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FAMILY FOYERS / ENTRYWAUS
A family foyer or entryway is so much more than a place to hang your coat and leave your shoes. It’s the first impression guests have of your home, and at BOWA, we take that responsibility seriously. We’ll work with you to create a space that’s both beautiful and functional, made just for your family. From elegant formal entries to relaxed and welcoming vestibules or mudroom spaces, we can design a foyer that fits your unique style and needs.
FEATURED PROJECTS
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Spectacular Whole-House Renovation in Great Falls, VA
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Elegant Condo Renovation in Washington, DC
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Beautiful Kitchen, Dining, and Bathroom Renovation in Washington, DC
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Whole-House Renovation in Washington, DC
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Kitchen Remodel and Covered Porch in Arlington, VA
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Interior Renovation and Kitchen Remodel in Fairfax County
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Family-Friendly Renovation in McLean, VA
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Transitional Kitchen, Laundry, and Bath Renovation in Washington, DC
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Spectacular Whole-House Renovation in Vienna, VA
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Seamless Addition in Arlington, VA
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Gorgeous Alexandria Townhouse Renovation
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Beautiful Combined-Unit Renovation in Washington, DC
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BOWA’s 35th Anniversary
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Outdoor Renovation in Great Falls Features Screened Porch Addition, Fireplace, and Patio
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Remarkable Kitchen and Second-Floor Renovation in Oakton
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Extraordinary Whole-House Renovation in Great Falls, VA
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Exceptional, Luxury Condo Renovation in Chevy Chase, MD
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Stunning Whole-House Renovation in Middleburg, VA
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Stunning First-Floor Renovation in Colonial Village, DC
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Screened Porch Addition Extends Living Space in McLean, VA
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Phased Condo Renovation with Kitchen and Baths in Chevy Chase, MD
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Sophisticated Whole-Condo Renovation in Washington, DC
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Stunning Home Addition in Aldie, VA
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Beautiful First Floor Remodel in Fairfax, VA
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Stunning Kitchen & Basement Remodel in McLean, VA
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Gorgeous Interior & Exterior Design Build in McLean, VA
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Phased Design Build Renovation in Reston
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Elegant Whole-Home Brownstone Renovation in Georgetown, DC
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Glamorous Kitchen Renovation in Leesburg with New Laundry Room
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Fresh Luxury Renovation in McLean, Virginia
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Outdoor Living Renovation in Potomac, MD
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Whole-House Renovation in Great Falls, VA
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Stunning Kitchen and Primary Suite Renovation in Leesburg, VA
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A BOWA Custom Home – Beautiful Second Home in Hume, VA
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Sharing Our Favorite Things – Our Favorite Shows
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Sharing Our Favorite Things – Our Favorite Movies
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Beautiful Timber Frame Barn for the Car Enthusiast in Maryland
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Stunning Phased Renovation in Chevy Chase, MD
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Coronavirus Safety Measures – Keeping our Clients, Employees and the Community Safe
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Virtual Renovation Design: Challenging Times Encourage Us to Work Smarter
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BOWA Free Design Services – A Thank You to Our Community
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Complete Renovation in Classic DC Condo Building
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Whole-House Renovation & Addition in Clifton, VA
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Contemporary Kitchen, Master Suite and First-Floor Renovation in McLean
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McLean Basement Renovation Creates Entertaining Hub for Family
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Kitchen Addition Brings Space and Natural Light to Arlington Home
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Contemporary Kitchen and Main Level Renovation in McLean, VA
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Equestrian Facility Brings Together Form and Function in Middleburg, Virginia
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Share Your Recipes with Us!
