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Building Timeless with Bardwell
What Makes a Home Feel Truly “Timeless”? Starting at the Human Scale Have you ever walked down a street and felt instantly at ease, like everything just fit? Places like St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans or Myers Park in Charlotte have that effect. The homes feel familiar, comforting, and welcoming, even if you’ve never […]
Behind the Build: A Curated Process
The homebuilding process always begins with the lot and its questions: Where will the sun rise and set? How will people enter? What will they see? From this very first moment, we approach every new home as a coordinated execution of countless small decisions. Everything begins with selecting the right trades and guiding design choices, […]
Hospitality in Home Building: Translating Bienvenue into Bardwell
Think of the last place you felt truly welcomed. Was it your family home or a gathering with friends? Perhaps your place of work or worship? Not everyone can provide this ephemeral thing—hospitality. It is an intangible quality that lives in rhythm and atmosphere, and mainly in the spirit of those offering it. At its […]
Women Who Build: A Custom Home Story
If you arrive at dusk, light pools along the pathway, and the air is full of subtle sweetness wafting from the greenery. And, there in the stunning front archway is homeowner, Emily Bardwell Guillory. This beautiful custom home tucked away in Willow Grove is the culmination of thoughtful collaboration and quiet elegance. Welcome to our […]
Bardwell Custom Homes : Build for the Long Run
The Bardwell Difference At Bardwell, we combine intuitive touches and thoughtful design to build homes that express your personal style. We believe that unexpected details make homes inspiring. It’s why we let design drive the process behind every Bardwell home. From the floors to the fixtures, personalize each element of your home’s interior with finishes […]
Highlights from Parade of Homes 2025
Thank you to everyone who visited Bardwell during the Parade of Homes weekend! It was a pleasure to share our latest homes and designs with you. A special thanks from Scott Bardwell, owner of Bardwell Homes—we’re grateful for your support and hope you left feeling inspired by what’s possible when thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship […]
Landscaping with Purpose: Creating Curb Appeal That Builds Community
“In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside 24 hours.” With an observation like that, Mark Twain sounds like he spent more time in South Louisiana than he did. Homeowners in Baton Rouge know that there is a sweet spot for enjoying the outdoors in relative comfort, and that time is […]
Building a Custom Home in the Village at Willow Grove: Part 2
Welcome to our second installment following an in-depth, behind the scenes look at building a custom home with Bardwell Homes in Willow Grove. In Part 1, we explored the inspiration, excitement, and challenge of the initial planning phase as prospective homeowners collaborate with architects and builders to settle on a plan that captures the ideal […]
Coming Soon to Covington: Find Your Bardwell Home in TerraBella
As a family owned business in South Louisiana, building homes is as much about construction as it is building relationships. Life in Louisiana is rooted in people. Our distinct culture of celebration and southern hospitality naturally welcomes old friends and new. For us, a good time starts with gathering together in good company – and […]
Building a Custom Home in the Village at Willow Grove: Part 1 The Inspiration and Process
What is it like to create a custom home? It’s a culmination of countless decisions, intensive planning, and personal expression. While every custom home journey presents challenges, it’s an incredible process that yields exceptional results. And, it all begins with a spark of inspiration. For Emily, building a custom home with Bardwell was no debate, […]