Home, Redefined: 10 New Ways We’re Thinking about Living in 2027

Home has always been where the heart is. But increasingly, the concept of home is one that is fluid: home is an entertainment centre, a place to host, a gym, an office, an asset class, a legacy to pass down. So, it’s no surprise that we’re demanding more than ever before from the places we call home in 2027.

With 61 open residences around the world, Four Seasons Private Residences is at the forefront of what’s driving luxury real estate today. From ultra-private island enclaves to hyper-connected living in some of the world’s most enigmatic cities, our portfolio of addresses offers a diverse range of luxury living all united by a commitment to exceptional hospitality and amenities. 

Here, we explore the ways home is being redefined, what the most discerning expect it to be, and highlight a few of the Four Seasons residences leading the charge in 2027. 

Wellness First

Wellness-minded amenities have become table stakes for luxury real estate over the last five years, and the demand for properties featuring amenities designed to support healthy living across the real estate spectrum is only growing larger. According to Sotheby’s 2026 Mid-Year Outlook Report, “[luxury] home buyers do not purchase homes for just aesthetic or investment reasons. Many are now seeking environments that proactively support long-term health, resilience, and overall well-being.” A state-of-the-art home gym isn’t enough anymore: to keep up with daily self-care, many are looking for in-home wellness zones featuring plunge pools, red light therapy, and meditation rooms, to name a few.

High above the Vegas Strip, life at Four Seasons Private Residences Las Vegas is meant to serve as a tranquil counterpoint to the vices of Sin City. Residents of the two gleaming towers (the creative vision of the architecture firm Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo) have access to an expansive fitness centre, an indoor golf simulator, and pickleball courts, as well as wellness amenities geared towards recovery, including an on-site spa, cold plunge, saunas, and steam rooms. Across the world, life at Four Seasons Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay on the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia centres around wellness and rejuvenation. Villa residents are steps away from the lavish HYLIAA Spa and Wellness Centre, which spans 22,500 square feet, including an Organic Spa Garden, and offers customized, holistic wellness programs as well as sound healing, cryotherapy, halotherapy, and a hydrothermal circuit.

Longevity-Supporting Amenities

In addition to spaces that create strong bodies and tranquil minds, baby boomers, specifically, are seeking homes designed to support longevity. Anna Sherrill, senior real estate advisor at Sotheby’s, was quoted in the Mid-Year Outlook saying, “buyers in their late 50s, 60s, and 70s […] are purchasing or staying in homes that allow them to live well for a very long time.” In practice, that looks like prioritizing amenities that support overall health, independence, and happiness, as well as minimizing upkeep required of homeowners—think upgraded water systems, smart lights, single-story living, white-glove property management, and beyond. 

At Four Seasons Private Residences Puerto Rico, where sleekly modern villas and residences designed by architect Meyer Davis dot two miles of the pristine Bahia Beach, longevity looks like accessible beachfront living. The interior of each home is designed to promote relaxation and provide warm spaces for residents to gather and thrive, while the miles of walking trails traversing 483 acres of protected nature reserve, tennis courts, 18-hole golf course, and fitness centre make it easy to stay active.

Privacy

More than ever before, homebuyers are craving safe, secure places to call home. At Four Seasons Private Residences Red Sea at Shura Island, an eco-luxury community surrounded by the sparkling sea, top-level security and discretion come standard. The marina features monitored docking, and the multi-layered security infrastructure with advanced CCTV networks ensures residents are always protected. What’s more, Shura Island itself is ultra-private—vehicle access to the island is restricted via Saudi Arabia’s longest water bridge. This security infrastructure belies the tranquil sense of privacy each residence offers. Both the Waterside and Dune villas were designed to be discreetly tucked into the landscape of the island and mix easily accessible amenities with a quiet sense of seclusion.

Culturally Attuned Architecture

As an antidote to a sense of mass-produced sameness, there’s an appetite for homes with authentic character, even if they are new developments. Architects and interior designers are embracing styles deeply connected to the unique culture, heritage, lifestyle, and topography of the home’s location. Spanning seven landmark buildings, including a 16th-century monastery and a 1920s club designed by French architect Gaston Lelarge, Four Seasons Private Residences Cartagena is an excellent example of this impulse. Inside each residence, visionary interior designer Francois Cartoux pays homage to the buildings’ history while creating spaces thoughtfully designed for both relaxation and entertaining, resulting in homes that feel like they’re a part of Colombia’s past and present. A landmark new property in the city’s historic district, Four Seasons Private Residences Charleston also respects its roots. Both the interiors and exteriors feature details that nod to the Colonial-, Greek Revival-, and Victorian-style architecture found throughout Charleston, blending the city’s rich aesthetic heritage with timeless design and contemporary elegance.

