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Foundry House is one of the Northeast’s most sought-after boutique interior design firms, known for crafting spaces where individuality leads. From mountain chalets to waterfront properties and historic Brooklyn brownstones, the firm serves high-performing professionals seeking homes that are both impeccably executed and deeply personal.
At the helm are Carolyn and Leah Bever— creative partners, mother-daughter, and lifelong collaborators. Carolyn, a former professional violinist, real estate investor, mother, and lifelong devotee of architecture, brings a cultured and seasoned perspective to each project. Leah, a rising tastemaker and FIT alumna is known for her unrivaled network of artisans and her eye for bespoke detail.
Together, they design aspirational homes grounded in real life. Strategic and hands-on, they serve as trusted project orchestrators for residences across the Northeast, delivering homes that honor both place and purpose.
Carolyn Bever
principal designer & co-founder
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arolyn Bever brings a layered, strategic lens to luxury residential homes—drawing from her background as a
arolyn Bever brings a layered, strategic lens to luxury residential
professional violinist, seasoned real estate investor, and mother of three. As Leah’s mother and co-founder of Foundry House, she has spent years collaborating alongside leading developers, architects, and builders across the Northeast, offering a rare blend of design intuition and unparalleled construction expertise. The youngest of eight siblings, Carolyn has a deep-rooted appreciation for the nuances of large, legacy family homes. Her work is grounded in timeless architecture, classic materials, and a love of family-forward living—designing spaces that honor heritage while supporting the next generation.
homes—drawing from her background as a professional violinist, seasoned real estate investor, and mother of three. As Leah’s mother and co-founder of Foundry House, she has spent years collaborating alongside leading developers, architects, and builders across the Northeast, offering a rare blend of design intuition and unparalleled construction expertise. The youngest of eight siblings, Carolyn has a deep-rooted appreciation for the nuances of large, legacy family homes. Her work is grounded in timeless architecture, classic materials, and a love of family-forward living—designing spaces that honor heritage while supporting the next generation.
Leah Bever
principal designer & co-founder
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tastemaker with an eye always on the pulse, Leah Bever brings a global perspective to Foundry House—sourcing
tastemaker with an eye always on the pulse, Leah Bever brings a
craftsmen and artisans from around the world. Celebrated by clients and collaborators alike, Leah is known for her visionary perspective and strategic design selections. The daughter of Carolyn Bever, Leah graduated from FIT and spent her early career honing her craft at the renowned Studio DB, based in NYC, where she supported projects across residential, commercial, and hospitality design. Now based in Vermont, she brings a trend-forward approach, infusing a modern sensibility and unmatched creativity.
global perspective to Foundry House—sourcing craftsmen and artisans from around the world. Celebrated by clients and collaborators alike, Leah is known for her visionary perspective and strategic design selections. The daughter of Carolyn Bever, Leah graduated from FIT and spent her early career honing her craft at the renowned Studio DB, based in NYC, where she supported projects across residential, commercial, and hospitality design. Now based in Vermont, she brings a trend-forward approach, infusing a modern sensibility and unmatched creativity.
