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The quarterly U.S. Houzz Renovation Barometer asks more than 1,000 construction and architecture and design firms on Houzz about their expected, current and recent business activity. The Q3 2025 Barometer, fielded June 14-July 1, 2025, also asked pros how they expect local and national economic factors — including tariffs, inflation and labor shortages — to impact their businesses and the industry at large.
The just-released report reveals that the vast majority of firms across the industry expect these factors to negatively impact business in Q3. This is consistent with reduced optimism industrywide as business activity slows, though more pros still expect business performance to improve overall this quarter than anticipate a decline.
Here are more insights into construction and design businesses’ outlooks in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty.
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Business sentiment across the home construction and design industry has declined, marking the second consecutive quarter of reduced optimism as business activity wanes, according to the Q3 2025 U.S. Houzz Renovation Barometer. The outlook among firms is significantly lower than it was at the start of the year, although many professionals still expect an improved third-quarter performance.
The recently released Barometer report provides timely insights into the residential renovation industry, including expectations, project backlogs and recent activity among businesses in the construction sector and the architectural and design services sector.
“Expectations have become increasingly cautious among construction and design professionals as they navigate ongoing economic challenges and reduced business activity,” Houzz staff economist Marine Sargsyan says. “That said, stable backlogs and gradual adjustments in response to market conditions indicate some resilience. Most are hopeful for improved momentum through the second half of the year.”
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The quarterly U.S. Houzz Renovation Barometer asks more than 1,000 construction and architecture and design firms on Houzz about their expected, current and recent business activity. The just-released Q2 2025 Barometer, fielded March 14-28, was expanded to include questions about how professionals expect market shifts, such as tariffs and interest rates, to impact their business and the industry as a whole.
The report found that firms across the industry expect these shifts to negatively impact their business. Additionally, many are adjusting procurement strategies and selectively stockpiling materials in anticipation of tariff-driven price hikes, especially on lumber, steel and cabinetry.
Here are more insights into construction and design businesses’ outlooks and strategies in the face of changing economic conditions.
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When you have too many plates spinning at the same time, they can all come crashing down around you, so try to focus on one task at a time. An effective strategy, according to James, is to block out time slots for each different activity.
“For instance, set aside blocks of time for client meetings, design concept development, sourcing materials, and administrative tasks,” he says. “Stick to your schedule as closely as possible to ensure you have dedicated time for all aspects of your work.”
“I also prefer blocking out a few hours each week for design work and try to switch off my phone or email in order to focus on the project in hand,” interior designer Chantel Elshout says.