentals of Interior Design Program with a series of required courses that provide students with a comprehensive, business-minded interior design education. The Master Certification Program requires completion of the following courses:

    • Fundamentals of Interior Design
    • Digital Presentation
    • Intro to AutoCAD
    • Advanced AutoCAD
    • SketchUp
    • Intro to Kitchen and Bath
    • Revit
    • Commercial Design
    • Construction Basics
    • Professional Development

»Learn More

Upon completion of the Master Certification Program, graduates are eligible to complete the RIDQC exam to become certified. Learn more about RIDQC here.

Individual courses may also be taken by students not enrolled in the Master Certification Program, and by industry professionals with relevant design education or work experience. Read more about all of our courses on the Course Descriptions tab.

Course Details

To view the overview and schedule for each course, please click on the links in the list to the right. Courses are listed in the recommended order of completion.

Fundamentals of Interior Design

Digital Presentation

Intro to AutoCAD

Advanced AutoCAD

SketchUp

Kitchen & Bath Design

Revit

Commercial Design

Professional Development

Construction Basics

Winter 2026 Course Schedule


Fundamentals of Interior Design (Full-time)

Day: Monday – Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Date: January 5 – March 25 (No class Feb. 16)

Digital Presentation

Day: Friday
Time: 9:00am – 11:30am
Date: January 9 – February 13

Intro to AutoCAD

Day: Friday
Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Date: January 9 – February 13

Advanced AutoCAD

Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: January 7 – February 11

OR

Day: Friday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: February 20 – March 27

SketchUp

Day: Friday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: February 20 – March 27

OR

Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Date: February 18 – March 25

Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design

Day: Friday
Time: 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Date: January 9 – February 27

Revit

Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Date: January 8 – March 5

Commercial Design

Day: Thursday
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Date: January 8 – March 26

Professional Development

Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: February 18 – March 25

Construction Basics

Day: Wednesday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: February 18 – March 25

Spring 2026 Course Schedule


Fundamentals of Interior Design (Full-time)

Day: Monday – Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Date: April 6 – June 24 (No class May 25)

Digital Presentation

Day: Friday
Time: 8:30am – 11:00am
Date: April 10 – May 15

Intro to AutoCAD

Day: Friday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: April 10 – May 15

Advanced AutoCAD

Day: Friday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: May 22 – June 26

SketchUp

Day: Friday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: May 22 – June 26

Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design

Day: Friday
Time: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Date: April 10 – May 29

Revit

Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Date: April 9 – June 4

Commercial Design

Day: Thursday
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Date: April 9 – June 25

Professional Development

Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: May 20 – June 24

Construction Basics

Day: Wednesday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: May 20 – June 24

Fall 2026 Course Schedule


Fundamentals of Interior Design (Full-time)

Day: Monday – Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Date: September 14 – December 9 (No class Nov. 23 – 25)

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Part-time)

Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Date: September 19 – March 27 (No class Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Jan. 2, Feb. 13)

Digital Presentation

Day: Friday
Time: 8:30am – 11:00am
Date: TBA

Intro to AutoCAD

Day: Friday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: TBA

Advanced AutoCAD

Day: Friday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: TBA

SketchUp

Day: Friday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: TBA

Intro to Kitchen & Bath Design

Day: Friday
Time: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Date: TBA

Revit

Day: Thursday
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Date: TBA

Commercial Design

Day: Thursday
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Date: TBA

Professional Development

Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Date: TBA

Construction Basics

Day: Wednesday
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: TBA

Please Note: Course dates and times are subject to change based on extenuating circumstances.  You will be notified as far in advance as possible in the unlikely event this should occur.

