Additions
Design Build Renovation in Middleburg, VA
December 16, 2011
The renovation of this dated Middleburg, Virginia home touched every interior space and included a second-story, pop-top addition. A prominent Middleburg interior designer had recently purchased the 1970’s home situated on over three acres, and was interested in updating and increasing the livable space, as well as improving the curb appeal of the home. BOWA, [...]
Whole House Renovation Project in Potomac, MD
November 15, 2011
Having lived in the home for ten years, the owner of this Potomac, Maryland residence wished to renovate and enlarge the living and utility spaces of their home. The remodeling project ultimately included the creation of a new garage addition with a guest suite above, as well as a second addition on the opposite end [...]
Carriage House Addition in Chevy Chase, MD
September 30, 2011
This remodeling project in Chevy Chase, Maryland began with a call to BOWA for a purchase consultation while the property was still on the market. The eventual homeowners loved the existing home, but wondered about the feasibility of adding a guest suite and home office as well as more garage and outdoor living space. The [...]
Backyard Renovation Oasis in Alexandria, VA
September 27, 2011
The homeowners of this beautiful residence in Alexandria, Virginia wished to renovate their backyard space to create a secluded outdoor retreat. The initial plans for the remodeling project included a sunroom addition, pool and patio area featuring an open-air kitchen and ample sitting space. From the very beginning, BOWA, the design build contractor, was presented [...]
Spectacular Backyard Renovation in Alexandria, VA
July 27, 2011
The homeowners had recently purchased a beautiful Alexandria, Virginia home, as well as the property immediately behind it. Their desire was to add an English-style conservatory to the main house, and to create a resort-like retreat in the rear yard by integrating the two lots with a garden, pool and pool house. Because of the [...]
Wine Cellar Addition in Montgomery County, MD
May 4, 2011
The goal of this home renovation project in Potomac, Maryland was to create an Old World wine cellar with a New World sensibility. The homeowners were interested in replicating the feel of underground wine storage in Burgundy while incorporating comfortable space to entertain family and friends. The new addition was designed to complement their French-country-style [...]
Master Suite Addition in Great Falls, VA
March 28, 2011
The owners of this home in Great Falls, Virginia wanted to renovate and expand their master suite and bring their contemporary style to the last remaining original space of the home. The challenge for the design build team was to construct an elevated addition that harmonized with the existing home and maintained the integrity of [...]
Aging in Place Renovation in McLean, VA
March 25, 2011
Having lived in their lovely McLean, Virginia home for many years, the homeowners were faced with a question common to many empty nesters as they enter a new stage in the lifecycle of homeownership: move to a new house and make modifications or renovate their home filled with a lifetime of cherished memories. The homeowners [...]
Design Build Garage Addition in Potomac, MD
November 17, 2010
An avid car enthusiast, the homeowner of this stunning residence in Potomac, Maryland wanted a well-equipped garage to house his prized vehicles where they would be protected from the every-day bangs and dings which are inevitable in the average family garage. The solution was a separate garage, but the challenge came when the only acceptable [...]
Design Build Addition in Washington, DC
October 29, 2010
With this renovation, the client wished to enhance their outdoor living area, which already included a pool and flagstone patio, and to create additional storage. The design build team developed plans for a two-story structure, positioned at the end of the driveway in an otherwise “wasted” space, to achieve the homeowner’s goals. Built with structural [...]