Homebodies by Design

Homes have always been a respite from the world—and steadily, they’re becoming worlds within themselves. Homebuyers are drawn to homes that function as a self-contained oasis where they can work, play, exercise, relax, and host, all without needing to leave their properties. As Coldwell Banker’s Mid-Year Trend Report puts it, buyers “are looking for holistic, self-contained environments that support living, working, private wellness, and grand-scale entertaining.”

Four Seasons Private Residences Los Cabos at Costa Palmas, nestled in the heart of Costa Palmas Marina and Yacht Club, is one such world unto itself. Each villa (designed by the architect Guerin Glass) features its own pool, ample open floor entertainment space, and a panoramic ocean view, as well as private docks right on the water. And if residents do decide to get out? Rounds on the Robert Trent Jones II-designed golf course and dining and dancing in Marina Village await.

Entertainment Hubs

While some buyers are looking for properties they never have to leave, others are after homes that give them exclusive access to the most vibrant entertainment districts and iconic sports and music venues around the world. A Four Seasons Private Residence offers the best of both: homes that are designed for relaxing and hosting right in the heart of established and emerging cultural hubs. Four Seasons Private Residences Jacksonville is a prime example. The collection of 26 meticulously designed homes is situated on a 78-slip private marina and is just steps from Stadium of the Future, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

Smart Living

Smart-home functionality like intelligent lighting, climate control, security, and entertainment shouldn’t be stand-alone systems. In 2027, the expectation will be that all tech integrates seamlessly with each other—creating environments that adapt to the needs, preferences, and lifestyle of those who call the space home.

Smart home technology can also work towards the greater good, as it does at Four Seasons Private Residences Lake Austin. The 210-acre enclave is a masterclass in how tech-forward thinking can empower more sustainable living. Built atop a secluded hill overlooking the iconic Texas lake, each residence—and the ultramodern 100,000-square-foot campus of resort-style amenities—features high-efficiency indoor air filtering, a community-wide smart water filtration system, and in-home automations designed to reduce energy consumption without sacrificing comfort.

Location is Everything

The rise of flexible work-from-anywhere careers has encouraged younger homebuyers to prioritize proximity to the world’s natural wonders, rather than traditional urban hubs. This has led to an increased interest in mountain and beach properties—both as vacation homes and primary residences. Designed by master architect HKS, Four Seasons Private Residences Caye Chapel, Belize, for example, homeowners can call into board meetings barefoot on the white sands of a six-mile island in the Belize archipelago, while residents at Four Seasons Private Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia can write reports underneath the shady palms in a lush tropical garden. If the mountains are more your speed, Four Seasons Private Residences Deer Valley homeowners can take a quick ski break between calls. 

Experiential Living

A home isn’t just a place to sleep. It is an extension of the homeowner’s personality, hobbies, and interests. This means, more than ever, homebuyers are prioritizing properties that make it easy to access what they love. At Four Seasons Private Residences Telluride, for example, every design detail and amenity was intentionally selected to create an immersive alpine experience for skiers. The modernist-style residence is surrounded by native pines and features ski-in/ski-out access, as well as a dedicated ski valet and private ski lounge for residents. To support relaxation and recovery off the slopes, residents have access to a state-of-the-art spa and gym, recovery lounge, as well as an indoor lap pool and hot tub.

Properties to Pass Down

We’re at the precipice of what financiers are calling the Great Wealth Transfer, in which Gen Xers and Millennials will inherit an unprecedented amount of money from Baby Boomers. According to Coldwell Banker’s 2026 Trend Report, those with a net worth exceeding $5 million are expected to pass down more than $17 trillion over the next 10 years.

While much of that wealth is already tied in real estate, increasingly, real estate decisions are being made with this wealth transfer in mind. And one key aspect being prioritized? Ease. While sprawling estates carry burdens of upkeep, managed residences, like those offered by Four Seasons Private Residences, do not. What’s more, with Four Seasons management and service, the logistics of running a property are taken off Four Seasons Private Residences owners’ hands, so they can focus on simply enjoying their homes.  

Residences That Transcend Trends

The trends shaping the 2027 luxury real estate market reflect broader cultural forces: a growing desire for privacy in all aspects of life balanced with a desire to be deeply connected to the communities, people, and activities that matter most. A home at Four Seasons Private Residences around the world offers both in spades. From design that is as beautiful as it is thoughtful to next-level amenities and deeply personalized service, a Four Seasons Private Residence isn’t just an address—it’s a place to call home, whatever that looks like to you.