2025 Year in Review… And a Look Ahead!

As we look back on 2025, one thing is clear: it was a busy, productive year for our team. We built more, learned more, and welcomed more families home. Here are the highlights and a look ahead to next year. 

Parade of Homes

This spring, we proudly participated in the Home Builder’s Association of Greater Baton Rouge’s Parade of Homes, one of our favorite opportunities to welcome people into our spaces and share what makes Bardwell design special. And, this year it was a major win. 

• The turnout exceeded expectations, with hundreds of visitors touring our featured Bardwell homes all over Baton Rouge.
• Meaningful conversations turned into real commitments, resulting in a record number of new contracts started during the event.
• We started new relationships with future homeowners who are now ready to begin their journey with us in 2026. 

Interest Rates Shifted

Big news, relief for everyone! Lower interest rates helped bring more buyers back into the market, giving families a little more room to make the move they’ve been waiting on.

New Office in Covington

A big step this year: we opened our new office in Covington, strengthening our presence on the Northshore and supporting our continued growth in TerraBella. 

Design Details We Loved

Every home tells a story, and 2025 brought us some unforgettable design moments:

Team & Trade Partners

Our team and trade partners showed up in a big way this year. From project managers and supers to designers and realtors, everyone played a part in building thoughtfully designed, high quality homes and keeping projects moving. Thank you for guiding our homeowners through the process with clarity and care. 

“Bardwell construction was amazing to work with. They clearly communicated what the process looked like, built us a dream home and made the process extremely smooth. We would definitely use them again and recommend them to everyone!! Great job!” 
– Justin Brewer

We’re unbelievably grateful for your dedication and proud of your work. 

32 Semi-Custom Homes Sold

From Harveston to Willow Grove, we closed many home sales this year, each one a family choosing Bardwell for their next chapter.

“We love our Bardwell home in Inniswylde! The team was amazing to work with, the home is beautiful, and we’re so happy in our neighborhood. Highly recommend!”
– Kim Bell 

Community Milestones

We’re also proud to have celebrated some major community updates:

• Clark’s Ferry sold out and fully closed.
• Inniswylde is almost sold out.
• And we welcomed many new families into completed neighborhoods in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas. 

Four Custom Homes Completed

From Dallas and D.C. … to Louisiana! 

In 2025 alone, Bardwell Homes built residences for five out-of-town clients, while living miles away in places like Dallas, Tallahassee, Washington D.C., and Lake Charles.

Why do clients trust us to build their homes from afar? Because they know distance doesn’t mean disconnect. The proof is in our process. No matter where you are, we can deliver clarity and connection with thoughtful, proactive communication every step of the way. 

As one client recently shared:

“I recently purchased a new home from Bardwell Homes, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! 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!”

Building a home is an act of trust. Wherever you are, trust us to build something exceptional.

Women Who Build

One of the custom homes we completed was in Willow Grove for our own Emily Bardwell Guillory. We explored the inspiration, excitement, and challenge of the initial planning phase to the stunning final result. And, we got to share the insights of the four incredible women who led the project. 

• • Erin Demma, AIA at Demma Residential Architects 
• • Hillary Smith Kennedy, Interior Designer at Dixon Smith Interiors
• • Claire Samaha, Landscape Designer at Newton Landscape 

“Walking through the finished home with Emily was incredibly rewarding… it’s that moment when all of our planning, design, and hard work materialize into something tangible.”
– Hillary Smith Kennedy 

Their creativity, attention to detail, and perspective brought it all together. 

Looking Ahead

2025 set us up for an exciting 2026. More communities, more homes, and more opportunities to build well for the people who trust us.

Benton at Magnolia Woods: 

We’re excited to share that Bardwell is building 18 lots for 2 story homes with private side courtyards in Benton with prices ranging from $650,000 – 775,000. We can also build 1-2 story edge lots that will start at $1M. 

Benton at Magnolia Woods is a collection of single-family home sites located in the heart of Baton Rouge at the corner of Highland Road and Magnolia Woods Avenue, offering a rare opportunity to create a family home in a vibrant, well-established neighborhood. With thoughtful design elements, premium construction, and a focus on community, Benton at Magnolia Woods represents the next evolution of Baton Rouge living.

Village at Magnolia Square:

We’re proud to announce that we’ve acquired 50 more lots in the Village at Magnolia Square. These homes will be 1-2 stories with rear yards and prices ranging from $450,000 – 575,000. Other future options will include smaller homes on alley lots at a lower price point. 

Homes in Village at Magnolia Square are traditionally styled with front porches and rear yards. The community includes ample common green spaces, as well as a pool, pavilion and other amenities designed to allow residents to live, work and play within a completely walkable environment. Magnolia Square also includes a town square with a restaurant, retail shops and boutique office space.

As we close out 2025, we’re grateful for the homeowners, partners, and communities who trusted us with such an important milestone. This year affirmed our commitment to thoughtful design, clear communication, and building homes that truly support the way people live. With exciting communities and opportunities ahead in 2026, we look forward to continuing to build well for the families who choose Bardwell Homes.