“Younger generations are nostalgic not only for millennial fashion and Barbie, but also for a simpler time in their lives, when home was a place of comfort and safety,” Pendleton explains. “They may associate positive memories with their childhood home or their grandparents’ home, and they want to recreate those feelings in their own space through more traditional design.”

Or, if your idea of ​​home comfort leans toward the luxury of a five-star hotel, you’ll be happy to know that properties with spa-like “wet bathrooms” have seen a 19 percent increase.

“This waterproof shower bathtub enclosure may be difficult to recreate without a complete renovation, but anyone can add spa-inspired accents to their bathroom,” she says. “You can add a rain shower, replace colorful towels or paint with soothing shades of light blue, green or white, or add plants to create a zen-like space.”

Zillow predicts homes will embrace a comforting reminder, but a few modern touches are emerging. Most notably, Zillow saw an increase in listings with solar panels (18 percent), drought-resistant turf (14 percent) and electric vehicle chargers (22 percent). Additionally, a whopping 86 percent of potential homebuyers are looking for a home with some form of climate resilience, whether it be seismic retrofits or water collection systems. After all, a mix of old and new elements lays the foundation for a future dream home.

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