Sweet Design Sunday: Navigating the 2025 Housing Market—Stay, Move, or Make It Yours?

Investing in a move or investing in small changes that make a big impact?

Happy Sunday, homies!

The housing market in 2025 feels different. Home sales have dipped by 4.9%, with an annual rate of 4.08 million homes sold. Instead of rushing to buy something new, many homeowners are choosing to stay put, reimagining their spaces rather than completely starting over starting over. And let's admit, it can be more cost effective to stay put an invest in your current home.

Staying Put: Preserving Charm and Adding Your Own Story

For those choosing to stay, home isn’t just a place—it’s a collection of memories, traditions, and personal history. Rather than searching for something new, homeowners are embracing what they have, adding layers of personality, culture, and comfort. The goal isn’t to erase the past but to build upon it—preserving the charm of a space while making it even more reflective of the people who live there.

This could mean finally upgrading that kitchen with finishes that feel like you, refreshing a dated living room with thoughtful furnishings, or turning an unused guest room into a home office that inspires creativity.

Buying With Intention

For folks who do move, there’s a shift in what they’re looking for. Buyers are drawn to homes with character—historic details, original craftsmanship, and unique elements that can’t be replicated in a new build. Instead of buying something move-in ready, they’re looking for homes with potential—places they can refine, update, and make their own.

A Designer’s Touch: Making Your Home Work for You

Whether you make the choice to stay put or purchase, working with a designer can help make a home feel truly yours. Designers bring a fresh perspective, uncovering possibilities you may not have considered while ensuring every choice feels intentional. And let's face it, us designer's are creative magicians with:

• Reimagining Spaces – Maximizing the function and flow of your home.

• Curating a Personal Aesthetic – Helping you choose colors, textures, and furnishings that reflect your unique style.

• Blending Old and New – Keeping the best of what’s already there while layering in modern touches.

Now is the Time to Invest in Your Home

With more people choosing to stay in place, there’s never been a better time to create a home that supports your lifestyle. Be it a full renovation or simple updates that bring new energy to a space, design has the power to transform the way you live.

Food for thought—And if you’re moving, do you see yourself in a new build that matches your style or an older home with charming features, character, and potential?

With love,

Andrea