The housing market worldwide is constantly shifting and evolving. In 2025, the real estate housing market in Wichita is no different. There is still a hot demand for homes that are sustainable with the latest technology, home office spaces and room to expand. As an award-winning Wichita homebuilder, here are a few must-have features Paul Gray Homes is seeing from clients interested in building custom luxury homes.
Expanded Space
After the pandemic, there is a popular demand for more space, enhanced work-from-home accommodations, and more. The pandemic drastically changed how people view their homes. Pre-pandemic, many buyers were solely focused on location (being close to work, close to public transport, etc.), but once remote work environment and zoom meetings became more normalized and common, people began rethinking their living spaces and adjusting them as such.
Work-from-home Accommodations
As we mentioned before, working from home is a huge element that is considered when you are building a custom luxury home in Wichita, KS. Paul Gray Homes is seeing a huge demand for home offices and at-home work locations with enhanced technology. Homes that have dedicated office spaces, soundproof rooms, and even home technology studios are more desirable. Even in homes that are not large enough for a full office, buyers are looking for flex rooms that could serve as offices as well as additional home living space.
Guest Homes
There’s also been a growing interest in building on-property stand-alone guest homes to house frequent guests, or elderly family members. These smaller guest spaces provide a wonderful place for guests to stay, while offering privacy.
Sustainability and Resilience
Sustainability is a hot trend in real estate. Climate change is pushing the demand for eco-friendly, energy-efficient homes. More builders are adopting sustainable practices, using eco-conscious materials like bamboo, recycled wood, and solar panels. Expect green homes to become the norm rather than the exception. Additionally, Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) homes are a popular option for new custom homes. Paul Gray Homes is an expert homebuilder specializing in ICF homes in Wichita. These homes are built with resilience in mind. They are built to withstand extreme weather conditions like floods, fires, and tornadoes. Which is something that extremely appealing in Kansas where we have unpredictable extreme weather events.
Home Health & Well-Being
Health-conscious living and home gyms are a huge trend in custom luxury home design, with features like advanced air filtration, circadian lighting (to support sleep cycles), water purification systems, and antimicrobial surfaces. Indoor air quality and natural lighting will become key design considerations, as people place more value on their overall well-being. Home gyms are also a wonderful way for homeowners to stay healthy and fit in the comfort of their own home.
If you are ready to build the custom luxury home of your dreams, give Paul Gray Homes a call for a free consultation. Contact us today!