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Complete Transformation of Washington, DC Rowhome
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Before and After Renovation of Transitional Kitchen in Washington, DC
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Spacious Kitchen Renovation in Great Falls, Virginia
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Modern Luxury Kitchen, Master Bathroom and Basement Remodel in McLean, VA
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Bethesda Condo Renovation to Create Relaxing Retreat
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Kitchen Expansion and Outdoor Entertaining Area in Great Falls, VA
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Upscale Contemporary Renovation in Potomac, Maryland
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Traditional Brownstone Renovation in Washington, DC
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Tips for Managing Pollen Season
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Custom Kitchen, Master Bathroom and Garage Renovation in Great Falls
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BOWA Wins National CotY Award for Residential Interior Renovation in Reston Condo
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Whole-House Renovation and Addition in DC
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Master Bathroom Filled with Natural Light in McLean
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BOWA Wins Local and Regional CotY Awards in 2019 Competition
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Contemporary Condominium Remodel in Reston, Virginia
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Georgetown Rowhome Renovation Delivers Chic Design and Functionality
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Spring Valley Home Renovated to Enhance Charm and Rectify Quirks
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Tuscan-Inspired Kitchen Renovation in McLean
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Williamsburg Inspired Design Details in New Pool House Construction
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Bright Kitchen Renovation and Kids Bedroom Addition in McLean
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Country Loft Townhome Renovation in Loudoun County
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BOWA Wins Two Great American Living Awards in 2018 Competition
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Transitional Style with Contemporary Finishes in Reston Whole-House Remodel
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BOWA’s Tim Burch Featured in Netflix Series
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Patricia Tetro of BOWA joins the Board of Directors at Homestretch
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Basement Remodel in McLean Perfect for Entertaining
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Tudor Whole-House Remodel in Chevy Chase, MD
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Transitional Row Home Remodel in Georgetown, DC
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Modern Whole-House Renovation in Arlington, Virginia
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BOWA’s 30th Anniversary Cookbook
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Tim Burch and Adam Wertheimer Join BOWA’s Ownership Group
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Master Bathroom Renovation with Plenty of Storage in Arlington, Virginia
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BOWA’s 2018 Summer Design Discount Seen as Great Benefit by Many Clients
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Phased Renovation in Great Falls, VA – Interior and Exterior
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BOWA Remodeling Expert Doug Horgan to Speak at Three Residential Construction Events this March
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Modern Aging in Place Renovation in Falls Church, VA
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BOWA Named Top Vote Getter for Best Remodeler in Bethesda Magazine and Arlington Magazine
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Kitchen and Master Suite Upgrade for Fairfax Station Home
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BOWA Welcomes Alexandria Native to Growing Project Leader Team
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Kitchen Renovation for a Chef in Vienna, VA
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Industrial Chic Row Home Renovation in Dupont Circle, DC
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Addition and Renovation to Landmark Home in McLean, Virginia
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Design Build Capitol Hill Renovation
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Luxury Condominium Renovation in Chevy Chase, Maryland
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Potomac, MD Renovation Features Dramatic Family Room Addition
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Cleveland Park DC Kosher Kitchen Renovation
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Traditional Chevy Chase, Maryland Condominium Renovation
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Contemporary Washington, DC Condominium Renovation
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Universal Design Master Suite Renovation in McLean, VA
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Kitchen Renovation and Addition in McLean, VA
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Master Suite and Master Bathroom Renovation in Great Falls, VA
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BOWA NAMED 2017 REGIONAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR BY NARI
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Traditional Home Renovation in McLean, VA
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BOWA Named “Best of Houzz” for Design and Service in 2017
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Luxury Kalorama Condo Renovation in Washington, DC
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Traditional Condominium Renovation in Rosslyn, Virginia
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Multi-space Renovation in Potomac, Maryland
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Local Building Industry Association Recognized BOWA at 2016 Great American Living Awards
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1960’s Era Ranch House Transformation in McLean, Virginia
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Stylish First-Floor Bungalow Renovation in Arlington, VA
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Beautifully Redesigned Home with Wine Cellar in McLean, Virginia
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Purchase Consultation – Carriage House Garage Addition in Chevy Chase, MD
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First Floor and Outdoor Living Transformation in Vienna, VA
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Beautiful Kitchen and Family Room Renovation in Great Falls, Virginia
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Multi-Level Addition and Remodeling Project in Potomac, Maryland
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A BOWA Custom Home – Traditional Appeal in Vienna
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Loudoun County Whole-House Renovation and Entertaining Addition
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A BOWA Custom Home – Hampton Shingle Style in Great Falls
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A BOWA Custom Home – English Manor in Great Falls
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Whole House Design Build Renovation in Bethesda, MD
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Remodeling Industry Recognizes BOWA as Contractor of the Year
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Video Timelapse of a Rear Yard Renovation in Great Falls, VA
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Video Timelapse of a Multi-Level Addition in McLean, VA
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Green Building Features Abound in Bluemont, Virginia Custom Home
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Purchase Consultation and Whole House Renovation in Great Falls, Virginia
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Custom Home – American Vernacular in Arlington, Virginia
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McLean, Virginia Kitchen Renovation and Screened Porch Addition
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Lower Level Renovation Creates Wonderful Spaces for Ashburn, Virginia Family
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Custom Luxury Condominium Renovation in Chevy Chase, Maryland
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Back Porch Renovation in Great Falls Features Spectacular Stone Fireplace
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French Country Wine Cellar in Potomac, Maryland
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Pool House Addition on Raised Terrace Creates Stunning Outdoor Space in DC
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Extensive Phased Renovation in Great Falls, Virginia
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Purchase Consultation and Whole House Renovation in Potomac, Maryland
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Award-Winning Condominium Penthouse Renovation in Washington, D.C.
