If your child has graduated and found a place of their own, you might be wondering what to do with their old room. Your home, once perfectly suited to your needs, might feel a little too spacious. Turn this change into an opportunity by putting that extra square footage to new use with a home remodeling project. Here are a few ideas to inspire you. 

Top Home Remodeling Plans After Children Leave Home

1. Add or Connect Rooms

Turn your cramped bedroom into an expansive and luxurious master suite by knocking down a few walls. Upgrade your old shared bathroom with a spa bath, walk-in shower, sleek fixtures, a double sink setup, new countertops, and an extended vanity – you’ll make the area much more comfortable and appealing. Connect your new bathroom directly to the bedroom for easy access.

2. Build a Walk-in Closet

Make the most of your master suite by adding a large closet with mirrors, shelving, and custom cabinetry for your clothes, shoes, and accessories. Not only does this give you more space for your belongings, it will also help you stay organized, making your home more enjoyable.

3. Convert a Bedroom

Alternatively, leave your child’s old room intact and convert it to a guest room. Replace their funky purple or green walls with an elegant eggshell or cream paint, tear out the wall-to-wall carpeting you installed for their playroom and replace it with sleek hardwood, and swap out their paper lanterns for a small chandelier. If you already have ample space for visitors, turn it into a home gym with rubber tile flooring and shelving. Hobby rooms and office conversions are also choices that are both useful and add home value. 

If your little one isn’t so little anymore and you’re hoping to update their old space, you’ll need a reliable contractor. For custom home remodeling services, call Gildehaus Construction in New Haven, MO. With over 30 years of experience as a general contractor in Franklin County and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau®, they’re committed to giving you quality results and bringing your vision to life. To discuss your project, call (573) 459-2111 or reach out online.