Downsizing After Retirement? Don’t Forget Your Closet!

BY CARRIE MCCONKEY, CARRIEMCCONKEY.COM

YOU’VE

DONE IT! After a long and fulfilling career, you’ve retired - and it’s time to finally enjoy life at your own pace. Now, you’re ready to take the next step to free up even more of your time and energy: downsizing. As you start making plans for your new home, keep your closets in mind! Below are five options that will give you more storage in less space while enhancing your richlydeserved new life of leisure.

1. On-the-Go Shelving

When you’re in a hurry to head out with friends for a long lunch, instant access to the perfect outfit is a must. Custom shelving will keep your items organized and handy - no more searching for that missing shoe!

2. Closet Rods Within Reach

Tired of wrangling with that too-high clothing rod? Try one that’s automated, bringing your garments within reach at the touch of a button.

3. Your Jewelry at a Glance

Maximize space by getting rid of your jewelry boxes and towers, and instead organize your baubles in velvet-lined, partitioned jewelry drawers custom-designed to fit your collection.

4. Lighting Where You Need It Most

LED task lighting, illuminated rods, and radiant light strips will help you find what you need in a hurry and are crucial when it comes to that all-important decision: Is this navy or black?

5. Convenient Storage Systems

Tired of bending down to retrieve items off the floor or tip-toeing to reach things stored too high? Avoid both and hang your scarves, hats, purses, and more with slim-profile organization systems that give you big storage in small spaces.

When you’re ready to trade your home’s square footage for more time spent traveling, enjoying hobbies, and playing with the grandkids, a thoughtfully designed closet is your answer. Chris McKenry and his team of professionals are ready to help make life easier. Call, click, or visit their West Knoxville showroom today, and let the good life begin!

Closets by McKenry

201 Center Park Drive, #1070

Knoxville, TN 37922 865.249.6382

ClosetsByMcKenry.com