You might have waited for the day that your kids finally upped and left because you’d have a lot more space in the home, but there are a number of things that you can do to make sure that you either make the most of that now spare bedroom or make changes to your home on a grander scale. What are the things that we need to consider when upgrading the empty nest?
Make Life Easier for Yourself
There may be a spare bedroom, but you might be better off making changes to other parts of the home first. The basement is something that you could tackle now you’ve got a bit more money going spare. When it comes to upgrading your basement, you’ve got to make sure that you prioritize safety over personality at the outset. This means assessing the foundations and potentially enlisting the help of basement waterproofing services to ensure that your basement is up to code so you can turn it into a perfect space. Because when it comes to making life easier for yourself when your children have left, there’s always the possibility that they may return, so you might be better off focusing on other upgrades first.
Repainting the Walls
You may not have bothered painting the walls for many years because the kids had some crazy knack for being able to scratch and damage the paint almost as soon as it dried, but now is the perfect opportunity to enliven every aspect of your living space by painting the walls, but also giving the entire house a lift with a new color. Lots of people paint their homes with darker colors that don’t necessarily show up scratches so easily, but now is the perfect opportunity to upgrade to lighter colors. And while you’re at it, you could make changes to the furniture, opting for lighter colors that are less likely to result in noticeable food and beverage stains!
Creating a Home Gym
If you have been focused on fitness for a number of years but you truly want to realize your grand ambitions, now is the ideal time to upgrade and acquire all of those things you’ve been after for so long. Whether it’s a cross trainer or a kettlebell, you can finally do those kettlebell swings without fear of accidentally hitting someone!
Set Up a Relaxation Station
If you are focused on finally aging with purpose, now is the ideal opportunity to create a space where you can properly relax, and not in a place that’s just for sleeping. It’s more important than ever that we focus on our mental health, and after the kids have left, you could feel a big sense of relief, but you could also experience that empty nest syndrome that happens to the best of us. Setting up a relaxation station with various implements like a yoga mat, a cozy corner, incense, and so forth can do a lot to help you feel that sense of calm and actually make the most of your empty nest.
