Top Cherryland Empty-Nester Room Repurposing Ideas

Empty-nester room repurposing is an interesting concept. That is, until it becomes a reality. In other words, it's actually quite difficult to imagine the space being used by anyone else for one thing. For another, it's just as challenging to come up with a new use for it. Empty nesters experience all kinds of emotions and some look at this new chapter in life as one that’s full of promise. If you don’t want his or her room to remain a shrine, filled with all kinds of personal memorabilia, you can repurpose the space to make it fully functional.

About Empty-Nester Room Repurposing

Before you commit to a specific idea, go through all the stuff in the space. This is a great time to do a little spring cleaning, going through your garage and attic, sorting even more stuff to sell and give away, and other things to throw out.

Some families prefer to leave bedrooms alone when their children move out after high school; they want their children to have a familiar place to come home to. But for the parents who want to find a new use for that space, experts have some suggestions. If you plan to stay in your home, says Judith Sisler Johnston of Sisler Johnston Interior Design in Jacksonville, FL, you’d be wise to invest in a renovation that might include built-ins, lighting, and new furniture. --Bob Vila.com

Another thing you should do is to take some time to consider what’s most useful for your new lifestyle. If your child is going to be visiting, along with other family and friends, it’s probably a good idea to keep it as a bedroom, but one that’s more of a guest room.

Top Cherryland Empty-Nester Room Repurposing Ideas

Seasoned real estate experts caution against converting a bedroom into something else. This is due to the fact that buyers are usually turned-off by converted spaces. However, if you’re going to stay in the home and want to add more function, you can make subtle changes. So, here are some empty-nester room repurposing ideas:

• Remake the space into a media room. A media or a game room is an ideal space, especially if there are grandchildren coming over. Keep in mind, you don't have to turn the entire room into a gaming space -- just enough to entertain the little ones.
• Convert the room into a home office. For those who need a dedicated work space, but don’t have the room in the rest of their homes, a home office is an ideal conversion. A desk, some shelving, a futon or couch, and it’s ready-to-go.
• Change the room into a new hobby area. Hobbyists love dedicated spaces to pursue their passions. You can customize it to suit your hobby and have a dedicated space to delight in.

If you need help with clearing out the room and/or with disposing of things, just phone 800-737-5923 or visit Pro Junk Dispatch.