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 hand-selected by design professionals. In each step of construction, every curve, line and material selection is planned and implemented with craftsman quality to reflect the real needs of each family and designed with space and style for all occasions.
While fancy finishes and high ceilings alone aren’t quite enough to make a house a home, the customized details in every Bardwell home are designed to simplify your life. Whether it is a trim detail or a perfectly placed nook, no detail is overlooked.
When looking for a home with unique design, look to Bardwell Homes for a blend of tailored Southern style and the luxury of modern living. Inside and out, a home by Bardwell is a build all your own. Some call it thoughtful, we call it The Bardwell Difference.
Why Build with Bardwell
Personalization meets Expertise
We begin by seeking a deep understanding of how you live and how you want your home to support you lifestyle. We combine your vision with our industry expertise to create a home that’s distinctly yours.
Thoughtful Design and Enduring Quality
From smart layouts to locally sourced materials, every detail matters. More than curated finishes, we build homes to stand the test of time, a careful balance of longevity, functionality, and timeless beauty.
A Proven, Trusted Partner
From the first meeting to move-in day, our team prioritizes clear, consistent communication. We value transparency and keep you informed every step of the way to facilitate a stress-free, rewarding experience.
Our Process
1. Secure Land
Build on your own land or choose a lot in one of the several different communities Bardwell has to offer.
2. Architectural Plans
We shape your vision with expert partners (or yours) to design plans that balance beauty, function, and future-ready living.
3. Pricing, Allowances, & Schedules
Get a full cost estimate, selection allowances, estimated build timeline, and draw schedule – all up front and easy to follow.
4. Approval & Construction
Once approved, we break ground. As we focus on the build, you’ll get regular updates, watching your new home come to life.
5. Final Walkthrough
Tour your completed home before closing to survey the final result. Then, get the keys to your new home designed just for you.
What Homeowners Are Saying
“The staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and always willing to answer my questions throughout the process. Everything was completed on time, as promised. I highly recommend Bardwell Homes to anyone looking for a new build.” – George Xue
“After 2 builds and lots of experiences, I can honestly say Scott Bardwell cares about his customers and is a man of great integrity!” – Kayla Silvio
“The attention to detail and the creative use of materials inside and outside of the home were unmatched.” – Scott Berry
“If you’re considering building a new home, I highly recommend taking a look at Bardwell Homes. Our home is everything we wanted it to be.” – Truax Family
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 come together.
Move-In Ready Homes inHarveston
Located in South Baton Rouge, Lakes at Harveston offers scenic views, walking trails, a clubhouse, pool, and pickleball courts—perfect for a connected, active lifestyle.
Bardwell Homes is a featured builder in the community, offering move-in-ready and semi-custom homes starting in the low $600s. With timeless design, quality materials, and flexible floor plans, Bardwell makes it easy to build a home that fits your life.
Available Now! Lot 100Move-In Ready! Lot 55Move-In Ready! Lot 56
The Village atWillow Grove Townhomes
Located in the heart of Baton Rouge, The Village at Willow Grove offers upscale townhome living with walkable access to restaurants, shops, and The Dunham School. These 3-bed, 2.5-bath homes are thoughtfully designed with open floor plans, ground-floor primary suites, and high-quality finishes, starting in the $500s.
With three townhomes pending, only one move-in ready, and another under construction, availability in this sought-after neighborhood won’t last long. These homes fit perfectly for those wanting low-maintenance living without compromising style or location.
Custom Homes with Bardwell
Working with our team to build your custom home offers you a unique opportunity to create a space that truly fits your family’s lifestyle, needs, and personal style. With a custom home, you get to choose everything from the floor plan to the finishes, ensuring your home truly reflects you.
We focus on thoughtful design, expert craftsmanship, and making the process clear, inspiring, and enjoyable.
Love the idea of a custom home but want a simpler process? Our semi-custom option lets you personalize key features while relying on the expertise and established process of the Bardwell team. Choose your community, select your lot and floor plan, then make finish selections that match your style. It’s a seamless way to create a home that fits your family—without starting from scratch.
“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 now. Spring brings cool mornings, warm afternoons, and plenty of opportunity to tend to our gardens and spruce up our landscaping.
Whether you’ve just moved into a new Bardwell home or you’re looking to refresh your outdoor space, our landscaping approach will help you create something that adds value to your home and the entire neighborhood.
How Landscaping Brings Neighborhoods to Life
Landscaping is about creating a warm welcome, a tidy place to stroll full of cheerful blooms. Imagine the porches where you’ll chat over coffee or call out to friends walking their dogs. Beautiful landscaping brings life to our neighborhood streets, no matter the size of the yard. Every Bardwell home includes professionally designed landscaping that blends beauty and functionality, primed to thrive in the South Louisiana climate.