View Interactive Course Calendar
View the Supply List

HEAR WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING

TUITION


Master Certification Program

Fundamentals of Interior Design
Digital Presentation
Intro to AutoCAD
Advanced AutoCAD
SketchUp
Kitchen & Bath Design
Revit
Commercial Design
Construction Basics
Professional Development

Total Tuition: $18,405

Individual Courses

Fundamentals of Interior Design: $8,990
Digital Presentation: $915
Intro to AutoCAD: $755
Advanced AutoCAD: $755
SketchUp: $755
Intro to Kitchen & Bath: $1,240
Revit: $1,110
Commercial Design: $2,375
Construction Basics: $755
Professional Development: $755

Financing Options


Students can make 3 equivalent and consecutive monthly payments for both the Fundamentals Program and Master Certification Program. Click here to see detailed payment plan options.

HSID Denver students are eligible to utilize the GI Bill.

CONTACT US

APPLICATION PROCESS


Step 1: Student Information

Complete the Student Information Form and schedule an appointment.

Take the First Step

Step 2: Apply for Admission

Complete and submit the online Application Form.

Complete the Application Form

Step 3: Enroll

Complete and submit the online Enrollment Agreement.

Complete the Enrollment Agreement

OUR DENVER TEAM


    • All
    • Administration
    • Board Member
    • Instructor

Rhonda Larson

Owner and Executive Director of HSID Denver

Elizabeth Berry

Director, Operations & Communications

Ashley Luke

Fundamentals of Interior Design & Commercial Design Instructor

Pamela Alcántara

Fundamentals of Interior Design Instructor

Elizabeth Lord-Levitt

Construction Basics Instructor

Christi Knapp

AutoCAD & SketchUp Instructor
ERICA-SWANSON-HERITAGE-DENVER

Erica Swanson

Kitchen & Bath and Digital Presentation Instructor

MacKenzie Rattan

Revit Instructor
Keri Hinterreiter and Erin Hildmann

Keri Hinterreiter & Erin Hildmann

Professional Development Instructors

Eli Hariton

Construction Basics Instructor

STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES


  • From HSID to High End Residential Design

    Featured,Seattle,Success Stories / January 29, 2026

  • Partnering for Success: How Two HSID Alumni Built a Design Business Together

    Denver,Success Stories / November 10, 2025

  • “I Wanted a Career That Truly Excited Me” – Ashlee’s Journey from Esthetics to Interior Design

    Success Stories,Utah / November 6, 2025

  • From Aerospace to Interior Design: Tawnee Buckingham’s Creative Journey

    Portland,Success Stories / October 9, 2025

  • Designing with Purpose: An Interview with Lisa, Co-Founder of Tandem Design Group

    Denver,Success Stories / August 28, 2025

  • Ulrika’s Story of Starting Over in a New Country and Career

    Portland,Success Stories / May 28, 2025

  • Jackie’s Journey to Creating Beautiful Spaces and Building a Meaningful Career

    Denver,Success Stories / May 20, 2025

  • From Berlin to Seattle: The Story Behind UMA Design Studio

    Seattle,Success Stories / February 6, 2025

  • How Being a Mom Fuels Morgan Miller’s Passion for Interior Design

    Denver,Student Spotlight,Success Stories / January 17, 2025

  • Fearless Journeys: How Emily and Alison Turned Passion into Interior Design Careers

    Portland,Success Stories / October 30, 2024

  • A Bold Leap of Faith: How I Left NYC and Found My Calling in Colorado

    Denver,Interior Design,Success Stories / July 8, 2024

  • From Runaway to Runway: A Story of Resilience and Design

    Interior Design,Seattle,Success Stories / June 27, 2024

CONNECT WITH OUR DENVER INTERIOR DESIGN SCHOOL


HSID Denver is independently owned and operated by Rhonda Larson.

How to Reach Us:

720.772.1025

2535 Walnut Street, Suite K
Denver, CO 80205

Follow Us:

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
@hsiddenver
Heritage School of Interior Design Denver

@hsiddenver

  • Learning can be fun and powerful. 🎉✨

At HSID, Revit and Commercial Design are two separate courses but together, they unlock your full potential as a designer.

In Commercial Design, you learn how to think big: space planning, codes, functionality, and solving real-world challenges for large-scale environments.

In Revit, you master the industry-standard software that transforms your ideas into professional drawings and models used in real firms every day.

