3 Inspiring Design Tips for Life as an Empty Nester

Having a newly empty nest brings about a variety of changes in your life. While you may experience a mix of emotions, you are at a point where making decisions for yourself and putting yourself first becomes a focus of attention. Your needs have changed and you are evolving into a new stage of life.

1. Create an Easily Maintained Home Focused on You

An empty nester home is one that is simple and easy to maintain. It will work even when your mind tells you that you are still an agile 20 year old college student, but your body acts like a 60 year old with ever-so slightly gray hair.

2. Dedicate Space for Your Hobbies and Interests

Don’t allow wasted space in your empty nester home! Create an office, craft room or workout area, and add a Murphy bed for when the kids, grandchildren, or friends stay over.

3. Opt for Accessible Features You Will Love Now and Later

Create simple, accessible features throughout your home. In your closet, add pull-down upper rods. In your pantry, install pull-out drawers so those canned good in the back don't go bad before you can use them.

In your master bathroom, smart features like grout free shower panels, barrier free showers, and pull-out drawers for your blow driers, curling irons, and other tools will bring function and ease both now and in the future.

If you would like some support designing your newly empty nest, we would love to help. Reach out and let's get to know each other.

Until next time,
Monica