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Seattle’s Interior Design School

Located in the heart of Seattle, Washington

Our interior design school, located in the heart of Seattle, 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.

SEATTLE INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAMS


  • CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
  • COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
  • SPRING 2023 COURSE SCHEDULE
  • FALL 2023 COURSE SCHEDULE
  • WINTER 2024 COURSE SCHEDULE

Fundamentals of Interior Design

Students receive a Certificate in Interior Custom Design once they complete the Fundamentals of Interior Design Certification. 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.

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Master Certification Program

Students receive a Professional Certificate in Interior Custom Design 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
    • Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
    • AutoCAD
    • SketchUp
    • Kitchen & Bath Design
    • Business & Entrepreneurship
    • Intro to Commercial Design
    • Master’s Portfolio Capstone

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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.

Note: All courses are included in the Master Certification Program except the courses with an asterisk (*), which means they are optional electives.

Fundamentals of Interior Design

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign

Kitchen & Bath Design

Business & Entrepreneurship

Commercial Design

Master’s Portfolio Capstone

Hand Rendering*

Home Staging*

Revit*

Spring 2023 Course Schedule

The format of Spring 2023 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term.

Registration Dates:

Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, March 6, 2023
Registration for All Students: Monday, March 13, 2023


Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)

Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: April 18 – July 13 (No class July 4 – 6)

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)

Day: Saturday 
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: February 25 – July 1 (No class Apr. 15)

Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign – Virtual

Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Date: May 8 – June 26 (No class May 29)

AutoCAD – Virtual

Day: Monday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: May 8 – July 31 (No class May 29)

OR

AutoCAD (Evening) – Virtual

Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: March 23 – May 18 (No class March 30)

SketchUp – Virtual

Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Date: July 3 – August 14

Kitchen & Bath Design

Day: Friday
Time: 10am – 12:30pm
Date: May 5 – June 16

THIS CLASS IS IN-PERSON FOR SPRING 2023

Business & Entrepreneurship – Virtual

Day: Tuesday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: May 2 – June 13

Commercial Design – Hybrid

Day: Tuesday
Time: 9am – 1pm
Date: April 25 – June 27

Master’s Portfolio Capstone – Virtual

Day: Friday
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Date: June 2 – July 7

Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
Portland:
Friday, July 28, 2023 | 9am – 2pm
Seattle: Friday, August 4, 2023 | 9am – 2pm

Home Staging

Day: Friday – Sunday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: June 23 – 25

*Offered through Heritage Portland

Hand Rendering – Virtual

Day: Thursday
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Date: April 27 – June 14

Revit – Virtual

Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
Date: April 19 – May 31

Fall 2023 Course Schedule

The format of Fall 2023 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term.

Registration Dates:

Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, June 5, 2023
Registration for All Students: Monday, June 12, 2023


Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)

Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: September 5 – December 7 (No class Sep. 12 – 13, Nov. 21 – 23)

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)

Day: Saturday 
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: September 16 – February 3 (No class Nov. 25, Dec. 23, Dec. 30)

Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign – Virtual

Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Date: September 11 – October 23

AutoCAD – Virtual

Day: Monday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: September 11 – December 4 (No class Nov. 20)

OR

AutoCAD (Evening) – Virtual

Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: October 12 – December 7 (No class Nov. 23)

SketchUp – Virtual

Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Date: October 30 – December 11 (No class Nov. 20)

Kitchen & Bath Design

Day: Friday
Time: 10am – 12:30pm
Date: October 20 – December 8 (No class Nov. 24)

Business & Entrepreneurship – Virtual

Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: September 11 – October 23

Commercial Design – Hybrid

Day: Tuesday
Time: 9am – 1pm
Date: September 26 – December 12 (No class Nov. 21, Dec. 5)

Master’s Portfolio Capstone

Day: Friday
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Date: September 8 – October 13

Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
Friday, October 27, 2023 | 12pm – 3pm

OR

Day: Friday
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Date: October 20 – December 1

Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
Friday, December 15, 2023 | 12pm – 3pm

Hand Rendering – Virtual

Day: Thursday
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Date: September 14 – November 2 (No class Oct. 26)

Revit – Virtual

Day: Wednesday
Time: 5pm – 7:30pm
Date: October 11 – November 29 (No class Nov. 22)

Winter 2024 Course Schedule

The format of Winter 2024 classes (virtual or in-person) will be confirmed prior to the start of the term.

