Boomers Renovate their Kitchens for an Empty Nest Lifestyle

Boomers are increasingly renovating their kitchens to match their empty nest lifestyles, fueling an overall boom in housing renovations. Architect Deryl Patterson elaborates: “Suddenly the kids are gone, and after the shock wears off, the 55-plus buyer realizes they now have time to enjoy cooking. They discover an ‘inner gourmet.’”

—Builder