Add Value to Your Home With Organization BY C A R R I E M C C O N K E Y, W W W.C A R R I E M C C O N K E Y.C O M
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I T H O U R H O M E lives taking center stage these days, you may be longing for a refreshing change of scenery. Why not organize? Upgrading your pantry, garage, laundry room, or primary closet with custom storage brings peace, order, and beauty to your busy life. And according to a recent article on Kiplinger.com, “11 Home Features Today’s Buyers Want Most,” you’ll be making your home more attractive in the marketplace. The Perfect Pantry Laura Slyman, Broker, Owner, and Auctioneer with Slyman Real Estate and the Laura Slyman Team, relates that an organized pantry space is becoming a higher priority with buyers due to cooking more at home and storing supplies in bulk. Realty Executives REALTOR ® Jon Brock points out the need for convenience: “Buyers are yearning for pantries where storage of items is easily viewable without the need to ‘dig’ for contents. They want pantries where they can ‘see’ what they can use next.” Garage Growth Both Real Estate professionals agree that designed garages, packed with colorful features that are attractive as well as practical, are a hot trend that keeps getting hotter. Hand-laid epoxy floors are waterproof and easy to clean, powder-coated cabinets provide rugged storage for tools and outdoor supplies, and slatwalls with dozens of accessories get clutter and unusual-sized items off the floor. “These upgrades immediately increase the market appeal of the property,” says Brock. Laundry Room Love According to Slyman, although laundry room organizational upgrades are less common, they’re impactful for buyers. Custom cabinets, countertops, hampers, and ironing stations combine elegance with function while freeing up other areas of the house. “Even though this is an ‘afterthought’ room for guests, it’s the primary room for every homeowner,” says Slyman. “This is the one room we all live in!” Closet Confidence It comes as no surprise that a primary walk-in closet fully outfitted with custom storage is a dream come true for many homebuyers. Organized design maximizes every inch of space and can even be used to transform a nearby room into a clothing haven complete with a pull-out mirror, vanity area, and center island. Regarding upgrades, Brock assures, “It appears NO primary/master closet can be too big!” Organization Adds Value “Overall, when a house depicts order and organization, it visually shows better,” says
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Custom designed closet reflects the style and finishes of a primary bath suite. Sunday Brunch finish with coordinating Mysterious Blue island from Closets by McKenry.
A laundry room designed for storage, work, and style saves time for the family and adds value to your home and life.
Slyman. “Buyers automatically translate these areas into the perception that the entire home has been maintained.” Brock notes, “Organization throughout the household is on every homeowner’s mind… products and services are making this dreaded chore much easier, and owners are realizing it’s likely easier to have someone else organize parts of their homes than they, themselves, wish to tackle.” Knoxville-based home organization company Closets by McKenry is ready to help give your pantry, garage, laundry room, or primary closet a functional facelift. Call or visit the Closets by McKenry and Designer Garages showrooms to create your own
value-enhancing upgrades, and experience the relaxing benefits of a well-kept home.
Closets by McKenry 201 Center Park Drive, #1070 Knoxville, TN 37922 865.268.4868 www.ClosetsbyMcKenry.com www.DesignerGarages.com Photos by D. Roberts Photography
