What You Can Expect from Luxury Apartments

More and more baby boomers are selling their homes to downsize into smaller but more deluxe living quarters, including much sought-after luxury apartments. If you're one of the baby boomers considering this option there are a few things that you should look for in order to make your transition smooth.

The most important aspect of luxury apartments is location. If you don't have a good location it won't matter how nice your apartment is. With this in mind, identify what type of lifestyle you are striving for. For example if you want to be near outdoor recreational areas such as the beach or the mountains, start your search there. If you prefer to be near amenities such as restaurants, shopping, or theaters, concentrate your efforts in that area.

Other amenities help to create the overall atmosphere of luxury. Perks like a community gym, laundry facilities and good security can go a long way. If you're in a warm climate you may also want to consider looking for perks such as a swimming pool and hot tub.

Even if you decide to downsize your living space, that doesn't mean you want to downsize your lifestyle. If entertaining and cooking are your chief interests in life you will be happy to know that most luxury apartments come fully equipped with gourmet kitchens designed with every luxury at your fingertips.

In terms of entertaining guests, you need to look for a space that is flexible enough to accommodate your children or grandchildren when they want to stay over without feeling like they have to sleep on a couch or floor. You may not want a three or four bedroom home anymore but you will definitely want at least two extra bedrooms that can be used to accommodate guests, your home office, or both as needed.

And if you enjoy your outdoor time, make sure you have easy access to your outdoor area, whether it's a shared community area or a private patio, so that you will fully utilize and enjoy it.

And even though you may lose some size by going from a house into an apartment if you do it right you won’t feel like you've downsized at all. Start by looking for luxury apartments that have spacious high ceilings and plenty of natural light to help create a spacious atmosphere. These extravagant touches can go a long way towards making you feel like your minimized floor space is not cramped or crowded.

Most baby boomers that downsize are happy with their choices. You may give up some space but in exchange you are getting a whole new quality of life and embracing your empty nest with a new style of luxurious living that doesn't include mowing your own yard, being responsible for home maintenance task or any of the other day-to-day drudgeries that come with home ownership.