While it's often challenging when kids grow up and move away, it's an excellent excuse to enhance your home. Remodeling allows you to easily transition into this new time in your life by taking back and repurposing previously used areas of your home. Follow these tips to create a space that matches your changing needs.

3 Remodeling Tips for Updating an Empty Nest

1. Replace Flooring

Nowhere in the home is likely to show the presence of children than the floors. From scuffed hardwoods to stained carpets, kids can wreak havoc on the flooring. As such, their leaving is an excellent time to upgrade. Not only does the move enhance the aesthetic appeal of the home, but it also boosts the property value with the potential for an 80% return on investment.

2. Upgrade Empty Bedrooms

After the kids move out, you need to determine what to do with the now-empty bedrooms. Keeping one or two as guests rooms work well for the holidays, but consider creating custom upgrades to boost usability. Transform such spaces with built-in bunk beds and convenient storage to ensure you and your visitors are getting the most out of the room available.

Outside of guest space, extra bedrooms provide the ideal solution for hobbies and functional needs, such as a home office or gym. You can even create a spacious oasis by expanding your master bedroom into adjoining bedrooms. Use the additional square footage to build a huge walk-in closet, design a spa-worthy ensuite, and generate more lounging and sitting area.

3. Revamp Entertainment Space

A family's entertainment needs change once there aren't any kids living in the home. While play areas are staples for children, you can create adult-friendly living spaces by remodeling them. Some common examples include home movie theaters and game rooms with pool and card tables — both of which are perfectly complemented by built-in wet bars.

Ready to bring your dream home to life? Our skilled team at Bryan Bell Construction, Inc. in Mountain Home, AR, is here to help. Boasting over 20 years of experience, we proudly serve the construction needs of homeowners across Baxter County. From remodeling to home additions, we're committed to providing top-quality, dependable work. Browse examples of our past home improvement projects on our website, and request a consultation today at (870) 424-6969.