One builds your creative strategy.
The other builds your technical power.

Together, they build confidence.
And confidence builds careers. 🚀

This is where future designers level up.
This is HSID.

#DesignYourFuture #CommercialInteriors #RevitTraining #InteriorDesignSchool #LearnByDoing
  • Our HSID Denver students didn’t just learn about pattern mixing,they brought it to life 🎨

From concept to composition, they jumped straight into an in-class activity where design theory turned into real decisions, real confidence, and real results.

This hands-on approach is at the heart of our program. Because true learning happens when you experiment, trust your instincts, and watch everything come together, just like it does in the real design world.

Thinking about joining? Spring term enrollment is now open!
More info in our bio ✨

#PatternMixing #StudentLife #SpringEnrollement  #HandsOnLearning #FutureDesigners
  • Learning beyond the classroom ✨

Last Wednesday marked our Fundamentals students’ first site visit. One of our stops was Azari Rugs in Denver, where students learned from Jay Azari and Farine Azari about the craftsmanship and origins of handmade rugs, and how to distinguish them from machine-made pieces. 

We also visited Design Logistics Warehouse, where students were introduced to the behind-the-scenes side of the design industry—receiving, inspection, storage, and white-glove installations—key services they’ll rely on when working with vendors and clients in their future design businesses. Real-world exposure like this builds practical, career-ready knowledge.

#InteriorDesignEducation #DesignStudents #HandsOnLearning #DesignIndustry #FutureDesigners
  • Real advice, straight from HSID Denver designers ✨

Our HSID Denver alumni came back to campus to share real-world insights, practical tips, and honest encouragement with current students during our latest Alumni Panel 🎤💬 From landing that first client to building a portfolio that truly stands out, their experiences are helping shape what’s next. This is the HSID Denver community—connected, supportive, and invested in each other’s growth 🤍✨

#HSIDDenver #InteriorDesignEducation #DesignCommunity #FutureDesigners #DesignCareers
  • At HSID, every term is a full design journey ✨📐

Our students don’t just learn concepts, they live the process. From in-depth research and concept development to presentations and thoughtful feedback, each stage is designed to build real-world skills and confidence.

Through collaboration, exploration, and refinement, students learn how to communicate their ideas clearly, defend their design decisions, and grow from constructive critique. This immersive experience ensures they’re not only creative, but prepared, professional, and ready for what’s next in the interior design industry 🎨💡

For more information on how to enroll in our Spring Term, please visit the link in our bio 🔗

#HSIDStudents #InteriorDesignEducation #DesignJourney #DesignStudioLife #FutureInteriorDesigners
  • Hand rendering is a core part of our interior design foundations. ✏️✨

Learning how to sketch furniture, render materials, and visually communicate interior spaces allows students to acquire skills that support every future studio, software, and design project. 

Beyond the technical value, this is a creative, hands-on process that encourages exploration, confidence, and joy in design.

