] If you have lived for many years with your children but now they have all grown up and are moving out, you may be faced with the prospect of having to downsize. Downsizing and finding affordable one-bedroom apartments is easy, thanks to Live Easy. We have numerous affordable one-bedroom apartments available for empty nesters to take advantage of.
However, there may be some things you want to consider as an empty nester looking for an apartment. These tips might guide you through the downsizing process:
Declutter
The first thing that downsizing requires is decluttering. This involves the arduous and sometimes painful process of going through your belongings and deciding what you can keep, what you should donate, what you should sell, and what you should throw away. Restrict what you keep to only those items that are either essential or highly sentimental.
How Much Space Will You Need?
When downsizing, it is important that you determine how much space you will need. You want to ensure that you are comfortable while minimising wasted space, as space costs money.
Work out, as best as possible, the number of rooms you will need to be comfortable, the amount of storage space you need, the size of the kitchen, whether you will need outdoor space, how much parking you need, and so on. Once you have determined these things, you can start shopping for an apartment that most closely resembles what you are looking for.
Measure Up
As with any move, it is important to measure your key furniture and appliances to make sure they fit in the space. Once you have found an apartment that you like, you should measure things like your fridge, washing machine, couches and dining room table to make sure that they will comfortably fit in the space that you are planning to rent.
If you like the apartment enough, but your furniture does not fit, then that is a good opportunity to sell what you can and perhaps buy something new and smaller that will better suit the space. This will also help you to rejuvenate your living space and make it feel new so that you can feel more comfortable with a fresh start.
Proximity
Renting an apartment as an empty nester in an area that is far removed from anyone you know can make for a very difficult transition. It is common for empty nesters to suffer feelings of loss and loneliness, which can lead to depression. Therefore, it is important that you have access to ample support to make the transition easier.
It is important to try and find a new home in an area that is in close proximity to your family so that visiting is not unduly difficult. It is also important that you situate yourself near friends and other community centres of activity, such as a local church or other kinds of social clubs, where you can be actively involved and build friendships.
After all, you want to enjoy the freedom that having an empty nest affords!
Decorate
Once you have settled into your new space, take time to decorate it and make it feel like home. One thing that can make any space feel homely is hanging up pictures and photographs of loved ones, as this can make you feel connected to them and reminded of their presence at all times.
Adding a few plants can also go a long way towards making your new downsized apartment more cosy and inIf you are looking to downsize because you have recently become an empty nester, then look no further than Live Easy. We have numerous affordable one-bedroom apartments that can accommodate your new status and provide you with comfort, freedom, and a lifestyle worth being excited about. Contact us today to apply!