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Northwest Washington, DC Condominium Renovation
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“Cook’s Kitchen” Renovation in Potomac, Maryland
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Kitchen and Master Bath Renovation in McLean, VA
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Fire Restoration in Chevy Chase Creates Opportunity for Whole House Renovation
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Family Room Addition in Bethesda, Maryland
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Indoor Pool and Great Room Addition in Potomac, MD
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Video Timelapse of a Multi-Level Addition and Renovation in Potomac, MD
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BOWA Welcomes Veteran Home Remodeling Expert to Lead Residential Remodels in Northern Virginia
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BOWA Wins Second Consecutive Award from Houzz
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BOWA Hosts Fall Seminar Series on Luxury Remodeling Tips
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Chevy Chase Basement Renovation Timelapse VideoMD
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BOWA Sponsors 14th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Run/1 Mile Walk in Potomac, MD
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BOWA Wins Regional Contractor of the Year Award
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BOWA Presents 13th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Run and One-Mile Walk
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Remodeling Industry Recognizes BOWA as Contractor of the Year for Third Consecutive Year
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‘Age in Place’ to Satisfy Evolving Needs
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Award-Winning Home Remodeling Firm, BOWA, Welcomes Experienced Home Renovation Expert to Serve Virginia Clients
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The Region’s Best Home Designs
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Recycle, Reuse, Remodel
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Tim Burch Leaves Television Stardom to Serve Hunt Country Clients
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Executive Profile: Tim Burch, BOWA Project Leader
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Home Design: The Man Behind the Bus
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Colonial Expansion
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A Cultural Gateway Along the Potomac – An Exclusive look inside the idyllic home of UAE Ambassador’s McLean Home
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Heart of the Home
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Owners pour cash into bathroom renovations
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Is it time to replace your water heater?
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BOWA Presents 12th Annual Autism Speaks 5K
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Small Kitchen with no room to grow can feel more spacious
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Keeping the chaos out of condo renovations
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Building the Great Outdoors Room – Use of outside living areas growing in priority, complexity
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Do you need more storage space in your home?
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Renovators do more with less – homeowners keep makeovers simple and budget friendly
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Design With Children in Mind – BOWA shares tips for design that work for the whole family
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What do you need to know about wood flooring?
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Top 10 Things To Know Before You Remodel
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BOWA Offers Winter Storm Tips: Preparation is Crucial, Says Residential Design Build Contractor
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Mega-fun at home in a sports center
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High Rising – Tapping a Growing Condominium Remodeling Market
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Potomac Day 2011 – Steve Kirstein, Business Person of the Year, Rides in Float
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Case Study – Thomas French Architect partners with BOWA on a conservatory and pool house project in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia
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BOWA Named Hall of Fame Custom Builder in the Designers’ Choice Awards
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I Love Your Kitchen – BOWA McLean Renovation
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BOWA Named 2011 Business of the Year
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BOWA Named 2011 Business of the Year by Potomac Chamber of Commerce
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Whole House Design Build Renovation Plus the Top 10 Things to Know Before You Purchase a House to Remodel
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Savvy Homeowners Prefer a Team Approach
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Top 10 Things to Know Before you Purchase a House
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Contemplating New Kitchen Countertops?
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Condo redesign involves special considerations
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BOWA is Corporate Sponsor for Partner for Surgery’s The Arts for Healing Event
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BOWA: Builders and Architects Profiles
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Everything in Its Place: A look at other trends in bathroom design, clever ways to get more storage, the growing popularity of steam showers, and smarter toilets
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Men vs. Women: What each wants in their master bathroom design
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Making a Splash – Bathroom Design Trends
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The Family Foyer: Essential Space
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The Family Foyer: Essential Space
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Wouldn’t you love a great outdoor kitchen?
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BOWA Home Featured in 78th Anniversary Historic Garden Week in Virginia
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Car Enthusiast’s Garage Addition and Video Timelapse in Potomac, MD
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Client First – BOWA Lays a Solid Foundation for Its Award-Winning Business
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Home Remodeling Design Ideas for Custom Bars and Wine Rooms
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Functional Mudrooms Can Help Families Stay Organized
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BOWA Wins Grand Award in 2010 Capital COTY
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Have you Maximized your Home’s Livable Space?