#InteriorDesignEducation #HandRendering #DesignFoundations #InteriorDesignStudents #FutureDesigners
View on Instagram
@hsiddenver
@hsiddenver
•
Follow
Learning can be fun and powerful. 🎉✨ At HSID, Revit and Commercial Design are two separate courses but together, they unlock your full potential as a designer. In Commercial Design, you learn how to think big: space planning, codes, functionality, and solving real-world challenges for large-scale environments. In Revit, you master the industry-standard software that transforms your ideas into professional drawings and models used in real firms every day. One builds your creative strategy. The other builds your technical power. Together, they build confidence. And confidence builds careers. 🚀 This is where future designers level up. This is HSID. #DesignYourFuture #CommercialInteriors #RevitTraining #InteriorDesignSchool #LearnByDoing
21 hours ago
View on Instagram |
1/6
@hsiddenver
@hsiddenver
•
Follow
Our HSID Denver students didn’t just learn about pattern mixing,they brought it to life 🎨 From concept to composition, they jumped straight into an in-class activity where design theory turned into real decisions, real confidence, and real results. This hands-on approach is at the heart of our program. Because true learning happens when you experiment, trust your instincts, and watch everything come together, just like it does in the real design world. Thinking about joining? Spring term enrollment is now open! More info in our bio ✨ #PatternMixing #StudentLife #SpringEnrollement #HandsOnLearning #FutureDesigners
2 days ago
View on Instagram |
2/6
@hsiddenver
@hsiddenver
•
Follow
Learning beyond the classroom ✨ Last Wednesday marked our Fundamentals students’ first site visit. One of our stops was Azari Rugs in Denver, where students learned from Jay Azari and Farine Azari about the craftsmanship and origins of handmade rugs, and how to distinguish them from machine-made pieces. We also visited Design Logistics Warehouse, where students were introduced to the behind-the-scenes side of the design industry—receiving, inspection, storage, and white-glove installations—key services they’ll rely on when working with vendors and clients in their future design businesses. Real-world exposure like this builds practical, career-ready knowledge. #InteriorDesignEducation #DesignStudents #HandsOnLearning #DesignIndustry #FutureDesigners
6 days ago
View on Instagram |
3/6
@hsiddenver
@hsiddenver
•
Follow
Real advice, straight from HSID Denver designers ✨ Our HSID Denver alumni came back to campus to share real-world insights, practical tips, and honest encouragement with current students during our latest Alumni Panel 🎤💬 From landing that first client to building a portfolio that truly stands out, their experiences are helping shape what’s next. This is the HSID Denver community—connected, supportive, and invested in each other’s growth 🤍✨ #HSIDDenver #InteriorDesignEducation #DesignCommunity #FutureDesigners #DesignCareers
7 days ago
View on Instagram |
4/6
@hsiddenver
@hsiddenver
•
Follow
At HSID, every term is a full design journey ✨📐 Our students don’t just learn concepts, they live the process. From in-depth research and concept development to presentations and thoughtful feedback, each stage is designed to build real-world skills and confidence. Through collaboration, exploration, and refinement, students learn how to communicate their ideas clearly, defend their design decisions, and grow from constructive critique. This immersive experience ensures they’re not only creative, but prepared, professional, and ready for what’s next in the interior design industry 🎨💡 For more information on how to enroll in our Spring Term, please visit the link in our bio 🔗 #HSIDStudents #InteriorDesignEducation #DesignJourney #DesignStudioLife #FutureInteriorDesigners
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
5/6
@hsiddenver
@hsiddenver
•
Follow
Hand rendering is a core part of our interior design foundations. ✏️✨ Learning how to sketch furniture, render materials, and visually communicate interior spaces allows students to acquire skills that support every future studio, software, and design project. Beyond the technical value, this is a creative, hands-on process that encourages exploration, confidence, and joy in design. #InteriorDesignEducation #HandRendering #DesignFoundations #InteriorDesignStudents #FutureDesigners
2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
6/6

Connect:

877-726-1158

Contact Us

Heritage Team

Jobs at Heritage

Career Services

 

Campuses:

Portland
Denver
Seattle
Dallas
Los Angeles
Utah
Virtual

Our Heritage:

About

Editorial

Success Stories

Press

Privacy Policy

Copyright 2025 Heritage School of Interior Design | All Rights Reserved
  • ABOUT
    • OWNER & CEO
    • HERITAGE TEAM
    • RIDQC CERTIFICATION
    • STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
    • DESIGN ASSOCIATIONS
    • CAREER SERVICES
  • SUCCESS STORIES
  • CAMPUSES
    • PORTLAND
    • DENVER
    • SEATTLE
    • DALLAS
    • SALT LAKE CITY
    • LOS ANGELES – FALL 2026!
    • VIRTUAL
  • APPLY NOW
  • EDITORIAL
    • HERITAGE DESIGN MAGAZINE
    • PUBLICATIONS
  • CONTACT US
  • PRESS
  • HSID OWNER/PARTNER
Heritage School of Interior Design

Newsletter Signup

  • Please select which location you're interested in learning more about