We start with a lush centipede for a soft underfoot that’s tough enough to handle the high summer heat and sporadic winter freezes. From there, our front yard beds are planted with intention, adding curb appeal, depth, and visual interest with room for long-term growth. Then, we make the most of your communal space in the front yard, with professionally arranged beds that provide visual interest and promote long-term growth.
Flowers and shrubs add pops of color, texture, and movement, from delicate ground covers to the striking spray of pink roses. Thoughtfully selected to complement the exterior palette of each home, flowers are a simple addition that you can build on each year. Where possible, homeowners love to incorporate functional plants, like rosemary and lavender. These herbs are natural bug-repellents, which helps to address pesky mosquitoes while adding charm and fragrance.
From the curve of a flower bed to a few well-placed potted plants by the door, every element is chosen to enhance both form and function. Whether it’s a brick front walk softened by greenery or a clean, minimalist porch, your home’s exterior becomes a reflection of the pride we take in our communities.
Our hope is that when you start with a strong garden as your base, ongoing maintenance is easier to handle, even for those without a green thumb. Here’s a few tips to consider as we dive into spring.
6 Landscaping Tips for New Construction HomesYou Should Consider
Let Your Yard Breathe
New landscaping needs time to settle. If you’ve just moved into a new Bardwell home, give it at least one month to root before making any changes. Focus on watering, weeding, and letting the beauty develop naturally.
Add Layers for Depth
Use varying plant heights and textures to create dimension. This adds instant visual interest and makes your yard feel more established. Think low ground covers in front, medium-height blooms in the middle, and taller greenery in the bac
Curate an Atmosphere
Your yard should feel like an extension of your home. Add a bit of personality with lights, a small bench, or a water feature. Outdoor gas lanterns add a soft ambiance to evening walks. Even something as simple as a few decorative planters or hurricane candles can make the space feel more finished.
Plant Native
If you want your plants to last, choose hardy varieties that thrive in intense heat, humidity, and the occasional freeze. Think beautiful, resilient plants.
Use Herbs as Multipurpose Accents
Herbs like basil, thyme, or lemon balm are wonderful selections that offer function and beauty. In addition to their sweet aroma, they’re useful in the kitchen, plus they repel bugs. Rosemary, lavender, and mint are delicious and great complements for summer cocktails and homemade iced teas.
Maintenance Does the Most
Don’t underestimate the power of clean lines and a tidy space. A swept porch, freshly pressure-washed, contrasted against a fresh bed of mulch under trimmed plants creates a homey polish. A little effort goes a long way to keeping that fresh look and feel.
Beauty at Every Doorstep with Bardwell Homes
Bardwell Homes is first and foremost a community builder.We want our neighborhoods to be places of life and connection. And when every yard reflects care and beauty, the whole community feels it. It’s a shared pride in the land we own, the homes we’ve built, and the lifestyle we’re cultivating.
No matter the size, your front yard is often your first impression to the world. With a little intention and seasonal upkeep, these spaces become the first part of your story.
Looking for inspiration?
Browse our gallery of Bardwell homes to see real yards that showcase what’s possible.
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 vision within the desired budget. Now, we take a closer look at the design details and personal choices available when you build a custom home.
1. Can you describe the inspiration behind the home’s style and layout?
My husband and I have traveled all over Europe, and we’re very drawn to timeless, old-world design. As we were looking through exterior images, we kept coming back to this modern Tudor look, which blends the classical elements of a Tudor home with contemporary design features and materials, creating a look that feels both historic and modern. This defines what we were hoping to achieve, so we’re continuing the blend of historic and current through the new house and landscaping.
2. What elements of your custom home are you most excited about?
We chose to go the custom route because there are a few things in our current house that don’t work well with how we live. First, we have an open concept living area with no place other than a bedroom to visit or watch a movie. So, we are bringing back the family den, which is going to be a comfortable place the family can be in the evenings (or if my husband and I need to get away from a house full of kids).
Second, we currently have our sink in our island. And, with a husband who is always cooking for people, it makes it difficult to host gatherings when there’s stacks of pots and pans on the island, where people naturally want to congregate. So, we have added a scullery to our new house, which has a second sink and dishwasher, double ovens, the pantry, and plenty of countertop space to prep food and/or stash dishes. There’s a door on it too, so it can all truly be out of sight, out of mind, until we’re ready to tackle it. Many people didn’t know what this was at first, but I’ve seen a few articles saying sculleries are making a comeback, so we may start to see more of these!
