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Safety, resilient, cozy and sustainable are words to describe Zillow’s 2026 trends

Zillow’s 2026 home trends report reads like a collective exhale after this year. The predictions center on creating homes that feel safe, resilient, cozy and sustainable — exactly the opposite of the chaos that has dominated so much of the news cycle and the outside world of late. Color-drenched walls, whimsical touches and spaces designed for actual human comfort are replacing the all-white, Instagram-ready aesthetic that made homes look beautiful but feel uninviting. The trends reflect what people actually want from their homes: places that support wellbeing, provide refuge from external stress and accommodate real life rather

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