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A Move to Denver Inspired Coco Lawson to Reinvent Herself!

By Heritage | Denver, Success Stories | 0 comment | 14 November, 2019 | 0

Coco Lawson joined the Heritage community this winter as part of the Denver Fundamentals Program.  Coco has always loved interior design and the design process.   She has found it intriguing how such simple design changes such as paint color, throw pillows, and window treatments can transform the look and feeling of a room.  Despite Coco’s creative skills andRead more

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

By Heritage | Success Stories | 0 comment | 22 October, 2019 | 2

After 23 years in the optical industry, Darcy Davis was presented with an opportunity to follow her lifelong passion for interior design. While she would have loved to study design right out of high school, it was not an option at that time. Instead, she worked in the optical field as an Optician and OfficeRead more

Heritage Participates in Serving Up Style in Support of Lupus Awareness

By Heritage | Featured | 0 comment | 22 October, 2019 | 0

Serving Up Style Heritage School of Interior Design loved being part of Serving Up Style this year! Serving Up Style is a series of events that support lupus awareness and research to help better the lives of those living with lupus. In collaboration with JJ De Sousa from Digs Inside & Out, we designed aRead more

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If You Love Modern Design but Still Want Your Home to Feel Cozy, Consider Organic Modern Design!

By Heritage | Design Trends | 0 comment | 30 September, 2019 | 1

Stephanie Thornton Plymale, CEO of Heritage School of Interior Design, recently shared her thoughts on the Organic Modern design style with Realtor.com in an article titled What Is Organic Modern Style? Minimalism Meets Mother Nature. If you’re looking to gain some insight on this popular design style and want to know how to create thisRead more

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How To Design a Black Bathroom That Will Wow Your Guests!

By Heritage | Design Trends | 0 comment | 30 September, 2019 | 0

Have you been thinking about redesigning your guest bath? Heritage CEO, Stephanie Thornton Plymale, was recently featured in Realtor.com in an article titled Would You Try the Black Bathroom Trend? 5 Way to Bring It Home. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite tips below on how to pull off a black bath that will wowRead more

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

By Heritage | Portland, Success Stories | 0 comment | 21 August, 2019 | 0

Shannon Southwell first discovered her passion for fashion, color theory and retail spaces while earning her Bachelor of Science in Merchandise Management at Oregon State University. She began in-store and discovered a love of creating inviting spaces through visual presentation early in her retail career. After a brief stint in the Hospitality industry, Shannon eventuallyRead more

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

By Heritage | Denver, Success Stories | 0 comment | 21 August, 2019 | 0

Patty Buckley, a current Heritage Denver student, moved to Denver originally to escape the cold, dreary winters of her hometown, Madison WI.  She found herself in a city and state that embodied her love of the outdoors, as well as one which could nourish and inspire her creative side.   Despite Patty’s never-ending love for the arts, itRead more

Our Favorite IKEA Products To Refresh Your Space

By Heritage | Design Trends, Interior Design | 0 comment | 12 August, 2019 | 0

Heritage CEO, Stephanie Thornton Plymale, was recently featured in an Apartment Therapy article, The 5 IKEA Products Professional Home Stagers Swear By. While IKEA products are great for staging, these affordable finds are also a perfect way to refresh and update your own home! Continue reading to learn about our personal favorites from IKEA.  Read more

Kitchen Counter Styling Ideas

By Heritage | Design Trends | 0 comment | 12 August, 2019 | 0

Heritage Owner and CEO Stephanie Plymale was featured in the Apartment Therapy article 3 Kitchen Counter Styling Ideas Professional Home Stagers Swear By. We loved their suggestions and have a few more ideas of our own on how to stage a kitchen. Whether you are a looking to sell a home, or just want toRead more

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

By Heritage | Denver, Success Stories | 0 comment | 25 July, 2019 | 0

Samantha Ivari is a Colorado Native and a recent graduate of Heritage Denver.  After graduating from High School, she began her secondary education path pursuing a major in Biology, but quickly realized that biology was not the “calling” in her life.  Samantha grew up around design and home renovations.  As a child of parents who flipped homes asRead more

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  • ABOUT
    • OWNER & CEO
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    • PORTLAND
    • DENVER
    • SEATTLE
    • DALLAS – NEW!
    • SALT LAKE CITY – NEW!
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