3. How has Bardwell guided you through the design and materials selection process?
It can be very tempting when looking online at pictures to want a specific look, but unless we can source it locally AND can find a trade to install it, it’s going to be tricky to achieve certain looks we see on the internet. So I looked through many of Bardwell’s pictures of past jobs to see what’s been done before.
Even though we are building a fully custom home, I’ve learned it’s best to stick with the builder’s trade and vendor base as much as possible, which helps alleviate hiccups and unknown costs that may arise by going too far out of the sandbox.
4. What personalized features or unique details did you prioritize in your home design?
We had limited space to work with for the master bath, so the architect presented an option for barrel arches above the vanity and tub to give some architectural interest to the room, which is one of my favorite details in the house.
Sometimes limitations can produce beautiful results.
5. Do you have any reflections you’d like to share about the journey of building a custom home?
Building a custom home is a big undertaking, whether you’re in the business or not. Even though I’ve been in the industry for over 12 years, when it’s your home, you want to make sure you’re making the right decision. So, I have spent many late nights researching, scanning Pinterest, and sketching out ideas. It’s a lot of work, but it is incredibly rewarding.
Build for the Long Run with Bardwell
From notable architectural features to uncommon practical spaces like family dens and scullery kitchens, this custom build reflects the family’s vision for a timeless yet functional space that offers a sense of retreat, space to connect, and the freedom to entertain well. Thoughtful design and attention to detail are what transform a house into a home you could have only imagined.
Parade of Homes 2025
Every year, Bardwell Homes is proud to participate in the Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge for the Parade of Homes. Come and tour Emily’s completed custom home in Willow Grove and learn about the thoughtful design and innovative home building that makes Bardwell a Baton Rouge pillar. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, scoping out local vendors for your custom home, or just looking for inspiration, it’s an unique event that offers variety, style, and community.
April 26-27 and May 3-4 1:00-5:00 pm
In the meantime, stay tuned for our final installment, where we’ll share insights from the construction phase and celebrate the most exciting milestone yet: moving into the new home.
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 that always begins at home.
At Bardwell Homes, we take the time to get to know the people we serve – their stories, connections, and hopes for the future. What do they want their home to provide? Each answer matters and reveals valuable insights about their desired daily life and style of living. This process is deeply personal, and it requires meticulous planning, expert care, and ongoing conversation. As we prepare to open our new office in TerraBella Village in Covington, LA, we know this will enable our team to better serve our Northshore homeowners and extend the same personalized, high-quality homebuilding experience that has defined our work in Baton Rouge.
Hosting Homebuilding Excellence
Our new commercial building in TerraBella will serve as a central hub for prospective homeowners to meet with the Bardwell team, explore their options, and seek advice. It will be our place to gather together for conversation and planning, so that the people we serve can embark on their homebuilding journeys with confidence.
Bardwell isn’t just about building houses—it’s about creating places where neighbors connect and communities thrive. With years of experience, we design homes and gathering spaces that bring people together. TerraBella is no exception—it’s a place where multi-family and traditional neighborhood living come together in a truly inspired way.
Find Your New Home in Covington
If you’re looking for comfort, convenience, and community in Covington, then consider TerraBella for your new home. Covington’s natural beauty, historic charm, and rich culture provide the ideal setting for Bardwell Homes. We designed TerraBella as a complement to the stunning landscape and our southern heritage. TerraBella offers traditional neighborhood living with walkable streets, a vibrant village square, lush green spaces, and year-round events.
Nestled just outside New Orleans, this charming city reflects the relaxed elegance and timeless style that Bardwell Homes strives to embody in every project. Imagine afternoons spent sipping cocktails on spacious porches, leisurely strolls through historic downtown, and returning to host friends for dinner. TerraBella can be your place to gather.
Move-In Ready Homes in TerraBella
Bardwell understands that classic design balances character with modern amenities. And, we’re excited to offer a selection of in-progress and move-in-ready homes in TerraBella, each blending Southern luxury with thoughtful functionality, unexpected details, and quality built to last.
Available in March, these homes are ready for those looking to settle in Covington soon.
This warm and inviting home features a full front porch, large open living areas with cypress beams, and a spacious primary suite with striking touches and design features. Retreat to the side porch to unwind, relax, and enjoy with family and friends.
The Lisbon includes a side porch perfect for outdoor entertaining, French doors and large windows for natural light, and a spa-like primary bath with double vanities, a soaking tub, and a custom shower. You’ll find excellent use of style, space, and function in this Terrabella home.
Full of natural light, this charming open floor plan stuns with a chef’s kitchen, luxurious primary suite, and high-end finishes throughout like custom cabinets, stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy ample storage with intentional design and plenty of room to entertain in comfort and style.
