It is Get Organized Month and the perfect time to make changes in your life and around the house. Simple goals are an easy way to make big changes around the home. Don’t try to do everything at once. What was the one area that frustrated you most last year? Start there. Clear the clutter Read More
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Make the Most of Reach-in Closets
When your closet is designed for all your needs, the floor is clear of clutter. If you are bending over when reaching for your wardrobe, it is time to think about using the wall instead of the floor. A simple design in your reach-in closet will make the space more usable. Shoes are together, short hanging Read More
Room for the Pantry
Most kitchens need more space. The pantry is so important to the home, but sometimes it is completely overlooked. Here are 3 examples where we found new room for food storage. A unused laundry room off the kitchen was re-purposed for this pantry that features vertical storage for trays and cooking sheets, counter for work space, Read More
Fun Ways to Personalize Your Master Closet
A master closet is the room that gets your day started. Your closet will be more functional if you enjoy being in the space by having it reflect your style. Contrasting wall colors add interest, designer hardware is another way to step-up the design. This closet features drawer fronts to match the adjoining bath suite. Read More
Symphony Show House Craft Room Preview
Closets by McKenry teamed up with Todd Richesin Interiors to create the craft room for the Knoxville Symphony Leagues 2016 Show House. Passion is sure to be realized when crafting here. Gift wrapping, knitting, scrapbooking, and sewing were all considered when creating the custom cabinetry. The project island features a brushed aluminum look top. The Read More
Organized New Year Tips – Get Organized Month
as seen on Mornings with Fox 43, January 1, 2016 It’s All About Making Room for You This Year Clear Excess From Holidays – Get the decorations down and organized for next year. Those gifts you won’t use, return for credit. Finally, clear the clutter from holiday entertaining. Review pantry for out of date foods, Read More
A Whole Lot of Closet
There is a lot of closet in this small walk-in just completed by Closets by McKenry. Simple white material is dressed up with bronze hardware and baskets. Side walls have storage for “his” and “her” shoes as well as lots of hanging space. The center wall not only has baskets for laundry, but also a Read More
Our Open House: Closets & Cocktails
A sincere thank you to everyone who came out to support Closets by McKenry last night during our Closets & Cocktails open house. CEO Chris McKenry opened his home to showcase his custom-designed master closets, office spaces and storage options. Despite the rain, the event was a huge success as so many guests came to Read More
5 Tips to Help Your Kids Get Their Rooms Organized
Getting your kids to keep their rooms clean and organized can be a never-ending battle. Tell them to put their toys away, place their books on the shelves and hang their clothes up in the closet, but sometimes it’s just no use. Don’t give up! Instead, consider these five tips to help your kids Read More
Back to Basics: Color Coding
Getting organized doesn’t have to be complicated. Even though tackling a messy closet, pantry or garage can seem intimidating, with color coding, it can actually be very simple! Chris mentioned color coding during his interview on Mornings with Fox 43 about getting ready for school, but you can use color coding in other aspects Read More