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
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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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Christian2025-01-07 11:16:392025-01-07 11:16:39Bowers in January 2025 Washingtonian Magazine as The Face of Northern Virginia Architects and BuildersVoted 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
- The Bowers Design Process: What to Expect from First Meeting to Final WalkthroughJune 11, 2025 - 9:43 am
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
At Bowers Design Build, our projects start with people...and not just the homeowners we serve, but the team that brings every design to life.
We believe that great work happens when talented people feel supported, inspired, and empowered. That’s why our team culture is built on collaboration, mutual respect, and a shared passion for creating beautiful, lasting spaces.
From architects and designers to project managers and carpenters, each person at Bowers plays a vital role. We celebrate wins together, learn from challenges, and never stop refining our craft. Our site walks, design charrettes, and in-office Wednesdays aren't just routine, they’re reflections of a workplace where communication and camaraderie go hand in hand.
After 35+ years in business, one thing is clear: it's not just what we build...it’s who we build it with.
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This 1973 McLean home had a beautiful lot and mid-century bones, but decades of poor renovations left it feeling disjointed and dated.
Our clients saw its potential. We brought it to life.
Without adding any square footage, we completely reimagined the flow and function of this home, creating open living spaces, a private in-law suite, and a cohesive modern design throughout. Every inch was reworked to honor the home’s original charm and elevate it for modern living.
🏡 Highlights:
• Skylights + window wall for natural light
• A fully redesigned 3-level staircase
• A serene, private in-law suite
• New open-concept kitchen + dining
• Updated primary suite with spa bath
• Mid-century modern details throughout
• All-new systems + structural fixes
Now? It’s a light-filled, livable, award-winning space that’s ready for decades more memories. 💫
Keep swiping to the last three photos to see the before!
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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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