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. 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
HEATH AND SAFETY MEASURES – Our Clients’ & Employees’ Health & Safety Are #1 Learn more
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 Baranko2025-05-28 16:47:152025-05-28 16:50:345 Essential Questions to Ask Before Starting a Whole Home Remodel
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Christian2025-02-13 14:48:212025-05-27 12:50:22Bowers Design Team Wins 4 First Place Mid-Atlantic PRO Awards
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Christian2025-02-13 14:32:022025-02-13 14:32:02Bowers’ President John Coburn Wins Industry Association Award for Professionalism
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Christian2025-02-13 14:28:502025-02-13 14:28:50Bowers’ Team Member Mike Frew Wins Community Service Award
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Christian2025-01-07 11:16:392025-01-07 11:16:39Bowers in January 2025 Washingtonian Magazine as The Face of Northern Virginia Architects and Builders
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Christian2025-01-07 10:02:472025-01-17 11:01:12Bowers Voted 2025 Best Places to Work in VirginiaVoted 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
5 Essential Questions to Ask Before Starting a Whole Home RemodelMay 28, 2025 - 4:47 pm
Bowers Design Team Wins 4 First Place Mid-Atlantic PRO AwardsFebruary 13, 2025 - 2:48 pm
Bowers’ President John Coburn Wins Industry Association Award for ProfessionalismFebruary 13, 2025 - 2:32 pm
Bowers’ Team Member Mike Frew Wins Community Service AwardFebruary 13, 2025 - 2:28 pm
Bowers in January 2025 Washingtonian Magazine as The Face of Northern Virginia Architects and BuildersJanuary 7, 2025 - 11:16 am
Meet Bruce & Wilma Bowers, the team behind the name! 👋
At the heart of Bowers Design Build is the husband-and-wife duo who’ve spent over 35 years building more than just homes, they’ve built a reputation for integrity, quality, and personal connection.
Bruce leads with vision and expertise, bringing decades of experience in architecture and construction to every project.
Wilma leads with strategy and heart, making sure every client feels heard, supported, and cared for from start to finish.
Together, they’ve grown Bowers into one of Northern Virginia’s most trusted design-build firms...where thoughtful design and exceptional craftsmanship meet genuine relationships.
💬 "Since 1990, the Bowers team has set the bar for excellence in residential design and construction. With hundreds of delighted customers, many of whom are repeat customers, we intend to continue to delight our clients with extraordinary design and the best possible construction experience in the industry. Bar none! It is a passion and a promise." -Bruce & Wilma Bowers
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Designing for Well-Being 💭✨🧘♀️
When your environment supports your needs, your whole life feels more in balance. That was the inspiration behind this Primary Suite Renovation in McLean, Virginia, an intentional transformation designed to give Mom her own private retreat within a busy family home.
We expanded and reimagined the space to include:
🛏️ A calming bedroom with serene finishes and custom millwork
🪟 A sunlit sitting room…perfect for reading, journaling, or a morning cup of coffee
🛁 A spa-inspired bathroom featuring a soaking tub and oversized shower
👗 A beautifully organized walk-in closet for simplified mornings
Every element was selected to foster rest, restoration, and a sense of daily ease. Because good design isn’t just about how a space looks, it’s about how it makes you feel.
📸 Keep swiping to see the BEFORE (last three photos) and witness the transformation for yourself.
View the full project profile on our website.
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Today, we remember and honor those who served, and the legacies that continue to shape us, both in our communities and within our own Bowers family.�This includes Bruce’s father, Bruce Sr., a Marine veteran and one of Bowers’ very first team members. After retiring from the CIA, he joined the BDB crew and instilled the importance of doing things right, with craftsmanship and care.�Though he passed away three years ago, his values live on in every home we design and build.
We’re also proud to recognize the veterans who are part of the Bowers team, past and present, and to honor all who have served. Your courage, dedication, and integrity are deeply appreciated.
Swipe to see a special piece of our history, the very first Bowers mailer featuring Bruce Sr., Bruce Jr., and Kevin (Bruce Jr.’s brother/Bruce Sr.’s son).
Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day filled with reflection, gratitude, and peace. ♥️�#MemorialDay #BowersDesignBuild #LegacyOfCraftsmanship #TimelessHomes #Gratitude #HonoringHeroes #VeteransAtBowers ... See MoreSee Less
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