Your kids have moved on to bigger and better things, and in their wake, they’ve left your home incredibly well-loved. With so many projects to tackle, it can be hard to figure out where to start when you’ve finally gained back full control of your house.
5 Home Improvement Projects for Empty Nesters
Here are a few home improvement projects to jump on if you’ve recently joined the empty nesters club:
1. Clean out the garage.
It’s time to take back your storage spaces! Start by tackling the areas in your home dedicated to overflow storage, such as your garage and attic. Sports equipment, old electronic devices, textbooks, and unused school supplies can likely all be donated. Dispose of anything in bad condition, and put your kids’ valuables together in a box or bin for them to go through next time they’re home.
2. Manage your memorabilia.
You likely have quite a collection of your children’s projects and accolades, from a lock from their first haircut to a picture they finger painted to their high school diploma. Let us be the first to inform you that this archive of accomplishments never stops growing! That’s exactly why you have to implement a system for prioritizing and memorializing these moments. For example, keep only the items that truly resonate with a specific memory, and limit your choices to memorabilia that’s in good condition. Organizing items into scrapbooks and shadow boxes makes for nostalgic decor you can display and share for years.
3. Transform your guest room.
Even after they’ve moved out, you want your children to feel welcome in your home. You’ve decided you don’t have to feel guilty about renovating their childhood bedroom as long as they have a place to stay when they come to visit. But how can you create an inviting guest room that also doubles as a functional space? Consider installing foldable solutions, such as a wall bed, to maximize guest room space or a custom media center to house all the latest tech.
4. Update your office space.
If you’ve neglected your home office while the kids were in residence, you’re not alone! Now’s the time to focus on upgrading your workspace, whether that means prioritizing your career, dedicating more time to reading, or pursuing a new hobby or craft. Be sure to implement smart storage solutions to house all of your new supplies!
5. Customize your closet.
Nothing streamlines your morning routine like an organized closet, so set aside some time to perform a full-scale closet cleanout. This includes both your bedroom closet and any hall closets or other shared storage spaces around the house. Take everything out, sort through it, then leverage custom closet accessories to maximize space for the remaining belongings.
Make Room for Living in Your New and Improved Nest
Your adult children moving on is a bittersweet feeling, and it’s soothing to know your home is always ready to welcome them home. But it’s your home too, so it should make you feel your best. For help creating a space you and your family can be proud of for years to come, contact the organization experts at More Space Place to schedule your free in-home consultation and measurement today.