Registration Dates:

Priority Registration for Master Certification Program Students: Monday, November 6, 2023
Registration for All Students: Monday, November 13, 2023


Fundamentals of Interior Design (Day)

Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: January 9 – April 4 (No class Feb. 19 – 23)

Fundamentals of Interior Design (Saturday)

Day: Saturday 
Time: 9am – 5pm
Date: February 24 – June 29 (No class Mar. 30)

Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign – Virtual

Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Date: January 22 – March 11 (No class Feb. 19)

AutoCAD – Virtual

Day: Monday
Time: 9am – 11am
Date: January 22 – April 22 (No class Feb. 19, Apr. 8)

OR

AutoCAD (Evening) – Virtual

Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Date: March 21 – May 16 (No class March 28)

SketchUp – Virtual

Day: Monday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Date: March 18 – May 6 (No class Apr. 8)

Kitchen & Bath Design

Day: Friday
Time: 10am – 1pm
Date: January 19 – March 8 (No class Feb. 16)

THIS CLASS IS IN-PERSON FOR WINTER 2024

Business & Entrepreneurship – Virtual

Day: Monday
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Date: February 12 – April 1 (No class Mar. 25)

Commercial Design – Hybrid

Day: Tuesday
Time: 9am – 1pm
Date: January 23 – April 2 (No class Mar. 26)

Master’s Portfolio Capstone – Virtual

Day: Friday
Time: 10am – 1pm
Date: March 3 – April 14 (No class Mar. 31)

Final Presentation & Graduation Dates (IN-PERSON):
Portland:
Friday, May 5, 2023 | 9am – 2pm
Seattle: Friday, May 12, 2023 | 9am – 2pm

Please note: All course dates are subject to change and availability is based on enrollment.

TUITION


Master Certification Program

Fundamentals of Interior Design*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign*
AutoCAD
SketchUp*
Kitchen & Bath Design
Business & Entrepreneurship
Intro to Commercial Design*
Master’s Portfolio Capstone

Total Tuition: $15,499

Individual Courses

Fundamentals of Interior Design: $8,995*
Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign: $699*
AutoCAD: $1,198
SketchUp: $699*
Kitchen & Bath Design: $799
Business & Entrepreneurship: $699
Intro to Commercial Design: $1,995*
Home Staging: $1,995
Hand Rendering: $799*
Revit: $799

Financing Options


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

APPLICATION PROCESS


Step 1: Student Information

Complete the online Student Information Form and schedule a tour.

Take the First Step

Step 2: Apply for Admission

Complete and submit an online Application Form.

Complete the Application Form

Step 3: Enroll

To complete enrollment, follow the steps in your Welcome Email.

Review Course Schedules

OUR SEATTLE TEAM


    • All
    • Administration
    • Board Member
    • Instructor

Stephanie Thornton Plymale

Chief Executive Officer

Jim Plymale

President

Melissa Pizzamiglio

Director - Seattle

Amy White

Director of Operations

Cheryl Tellier

Executive Assistant

Summer Sterling

Fundamentals of Interior Design & Kitchen and Bath Instructor
Abigail West

Abigail West

AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Suite Instructor

Robert Cipollone

Commercial Design Instructor
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Paula Kennedy

Kitchen & Bath Instructor

Jill Hornbeck

Business & Entrepreneurship Instructor

Elizabeth Teel

Advisory Board Member
Katie Largent

Katie Largent

Advisory Board Member
Rebecca West Heritage Seattle

Rebecca West

Advisory Board Member
Leslie Eiler

Leslie Eiler

Advisory Board Member

STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES


  • Alison Reuter’s Journey from Business to Interior Design Success

    Denver,Success Stories / May 31, 2023

  • HSID Gives Super Bowl Champion Michael Bennett A New Beginning!

    Success Stories / May 3, 2023

  • Why We Love Mississippi Ave in Portland, Oregon!

    Featured,Portland / May 2, 2023

  • Why Choose Interior Design as a Career

    Denver,Featured,Interior Design,Portland,Seattle,Texas / May 1, 2023

  • Taking Steps to Pursue Her Passion for Design – Read About Taylor’s Dreams for the Future

    Portland,Success Stories / May 1, 2023

  • Air Force Emergency Manager, Dan Flores, Discovers His Calling for Interior Design

    Denver,Success Stories / January 31, 2023

  • Dedicated Mother Takes the Time to do Something for Herself and Attends HSID!

    Portland,Seattle,Success Stories / December 5, 2022

  • HSID Student Callie Peterson says, “The fear of regret outweighed the fear of failure.”

    Denver,Success Stories / September 21, 2022

  • Hannah Lichtenthaler’s Education at HSID Transforms her Career

    Portland,Success Stories / August 1, 2022

  • Inspiring Story: Alex Walker Helps Others Through Her Dream Career as a Designer

    Seattle,Success Stories / July 12, 2022

  • Realtor Amy Hulsey Takes Her Career to the Next Level with an Education in Interior Design

    Denver,Success Stories / July 7, 2022

  • Courtney Lands a Career as a Lead Designer at C2 Design!

