Exciting Home Improvement Ideas for
Empty Nesters
Becoming an empty nester can
present an emotional challenge, but experts usually suggest finding ways
to cope with this new change as soon as possible. Two things that can
help are staying busy and setting new goals. Home improvement projects offer a
great way to combine those two suggestions.
Determine Your Future Plans First
Before you start any home improvement
projects, you’ll need to determine what you’d like to do with the home in the
next five to ten years. If you think you’ll end up selling your home, then it’s
important to know your home’s appraisal value. Knowing that your home will be
up for sale soon will
influence the type of home improvement projects you invest in as you’ll
need to focus on projects that increase your home’s value. According to The
Balance, a few of the best
ways to do that are remodeling the kitchen, replacing the windows, and
replacing dated vinyl siding on the exterior. You may also be thinking about
aging in place one day. In this case, it would make sense to look into the home
modifications you need to make your home accessible.
Create a True Master Suite
If there’s now a free room beside
your bedroom, you have the opportunity to expand and create a large master
suite. This can be quite an extensive project depending on what you want, so it
requires a good deal of planning. This article by Simply Additions suggests starting
with jotting down your ideas for the new bedroom, detailing your must-haves,
and setting your budget. You’ll also need to find a qualified contractor to
carry out the project and determine a likely timeline for its completion. If
you’re not quite sure what kind of layout would be most ideal, then have a look
at some of these
plans and find one that works best.
Cater to Your Hobbies or Wellness
Needs
Unlike a master suite remodel,
changing up a room to focus on your interests doesn’t need to be an expensive
venture. You can transform a free room into a reading space by adding
comfortable chairs, adequate lighting, and complementing accessories like rugs
and artwork. You can also create interesting storage
spaces for your books as shown in this article by Real Homes. If you’re
more interested in a home gym, then you
can do this easily by getting a yoga mat, resistance bands, weightlifting
equipment, and mirrors. You can even have a great game
room on a budget. All you need to do is update lighting and furniture,
then bring in the games that you like.
Revamp the Outdoor Space
Your home improvement projects
don’t have to stop at the interior of your house. You can also revamp your
front yard and backyard spaces while maintaining your budget. Revamp your front
yard by using affordable plants and renovating existing items instead
of replacing them. Your back
yard, on the other hand, can be improved if you practice vertical
gardening and build a fire pit. While working on the back yard, you can also
look at ways to create a flow from the house to the outdoor space through the
installation of sliding doors or some other connecting instrument.
While it may take a while to become
accustomed to your children being away, getting involved in other projects will
help you to focus on other things and give your new life a different kind of
structure. Not only that, but these home improvements will give you a revamped
home to enjoy.
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