For many people, becoming empty nesters means time for new beginnings. Children have launched, work lives may soon be in rear mirrors, and the future is open to a new life stage and a new custom Florida home.

The latter is a frequent right of passage for empty nesters, for whom downsizing becomes a priority. Often, their mantra is the less space the better, and for good reason!

Key Takeaways

Empty nesters often seek a fresh start in a home that fits their new lifestyle, prioritizing low maintenance, comfort, and flexibility.
Townhomes are ideal for empty nesters who want a lock-and-leave lifestyle with minimal upkeep, especially in ICI Homes’ master-planned communities.
Single-family homes with open layouts and 1,600–2,200 square feet provide the perfect balance of space and simplicity.
Some empty nesters opt to build their dream home, with personalized features and spaces for family gatherings, hobbies, or entertaining.
Future-proofing with aging-in-place features like no-step entries and barrier-free bathrooms ensures long-term comfort and accessibility.

With kids out of the house, many empty nesters are done with a larger family home, while others don’t want to be tied to a home at all. Travel, hobbies and fun second careers often take center stage, with empty nesters eager not to share their newfound time with housework and lawn maintenance.

Since we at ICI Homes have been known as Florida’s Custom Home Builder for more than four decades, we understand empty-nester customers ready for new spaces. If that’s you, rather than think you should shrink your space, think of shifting to a space that suits you now, and later.

Here’s more on the best types of house plans for empty nesters.

Townhomes

A great option for many potential ICI Homes customers, but especially for empty nesters on the go. Low-to-no-maintenance townhomes are perfect for that lock-up-and-go lifestyle that fits many people in any stage of life, whether a first-time buyer, retiree, young family, or careerist.

ICI Homes builds versatile one and two-level townhomes that range from 1,643 square feet to 2,079 square feet in numerous master-planned communities that we develop, or in those where we’re preferred builders.

Single-family homes

Versatile single-family homes are another great option for empty nesters. Along with modern construction, floor plans from 1,600 to 2,200 square feet can be a fit for folks jettisoning a family home.

These plans typically feature three-bedroom, two-bathroom configurations with open living, dining and social spaces, plus bonus space that can serve any purpose.

Comfy rather than cavernous!

Dream homes

Sometimes empty nesters are ready to live their dreams (and dreamed-of amenities). Or, to establish new family headquarters for vacations and gatherings. That can mean a larger home, or one built for specific uses.

Go for it if that’s you!

Future-proof it

Aging in place is important for many empty nesters seeking a new custom Florida home. Considering it now rather than later will give you peace of mind down the road, and it’s easy to include helpful, basic components.

Think single-level floor plans without stairs, barrier-free bathrooms, showers and tubs, zero-entry swimming pools, and handy pull-out drawers in bottom kitchen cabinets.

Customize your new space

Take advantage of ICI Homes’ complimentary customization meeting and allow one of our talented floor plan designers to help you find the home of your empty-nester dreams.

They’ll help you choose one of our award-winning floor plans, or tweak one to your needs and wants — often at little or no cost.

Ready for your new custom Florida home? Talk to ICI Homes here.