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International Elegance
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BOWA Recognized as Capital Contractor of the Year
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Remodeling Industry Recognizes BOWA as a Capital Contractor of the Year
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Homeowners again look at remodeling, but landscape has changed after recession
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BOWA Offers Winter Storm Tips: Preparation is Crucial, Says Residential Design Build Contractor
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Top Remodeling Trends for 2011
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Elegant and Efficient – Remodeling Trends for 2011
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New World Cotswold – Feature on BOWA’s Alderley Estate
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Top Real Estate Professionals Cautiously Optimistic Toward 2011
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McLean Design Firm Puts Key Focus on “Serial Remodelers”
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BOWA Offers Home Safety Tips During the Holidays
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Going to the Dogs
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High Impact Design – Newly Renovated Mansion on the Potomac
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BOWA Suggests Simple Homeowner Preparation Tips to Protect Mid-Atlantic Homes During Active Hurricane Season
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BOWA Sees Growing Trend of Customized Home Bars in Washington, D.C. Area Luxury Homes
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Beautiful Baths
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Five Design Trends
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The Old Becomes New Again
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BOWA Recommends Latest Technology as Smart Phones Assist Homeowners in Post-Renovation Projects
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The Well-Crafted Nest
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Urban Architecture Just one of the Joys of City Life
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Pet-Proof and Pretty
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BOWA Ranks #4 in Remodeling 550 National List of Full-Service Remodelers
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BOWA Seeing ‘Cool’ Residential Pool Trends as Washingtonians Aim to Beat the Summer Heat
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After a Decade, Potomac Autism Race Organizer will Lace Up
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Autism Speaks 5K Run
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BOWA Presents 10th Annual Autism Speaks 5K on July 4, 2010
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BOWA Builders Announces New Identity
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BOWA Builders Announces New Identity of BOWA to Better Reflect Company’s Design-Build Expertise of Transforming Houses Into Homes
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A Manse on a Human Scale; Imposing Georgian in Potomac Becomes a More Livable Home
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BOWA Builders Recommends Weatherstripping in Homes to Save Energy and Money as Winter Drags On
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BOWA Builders’ VP Jimmy Finn Receives Professional Registration and Membership in AIA
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Green Design Trumps In-the-Red Economy
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Green Incentive: A company institutes its own rebate incentive program for energy-efficient upgrades
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BOWA Builders Recognized as SmartCEO EcoCEO and Implementer of Environmental Excellence
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BOWA Builders Ranks Number One on Remodeling Magazine’s List
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BOWA Builders Honored at EcoCEO
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Award Winners
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Encouraging Customers to Go Green is Good Business
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Peace of Mind: BOWA’s pre-sale consultations save potential homebuyers a world of worry
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BOWA Builders Named REMODELING Magazine’s Top Full-Service Remodeler
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BOWA Builders Encourages Home Energy Audits to Create an Environment that is More Efficient, Green and Comfortable
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BOWA Tops Remodeling 550 List
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BOWA Builders Serves as Valuable Green Building Resource for Area Architects
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A Greener Way to Design
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Green Homes Save Money, Sell for More Too
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Is McMansion Era Over? – Some buyers opt for home additions rather than buying a new luxury home
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Local Builders can Change the Color of Your Life
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Builder Launches New Initiative to Support Environmental Efforts
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Giving Clients Green Rebates
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BOWA Builders Launches Innovative Environmental Incentive Program
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How the Economy Affects Renovations
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Lower Bills a Goal in Energy-Saving Upgrades
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Northern Virginia Remodeling Firm Thrives Despite Industry Slowdown
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Outdoor Entertaining Renovation and Pool in Potomac, Maryland
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Lower Level Renovation Creates Home Office in McLean, Virginia Home
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Spectacular Renovation of 1920’s Home in Arlington, Virginia
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BOWA Named Remodeler of the Year by National Magazine
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Spectacular Whole Home Renovation in Potomac, Maryland
HOW WE CAN HELP
Project Feasibility: Preliminary conversations and site meetings to discuss the challenges or needs you have with your space, project goals, options, and budgets.
Architectural Design: Our design build experts manage the planning and selections for your renovation through our in-house architectural team or one of our highly regarded design partners. In some situations, we can also work with a designer you’ve chosen.
Guaranteed Budget Ranges: For most design build projects with a relatively defined scope of work, we’re able to provide a Guaranteed Budget Range even before we begin design.
Fully Supervised Construction: A dedicated on-site supervisor ensures each renovation project is run efficiently, managing the team to make sure we deliver your project on time, on budget and to BOWA’s unmatched standards.
Effective Communications: We maintain our commitment to effective communications with our clients throughout the entire design and construction process, through regular weekly meetings and reports.
Customer Service: Each of our projects is backed by BOWA’s industry-leading warranty and dedicated 24/7 Customer Service Team.