Built for the Long Run
Building a new home takes time, precision, and care. Bardwell embraces this process, delivering homes that honor Southern heritage while incorporating modern elements. Our personalized approach ensures that every detail is carefully considered, resulting in homes beautifully built for the long run.
Explore Your New Home in Covington’s TerraBella Community
With move-in-ready homes available this March and buyer incentives designed to meet your needs, now is a great time to explore Bardwell Homes in TerraBella.
For more information or to schedule a meeting, contact Heather Kirkpatrick at 225.438.8050. Explore the possibilities with Bardwell Homes – built for the long run.
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 sanctuary? Where do we spend our days seeking to return and relax?
It’s our home. Such an ordinary thing that holds great importance.
Home isn’t just a physical place, it’s where our lives unfold, our families grow, and our stories take root. So, we want our homes to mimic that sense of stability and warmth. We want to build homes that will provide a strong foundation amid all the changes of life. We want a home that will last.
The process of building a new home can be just as relentless as the pace of our lives. It’s an all encompassing project that’s exciting and overwhelming. But it’s not a process meant to be rushed.
Most builders only emphasize being on time and on budget. And while that’s certainly crucial, at Bardwell, we believe it’s equally important to do a job right.
At Bardwell, we create homes built for the long run. Over the years, we’ve honed three key areas of expertise required to do this: intentional design, precision to process, and community connectivity.
Intentional, Thoughtful Design
First, we design homes and communities that ignite a spirit of intentional living. Trends come and go, but we pursue thoughtful designs that stand the test of time.
Our aim is to create a beautiful space that works with your daily life. It’s not just a house that has a great layout but one that feels custom to work with you through life.
There’s an art to building thoughtfully. It requires care, time, and meticulous attention to small details. Bardwell homes feature timeless finishes and quality materials, chosen to remain beautiful and functional for decades.
But, intentionality isn’t just a buzzword – it’s about considering how you live each day and integrating those needs and desires into the design to make your life more functional and enjoyable. From optimized kitchen flow to cabinet placement, Bardwell homes balance performance with warmth.
Durability is more than a standard feature – it’s our promise of excellence. Our homes build timeless aesthetics with robust construction techniques to ensure they stand the test of time. Whether you’re building new construction with Bardwell in a community in Covington or Baton Rouge, you know your new home is built for longevity.
Precision to Process
With decades of experience and a proven process, Bardwell brings unparalleled expertise to every project.
Every Bardwell home is proof of our unwavering dedication to quality. From initial design to the final walkthrough, our process is a methodical discipline that requires absolute precision. Our team’s commitment to high standards and transparency provides a smooth new construction experience, whether you’re in Baton Rouge or Covington.
Our process begins with you. We align design with your lifestyle, values, and future needs. Whether it’s a semi-custom home or a fully custom masterpiece, Bardwell homes have the capabilities to be as distinct as the families who live in them.
Ultimately, building a new home is about so much more than blueprints and materials, it’s about carving out a space where life and connection thrive.
Part of a Community
Since 1946, the name Bardwell has been a cornerstone of the Baton Rouge community. Over 79 years, we’ve evolved as a family, creating memories, traditions, and legacies. Our story is woven from a rich Louisiana heritage, an unmatched entrepreneurial spirit, and a diligence to process, reflecting our commitment to families and their visions for the future.
Life requires support. And, there is inherent value in the sense of belonging fostered among shared green spaces, neighborhood strolls, and holiday celebrations.
At Bardwell, our work goes beyond individual homes. A home is a singular entity within the larger context of its community. From thoughtfully planned neighborhoods to shared spaces that encourage connection, we build to enrich the lives of entire communities in Baton Rouge.
This year, Bardwell celebrated an expansion into Covington. In addition to newly acquired lots in the TerraBella community on Lake Pontchartrain’s Northshore, Bardwell will open a new office building in TerraBella in early 2025. This investment into our Covington community will allow us to better support families on their homebuilding journey.
New Homes Built for the Long Run
Building a home is a transformative experience – a journey of reflection, intention, and commitment. At Bardwell, we celebrate this process, knowing that each step contributes to something extraordinary.
As we look to the future, our focus remains on building homes and communities that will stand the test of time. It’s a testament to the dedication, precision, and consistency that define the Bardwell way. It’s an invitation to embrace the art and science of building, to trust in a process that upholds excellence and longevity.
Because in the long run, it’s not just about building a new house. It’s about creating a home, a legacy, and a place to return to.
Are you ready to invest in your legacy?
If you’re ready to build something that lasts, discover the Bardwell Difference today. Take the first step toward creating a new home built for the long run.
Start your journey with Bardwell and learn more about our custom and semi-custom offerings here.