    Denver,Success Stories / June 28, 2022

  • Childhood Cancer Survivor, Rachel Mayta, Has Always Strived To Achieve Her Goals Even If They Seem Impossible!

    Portland,Success Stories / December 29, 2021

  • The Pandemic Gave Emily the Clarity She Needed to See that Life is Too Short Not to Follow Her Dreams

    Denver,Success Stories / October 27, 2021

  • Student Spotlight: Crystal Samuel Feels A Sense of Belonging During Her Time at Heritage

    Denver,Success Stories / May 17, 2021

  • Seattle Student Kelsie Wang says that the decision to go back to school at Heritage, “Was all worth it and I’d do it all over again!” 

    Seattle,Success Stories / April 27, 2021

  • Alex Finds Fulfillment in the Creative Career of Her Dreams

    Portland,Success Stories / March 24, 2021

  • Student Spotlight: Samantha Leffel has Found Heritage to be a Bright Spot for her Through the Pandemic

    Denver,Success Stories / March 11, 2021

  • “Interior Design is the Marriage of Form and Function, Beauty and Practicality” – Two Things Elizabeth Teel Always Wanter for Her Career

    Seattle,Success Stories / February 16, 2021

  • After Realizing Design has Been a Common Thread in her Life, Aleta Launches Her Business, Aleta Interiors

    Portland,Success Stories / February 2, 2021

  • Student Feature: Savannah’s Creative Freedom as a Child Allowed Her Passion for Design to Blossom

    Denver,Success Stories / January 20, 2021

  • After Leaving a Corporate Career, Beth Found her Passion in Interior Design and Real Estate

    Denver,Success Stories / December 7, 2020

  • A Look Inside Selva Studio: A Home Furnishings and Interior Design Studio owned by Heritage Denver Graduate Ashley Ludkowski

    Denver,Success Stories / November 16, 2020

  • Talented Artist, Designer and Entrepreneur Evelin Marsh Is Passionate about Supporting Female Entrepreneurs Locally and Globally!

    Portland,Success Stories / October 28, 2020

  • Heylen Took Advantage of a “Now or Never” Moment to Launch her Business, Tricorn Black!

    Portland,Success Stories / October 6, 2020

  • Despite Challenging Times, Maddie Kuzik Lands Her Dream Career at Kim Layne Interiors

    Denver,Success Stories / August 13, 2020

  • Maya Adams-Dirks
    Saturday Fundamentals Graduate Maya Adams-Dirks Aims to Bring Heart into Everything she Creates

    Portland,Success Stories / July 28, 2020

  • Cierra Warness Heritage
    For Cierra Warness, Interior Design is a Way to Create Functional Art that People Can Live Within

    Seattle,Success Stories / July 27, 2020

  • MacKenzie’s Love for Travel and Art Inspired the Launch of Modern Myth

    Featured,Portland,Success Stories / May 21, 2020

  • Keats
    Keats Willis Turned Her Childhood Passion into a Rewarding Career

    Portland,Success Stories / May 6, 2020

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Thanks to our friends Jeff and Bonnie at @ultrades Thanks to our friends Jeff and Bonnie at @ultradesigncenter in Denver for sharing their lighting and plumbing knowledge with us! Another huge thanks to Colleen at @thestonecollection for educating us on natural vs. engineered stones and touring through the beautiful slab gallery 😍 

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Students redesigned our classroom space for an apa Students redesigned our classroom space for an apartment dwelling. Check out some of the fabulous hand rendered elevations! 🙌♥️

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Jody and the team at @surfaceartinc gave us the VI Jody and the team at @surfaceartinc gave us the VIP treatment while touring their jaw dropping facility! After an informative discussion on the proper materials needed for tile installation, we walked their MASSIVE warehouse while learning about their in-house made shower pans and mosaic offerings. We finished our visit with a mood board making activity which allowed us to touch and feel their stunning tile selections. Thank you Surface Art! 

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So proud of our students who presented their final So proud of our students who presented their final kitchen and bath designs this week! Congratulations on AMAZING projects!🙌🙌♥️

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  • ABOUT
    • OWNER & CEO
      • Memoir: American Daughter
    • HERITAGE TEAM
    • SUCCESS STORIES
    • DESIGN ASSOCIATIONS
    • CAREER SERVICES
    • STUDENT WORK GALLERY
  • CAMPUSES
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      • RISING STAR SCHOLARSHIP
    • DENVER
    • SEATTLE
    • DALLAS – NEW!
    • VIRTUAL
  • ADMISSIONS
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  • CONTACT US
  • PRESS
    • HERITAGE PUBLISHING
  • HSID OWNER/PARTNER
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