Celebrating More Than Three Decades in Business!
Bowers Design Build believes that houses should be more than just square feet. Every home should be functional and filled with details that make it special for the way you live. Since 1990, we have renovated hundreds of homes in the Northern Virginia area and built new custom homes for clients upon request. Many have won awards for excellence in design and construction. While the quality of our work defines us, the true measure of our success is creating satisfied customers for life. Call us to discuss how we can help you create a new home or re-create your existing home, customizing it for the way you live.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA REMODELING & CUSTOM HOMES IN ARLINGTON, FAIRFAX, AND LOUDOUN COUNTIES, AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND. OUR CLIENTS LIVE IN: McLean, Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, Oakton, Great Falls, Alexandria, Aldie and Middleburg.
SERVICES: Northern Virginia Architectural Service, Northern Virginia Design/Build, and Northern Virginia Construction Management
SPECIALIZING IN: Northern Virginia New Custom Homes, Northern Virginia Whole House Renovations, Northern Virginia Kitchen Renovations, Northern Virginia Master Bathroom Renovations, Northern Virginia Interior Renovations, Northern Virginia Basement Renovations, Renovations for Aging-in-Place and Northern Virginia Outdoor Living Spaces
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Why Choose Bowers?
MORE THAN GREAT HOMES
WE BUILD QUALITY, INTEGRITY & TRUST.
Since 1990, we have been designing and building award-winning renovations and new homes. Our on-staff architects, designers and craftsmen with decades of experience are eager to create your new kitchen, bathroom, home addition, whole house renovation or new custom home. Contact us today and discover why over 30% of our business is with repeat customers.
Award-Winning Design & Customer Service
100% of Clients Would Recommend Us to a Friend
A Passion for Excellence in Renovations
30 Years of Experience
Contractor of the Year in Northern VA for 30 Years
Highest Ranking Remodeler in Northern VA
Top Rated Design Build Contractor in Virginia
Featured on HGTV "Before and After"
In addition to the overall great experience, what was really key to me was that the communication process with the Bowers team was exceptional and their project management exceeded my expectations.
Donna Bunton
Featured in Northern Virginia Magazine
We loved the Bowers Design Build design team and our construction managers. We are thrilled with the finished space and it has truly changed the way we live in our home.
Marian & Chris Cooper
2020 NARI Award – Best Interior Renovation
100% of Our Clients Would Recommend Us to a Friend!
Bowers Scores 100% in All Categories of GuildQuality Customer Satisfaction Surveys
Our Bowers designer took our needs and made a great design come to life. We wouldn’t change anything about the process or end-product.
Linda & Neal Abravanel
2020 NARI Award – Best Kitchen
The Bowers team was very professional, respectable, and the project was done with high quality craftsmanship. Our designer was great, and the project turned out exactly as we envisioned.
Tom & Diane Welle
2020 NARI Award – Best Bathroom Renovation
The Bowers team was super and we would choose them again in a heartbeat.
Anne & Ward Worster
2018 NARI Award – Best Interior Renovation
Featured on HGTV
Home & Garden Television (HGTV) featured a Bowers Design Build project on its “Before & After” show. Each episode of “Before & After” profiles major home remodeling projects from start to finish. This entire McLean house renovation took about one year to design and build. This is the fourth Bowers appearance on HGTV’s “Before & After”.
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Monica Baranko2025-08-21 11:21:552025-08-21 11:21:55What It’s Like to Work with Bowers: The Client Journey
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Monica Baranko2025-08-07 10:54:452025-08-07 10:56:52The Power of Sightlines in Home Design
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Monica Baranko2025-07-18 09:56:242025-08-07 10:57:32How to Prepare for a Major Home Remodel
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Monica Baranko2025-06-18 11:14:472025-07-09 11:29:54Choosing Timeless Design Elements That Add Lasting ValueVoted 2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia
Virginia Business Magazine has named Bowers Design Build as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia. The award identifies, recognizes and honors the best places of employment in Virginia. Workplace policies, practices and demographics, along with an employee survey to measure the employee experience were evaluated to determine the top companies and the final ranking. “The 2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia know what it takes to create a workplace that results in teamwork and excellence. They put their employees’ welfare first, creating a positive environment for all”.
Latest News
What It’s Like to Work with Bowers: The Client JourneyAugust 21, 2025 - 11:21 am
Inside the Process: Permits, Planning, and ProductionAugust 14, 2025 - 11:57 am
The Power of Sightlines in Home DesignAugust 7, 2025 - 10:54 am
How to Prepare for a Major Home RemodelJuly 18, 2025 - 9:56 am
Designing for Light: How Natural Light Transforms a HomeJune 25, 2025 - 3:08 pm
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of watching a home go from blueprints to reality... and today, this family (and their sweet pup 🐾) get to step into their dream come true.
From the first design meeting to the final walkthrough, our team poured heart and craftsmanship into every detail of this custom build. And now, standing back and seeing the drone footage of this home against the skyline, we couldn’t be more proud of the journey we’ve taken together.
The family shared with us upon their move-in:
“I know we have said it multiple times before but thank you all for building such a wonderful and beautiful home. Not just a house but a home.”
For us, notes like these are what it’s all about, creating spaces where families can live, grow, and make memories for years to come. We can’t wait to see all the moments that will fill these walls.
Congratulations to this family...here’s to new beginnings and a lifetime of joy in your new home! 🏡💛
More footage of this space to come!
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🌟 Team Spotlight: Bob Braddock 🌟
Meet Bob Braddock, Vice President of Architecture here at Bowers Design Build. With a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech and more than 20 years of experience in residential architecture, Bob brings both artistry and expertise to every project.
Before joining Bowers, Bob was the Principal of Red House Architects, an award-winning firm in Arlington, Virginia. A Northern Virginia native, he has built a reputation for creating thoughtful designs that beautifully balance functionality, investment, and aesthetics.
When he’s not shaping one-of-a-kind homes for our clients, Bob enjoys spending quality time with his family and playing in a local rock band 🎸...creativity that clearly carries through both in and out of the office.
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Home is where the paws are. 🐾✨ From porch sittin’ with pups to curious cats and big furry welcomes… our pets make every space feel like home. ❤️
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