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Empty nesters

bluecat*dancing — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:29:25 GMT

Now that we are empty nesters, and have been for over a year, I thought that it was time that I transformed the vacant rooms. One room will become my studio while the other room will become the guest room. I was wondering what other empty nesters have done with their kids' old rooms.

Re: Empty nesters

purple_haize — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:34:20 GMT

Hubby and me made one into my scrapbooking room, we have our computors in there as well.....the room is large.

The other room is used as a guest room or when the grandkids stay over they sleep in there.

Re: Empty nesters

debra9275 — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:39:15 GMT

If we ever get to be empty nesters, OH would like his own study & I'd like a sewing room where I could store all my fabric and unfinished projects.

Lucky you Blue, you'll have fun re-doing the rooms

Re: Empty nesters

cherry*135 — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:46:10 GMT

One brm has resident youngest daughter still living in it (she is away oseas for 8mths at present though)

The other brm is a spare bedroom for when other daughter comes to stay.

I think in the future both rooms will remain as bedrooms for when they want to come and stay (not likely that they will live and/or work) near here.

A space/table in one of them for sewing/craft would be good.

Re: Empty nesters

bluecat*dancing — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:54:15 GMT

My little nephews want to stay overnight with us which is an incentive to get that room sorted out. My kids have left stuff behind - its amazing how much "stuff" girls need so a working bee will have to be scheduled to sort that out. . The other room is huge with perfect natural light. I'm looking forward to getting my oils out again plus I want to dabble in mosaics.

We already have a study that needs still has unpacked boxes from when mr Bluecat moved in a couple of years ago. So, there is plenty to keep me busy for a while.

Deb, my kids have left home and returned and left again. They were in their mid twenties before thsy moved out permanently. Well, permanently for now....lol.

Re: Empty nesters

katymatey* — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:54:41 GMT

Bedroom retained as such, with new bed and bedding for guests. Also a corner table for my sewing maching, and a bookcase for book overflow. The grandkids toys also get shoved in there out of the way. Multi purpose room.

Re: Empty nesters

bluecat*dancing — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:56:26 GMT

There are never enough bookcases. I'd love to have a library with shelves from floor to ceiling.

Re: Empty nesters

katymatey* — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:57:26 GMT

Deb, my kids have left home and returned and left again. They were in their mid twenties before thsy moved out permanently. Well, permanently for now....lol.

Each of my three children have returned home for various reasons. The youngest boy came home twice. lol. All gone now though. It took ages to get used to just the two of us. I still cook too much food, can't quite get the hang of cooking for two.

Re: Empty nesters

katymatey* — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 06:58:39 GMT

@bluecat*dancing wrote:
There are never enough bookcases. I'd love to have a library with shelves from floor to ceiling.

I once had a dream of one room just for books. Not practical, but now we have bookcases in three rooms.

Re: Empty nesters

ten*teeny*tiny*toes — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 07:00:34 GMT

We seem to have a revolving door here so they are kept as bedrooms. Even when the two older ones were away we still had their 'stuff' in them. Eventually, I'd like to have a dedicated guest room, with no 'stuff' in it!

Re: Empty nesters

cherry*135 — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 07:06:51 GMT

Yes, their stuff still stays when they go. My eldest isn't too bad now, she has relooked at some stuff recently and downsized it a bit.

The youngest has a ton of books, can't see her taking all them with her initially when she goes.

Re: Empty nesters

lurker17260 — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 07:15:19 GMT

We sold up and moved out while one was still living at home lol
In the new house we have a guest room, a computer room with a single bed and downstairs another bedroom and living area which we wanted for when they may have families of your own and come to visit.
I remember only too well taking littlies to the in-laws, it was a nightmare for everyone lol

Re: Empty nesters

green.fields — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 07:16:00 GMT

My sons old bedroom is now his kids bedroom when they stay over. The other room was a bedroom come sewing room but these days is just a sewing/junk room.

We are building a 4 bedroom house now and the 4 bedrooms will be bedrooms, for us, the grandies and anyone else who fancies a stay just a little out in the country.

Re: Empty nesters

debra9275 — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 07:16:05 GMT

Blue, when I was in my twenties, I came and went a few times at mum & dad's place, it's a secure feeling knowing that they were always there & we'd be the same for our kids, that's if they ever leave, I think they've got it too good lol.

We have a spare room that was supposed to be a study, but it's filled up with material & boxes and all sorts of things that we can't fit in anywhere else & you can hardly get in the doorway ATM

I think you're really lucky if you have a room you can use as a craft room

Re: Empty nesters

purple_haize — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 08:18:00 GMT

I forgot to mention we also have to vacant rooms down stairs, hubby tells me today, he thinks he will move his computer and all his junk down to one of the rooms.

He says by him doing that, it will give me more room for my scrapbooking things and I can spread out more.

The room he is talking about will need to be painted, but there is heaps of room and he should be happy down there and I will have some peace.

Deb, alot of kids these days dont leave home till they are in their 30's, mainly I think the renting of a place is too high in $$$$.

Re: Empty nesters

debra9275 — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 08:43:31 GMT

I like the sound of the 'man cave'' & more space for you PH.

i wouldn't mind that here either

Deb, alot of kids these days dont leave home till they are in their 30's, mainly I think the renting of a place is too high in $$$$.

it makes sense, how on earth can they afford to buy their own homes these days??

ours are 20 and 23, so a bit of a way to go yet

Re: Empty nesters

azureline** — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 08:48:28 GMT

Mine is rarely empty......................... last child left to go to uni at 18 and is now 30 but they have all returned at some time for up to a year while building or buying a new home. I have a Grandkid's room and a guest room though which are both often full, along with a sofa bed in the family room.

Re: Empty nesters

crystal**flake — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 09:24:23 GMT

Still have mine at home, I think I will for awhile yet.

Re: Empty nesters

crystal-gems — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 09:48:07 GMT

I was wondering what other empty nesters have done with their kids' old rooms.

Changed all the locks.

Re: Empty nesters

soul_art — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 22:43:58 GMT

I see it like this....

if young adults are staying at home until they're, say, late 20's, they've had quite a few years to "save" for a house deposit. Or are they living at home, buying the things they want because they don't have to pay for the normal things most people of that age should be paying for. rent, elec etc etc.

Surely the point of being at home is to enable them to save for their own home?

You often hear complaints about "kids" not growing up, acting like children...well, how else are they suppose to learn about being an adult if they're not llowed to stand on their own two feet?

I think some parents encourage their children to stay at home becasue of selfish reasons...they will miss them.

I know not all parents are like this, I'm talking in general terms. I do think not letting young adults spread their wings, experience living in the "real" world, paying their way in life causes immature attitudes and must stop the normal growing up process.

and who doesn't want a room to call their own...full of material, paint,paper, craft whatever it is that a person can fully enjoy once the responsibilities of raising children to adulthood is accomplished.

time for coffee....Sunday sermon over LOL....hope you get to enjoy your "own" room sometime today !