3 Inspired Home Renovation Ideas For Empty Nesters
When your children grow up and leave home, everything changes. While this transition can be an emotional adjustment, there are many positive aspects of being an empty nester and so much to look forward to. As youth approach adulthood, they embark on a new and exciting moment in their lives — and you should do the same.
Change can be a good thing. Whether making home improvements that have long been on your mind, or working with a designer to redesign your interior spaces in a way that suits your new lifestyle, here are three inspired home renovations for empty nesters to consider.
Rethink Your Spatial Design
Look inward and think about what would make you happy. The house is now all your own, and there is no better time to rethink your spatial design. Have you always dreamed of a glamorous bathroom with a walk-in shower tiled in creamy white and grey marble, and his and her vessel sinks atop a stunning antique vanity? What about a luxurious master bedroom with satin drapes and bedding, or an elegantly mastered, gourmet kitchen, like this South Philly remodel by Stella Ludwig Interiors? This redesign features luxurious designer fabrics, refined brass accents, and a unique, high-contrast backsplash tailored to the homeowners’ personal style.
Transform Newly Vacant Spaces
When the den is no longer a teenage hangout, or the laundry room isn’t needed as a storage catch-all for sports equipment and backpacks, why not transform these spaces to suit your new lifestyle? Redesign that den or finished basement into a hobby room, home theatre, library, or stylish entertainment space complete with a home bar. Update that laundry room into a grand and ambient environment that makes washing, folding, and ironing less of a chore. Now that the house is quiet, brainstorm ideas for an inspired redesign, and commit to giving these newly vacant spaces a makeover.
Look Ahead To Visits
Your son or daughter may have outgrown the need for his or her own bedroom in your house, but as young adults returning for a visit, they will still require a warm and welcoming sleeping retreat. Now is the perfect time to redesign their childhood space into a grown-up guest room with all the comforts of home. From plush, tailored bedding and bespoke custom furnishings, to thoughtful décor with subtle, sentimental value, updating this space will show your child there’s no place like home, and the door is always open.
Stella Ludwig Interiors is an award-winning boutique design firm specializing in high-end residential design. Located in the historic Rittenhouse Square area, we service discerning professional clients, empty nesters, and busy executives, as well as international families living in the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond. We are known for creating distinctive interiors that exude elegance with style and panache, and feel privileged to work in an ever-changing creative industry that allows us to use our experience and talents to bring joy to those we serve. Stella Ludwig Interiors projects and ideas have been featured in Architectural Digest, Philly+Home Design Magazine, Philadelphia Style, Philadelphia & Suburban Life Magazine, Bucks House & Home, Kravet Design Share, and Real Estate and Design Industry Blogs.