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Hospitality in Home Building: Translating Bienvenue into BardwellÂ
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 Â
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, […]
Built for the Long Run with Bardwell
New Homes That Last Send me the revised report? Are you available for a 2pm meeting? What did you need me to get at the store? Sound familiar? We live at a relentless pace, and finding time to quiet the endless demands often seems impossible. Where do we go to escape the noise and find […]
Get Ready for Winter with Bardwell Homes: How to Prep Your Louisiana Home for Freezing Temperatures
The Louisiana cold is often fashionably late to its own party. This year, we were well into November before the days brought consistently cool temperatures. But, when winter weather finally arrives, freezing temperatures and high humidity creates challenging, albeit unpredictable, cold snaps. And, this unique climate demands that we take special care to prepare our […]