Kendra Litvak discovered her true calling in interior design after spending seven years in the world of medical device sales. She realized that her corporate career no longer brought her inspiration and joy. Kendra had always been passionate about design, and her natural talent for crafting inviting and serene interior spaces made it clear thatRead more
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Heritage School of Interior Design has a location in Denver, Colorado, a city known for its beautiful scenery, bustling downtown area, and vibrant culture. One aspect of this culture is the flourishing interior design industry, which has seen tremendous growth in recent years. From trendy apartment buildings to luxurious homes, the interior design industry inRead more
Stephanie Thornton Plymale interviews Michael Bennett at his home in Hawaii to talk about his vision of becoming an interior designer after a successful career in the NFL. Stephanie: Michael! Thank you so much for being here with us and sharing your story. We are so excited to have you at HSID. We haveRead more
Since 2015, Heritage School of Interior Design has loved being located at 4039 N. Mississippi Ave in Portland, OR. Mississippi Avenue is a vibrant and eclectic street located in North Portland. Here are some of the best things to do on Mississippi Avenue: Shop Local Mississippi Avenue is home to a variety of uniqueRead more
Interior design is a rewarding and fulfilling career choice for those who have a passion for creativity and a desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives. The role of an interior designer involves working with clients to design and create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces that meet their needs and reflect their personalities.Read more
Andrew Eghbalpour has been teaching SketchUp at our Portland location since Stephanie Thornton Plymale became the CEO in 2015! If you’ve been in any of Andrew’s classes then you know he is a wonderful instructor, but what you might not know is his story of being a Foster Parent. As Stephanie grew up in FosterRead more
Recent Heritage Graduate, MacKenzie Duffy, combined her love for travel, art and design to launch the company of her dreams, Modern Myth. Modern Myth sources only the highest quality rugs, textiles, baskets & poufs from the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco to give your home culture and an artisan touch. Each piece is ethically sourced directlyRead more
Due to COVID, many interior designers have been putting their design skills to work in new ways: including re-designing how and where they work. We recently chatted with one of our advisory board members, Amy Troute of Amy Troute Inspired Interior Design, to hear how she has adapted to our new normal of working fromRead more
With some extra time at home over the past few weeks, you might be analyzing your home looking for your next project! One of the most significant improvements you can make to a home is updating an outdated kitchen. As Interior Designers, we see certain renovation mistakes that we want to help you avoid. FromRead more
Need some last minute inspiration for your holiday decor? Heritage CEO, Stephanie Thornton Plymale, recently shared her favorite ways to incorporate greenery into her home for the holidays with Lake Homes Realty. Below are some tips and pictures from Stephanie’s lake house showcasing creative ways to display evergreen throughout any home for minimal but festiveRead more