As a realtor serving homeowners across Montgomery County, I spend a lot of time thinking about what makes a house feel like a home. I help people find the right space, but what happens next, once the keys are handed over and the real vision begins, is just as important.
That's why I'm excited to introduce you to Foundry Design Group, a full-service interior design firm based right here in Ambler, PA. If you're a homeowner, a developer, or a business owner looking for someone who will truly take the reins and deliver results, this is a team worth knowing.
A Creative Mind with Technical Roots
Foundry Design Group is led by a designer (Michele Stable) who, in her own words, "kind of fell into this by accident." What started as an art student taking a CAD drafting class turned into a career that has spanned shopping mall design in West Palm Beach, kitchen and bath remodels, furniture consulting, and full-scale architectural coordination. That early project, City Place in West Palm Beach, gave her a front-row seat to large-scale design work, and she never looked back.
Her educational background reflects that same combination of creativity and precision. She earned a Bachelor of Interior Design from Drexel University, holds an architectural interior design degree from community college, and completed a project management certification program at Villanova University. That last credential isn't something you typically see in the interior design world, and it's a big part of what makes Foundry Design Group stand out. When you're coordinating contractors, vendors, timelines, and budgets on a single project, project management isn't just a bonus skill; it's essential.
Her husband Joaquin also plays an integral role in the firm. With his own architectural background, he joins client visits, assists with technical drawings, and handles vendor vetting and coordination. Together, they bring a complete picture to every project they take on.
What Foundry Design Group Actually Does
One of the things I appreciate most about Foundry Design Group as a local interior designer is the range of services they offer. Whether you just moved into a new home and want help with a space layout or you're a developer managing a large-scale build, they have the experience to meet you where you are.
Their services include full-service interior design for commercial projects, residential interior design ranging from a simple paint consultation to a complete home overhaul, space planning and layout design, kitchen and bathroom remodeling coordination, and interior design support specifically tailored for builders and remodelers. That last service is particularly unique. Not every designer wants to step into a builder's workflow and manage the moving pieces, but Foundry Design Group does exactly that, handling meetings, budgets, timelines, and client communication from start to finish.
They also offer furniture selection and procurement, meaning they do the research, go shopping on your behalf, and handle the purchasing process so you don't have to spend hours hunting for the right pieces.
Project timelines vary depending on scope. A full renovation or addition can take up to a year, kitchen and bath remodels typically run three to six months, and smaller commercial projects can wrap up in as little as three months. Whatever the scale, clients can expect consistent communication and a designer who doesn't hand things off and disappear.
The Approach That Sets Them Apart
When I asked the founder what her secret sauce was, she smiled and said she didn't really have one. She just gets it done. That humility actually says a lot. While many designers prefer to focus purely on the aesthetic side, she is equally comfortable managing pricing, coordinating with contractors, and handling the behind-the-scenes details that most people in her field would rather avoid.
Her core values reflect that same grounded, hands-on philosophy: integrity, patience with clients, and a genuine willingness to roll up her sleeves and do whatever the project requires. She described her ideal client as someone who is easygoing and trusts the process, knowing that their designer is handling everything so they can focus on their own day-to-day life. As she put it, there are no balls being dropped.
Outside of work, she's a mother to a toddler named Joaquin Antonio, an oil painter who dabbles in different mediums, and someone who makes time for yoga and a good book. Those creative and grounding influences clearly find their way into her design work.
A Local Recommendation from Ursula Rouse
As someone who works closely with buyers and sellers throughout Montgomery County and surrounding areas, I'm always looking for trusted local professionals to refer my clients to. Foundry Design Group is exactly the kind of firm I feel confident recommending. Whether you've just closed on a new home and want to reimagine the space, or you're a developer who needs a detail-oriented design partner, they serve clients across Montgomery County, Bucks County, and the King of Prussia area.
You can learn more about their services and reach out directly by visiting foundrydesign.net. Tell them Ursula sent you.