Ashley Witty Realtor

02/18/2023

📺 The TV doesn’t always have to be the focal point of a living room.

🛋️ You can create a cozy conversation spot or fashion a great place for group gatherings simply by changing the layout in the room. It’s time to use your imagination with these innovative ways to rethink your living room structure.

5 CREATIVE WAYS TO ARRANGE YOUR LIVING ROOM.

1. Room for a group gathering. Create a great spot for a group of people to hang out in by situating a sofa and two chairs in a “u” shape.

2. Footstools for the win. Footstools are more than just places to put your feet. They can be added to any space to create extra seating while breaking up the flow of the space

3. New twist on the old sofa. One of the easiest ways to shake up your living room layout is to do away with the sofa altogether.

4. No couch needed. Get rid of the couch completely, and replace it with two comfortable chairs. No one says you have to have a couch, and if your living room is small, this will help it look bigger.

5. Hide the tv. If you just can’t get away from having the tv in the living room, you can make it look as if it’s part of the décor instead of the center of the room.

Ashley Witty | Macdonald Realty Ltd.
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Ashley Witty

02/17/2023

💖 6 tips for making your home a healthier place

1. Balance social and private spots
Studies suggest that the key to happiness resides in the strong bonds we form with family and friends.

2. Have a dedicated workspace
Today’s digital world allows many of us to work from home. Unfortunately, most people who do telecommute don’t have a dedicated workspace.

3. Let natural light in
Research shows that a flood of natural light instantly improves mood and maintains good health. Adding natural light is relatively easy.

4. Heat your home properly
A home that’s heated properly can have a dramatic impact on your health and your wallet. Cold, drafty, poorly heated rooms can be uncomfortable and weaken your immune system.

5. Reduce noise levels
Too much noise can have devastating consequences on our health and wellbeing.

6. Eliminate clutter
Cutting down on clutter in every room of your home can greatly reduce stress. Implement storage space to organize belongings and get rid of things you no longer need or use.

Ashley Witty | Macdonald Realty Ltd.
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Ashley Witty

02/16/2023

🤑 Sellers aren’t required to stage their homes for sale, much less clean if they don’t want to.

👇 Here are three things you can overlook when browsing homes for sale.

1. Weird Wallpaper And Dirty Carpet
It’s easy and relatively inexpensive to paint and replace the carpet, so if the home you’re looking at has weird wallpaper or dirty carpet, just overlook it. These updates can be completed in less than a week and you can do them before you move into the home.

2. Rooms Used For Something Other Than Their Intended Purpose
Try to ignore how the current owners are using the rooms and envision how you’d use them instead.

3. A Strong Seller Presence
Some homes are simply too personalized for a buyer to fully envision his or her belongings in the home. Either way, if the sellers aren’t willing to compromise, you can use their over-bearing nature to your advantage and possibly get the home for less than the asking price.

Ashley Witty | Macdonald Realty Ltd.
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Ashley Witty

02/15/2023

🌳 Choose The Perfect Tree For Your Yard

🏡 Whether you’re selling your home or plan to live in it for a long time, proper landscaping adds beauty while providing protection for your home.

What Is The Purpose Of The Trees?
Trees are beautiful, but beyond that, they also provide protection from all sorts of things. So, what is it you want your trees to do?

Consider A Tree’s Size And Lifespan
Shorter trees are great for yards with overhead power lines, but taller trees provide privacy and shade.

Know Which Trees Grow Best Where
It’s not enough to simply select a tree based on its beauty or ability to protect your home. The tree must also thrive where you plant it.

Tree Characteristics To Look For
When choosing a tree for your yard, look for the following characteristics to ensure you get a healthy one that will last for many years.

Ashley Witty | Macdonald Realty Ltd.
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Ashley Witty

02/14/2023

🌿 Do more than just light a candle to make your house smell good with these helpful tips.

1. The Garbage Disposal
To freshen and clean the garbage disposal, try squirting a bit of lemon-scented dish soap down the drain followed by a bit of water. Let it sit for a while before running anything else down the drain.

2. Freshen Carpets And Rugs
You can freshen carpets, rugs, and other soft surfaces by sprinkling baking soda over them, letting it sit for an hour or so, then vacuuming it up.

3. That Stinky Trash Can
After taking out the trash and before putting a new liner in, sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda in the bottom of the can.

4. Simmer Fruits And Herbs
Lemon or lime slices, mint, and lavender make a great air freshener when added to a small pot with water. Just be mindful of the concoction simmering on the stove and add water or fresh fruit and herbs as needed.

5. Use Candles Strategically
Many people use candles to spread pleasant scents throughout their homes. While this is great, candles placed strategically can really make a statement.

Ashley Witty | Macdonald Realty Ltd.
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Ashley Witty

02/14/2023

Today is the perfect day for us to come together and show each other love ✨

Happy Valentine's Day ❤️

Ashley Witty | Macdonald Realty Ltd.
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02/02/2023

Here's to hoping we don't get another six weeks of winter 🤞

Happy Groundhog Day!

Ashley Witty | Macdonald Realty Ltd.
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01/01/2023

What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year ✨

Happy New Year's Day 🎉

Ashley Witty | Macdonald Realty Ltd.
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12/26/2022

🛁 Want to brighten up your bathroom?

💡 Check out these bathroom lighting ideas!

1. Mirror Lighting
Whether it’s brushing your teeth, putting makeup on, or conducting some other morning ritual, proper lighting at the mirror is a must in any bathroom.

2. Layered Lighting
Having multiple sources of light can really change the way you use your bathroom for the better.

3. Use Wall Lighting To Highlight Specific Areas
If you’re looking for a unique touch for your bathroom, consider hanging individual wall lights for effect.

4. Pendant Lighting
Often seen hanging in the kitchen or dining areas, these lighting options are quickly becoming a popular choice in the bathroom, too.

5. Use Statement Lighting
If you have a large bathroom, it’s the perfect place to add a large statement lighting fixture.

Ashley Witty | Macdonald Realty Ltd.
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Ashley Witty

12/25/2022

🛏️ If you frequently have overnight visitors, you’ll want to read these tips for creating a comfortable guest room in your home.

Put some thought into the décor
As with any other room in your home, put some thought into the décor for your guest room.

Use nice linens and blankets
Invest in linens specifically for the guest room, and don’t forget warm blankets and a bedspread to match.

Give your guests an actual bed
If you’ve never slept on an air mattress, you know how uncomfortable the are.

Provide the time somewhere
Be sure a clock clearly displays the time so that your guests can see it at night, and make sure it’s easy to operate if they choose to use it as an alarm clock.

Give your guests storage space
No one likes to feel like they are living out of suitcases, so give your guests some space to unpack.

Ashley Witty | Macdonald Realty Ltd.
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Ashley Witty

12/24/2022

💡 Do you love mirrors?

🌟 If so, take a look at these ideas below for fun and exciting ways to use mirrors to brighten any room in your home.

1. Hanging/Matching Mirrors
Add a couple of matching brass-framed mirrors that hang from chains to amp up the calming symmetry in the room.

2. Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
If you have a plethora of small mirrors and aren’t sure what to do with them, this idea is for you. Hang them all on the same wall, sporadically and without symmetry.

3. Entryway Antique Mirrors
Large antique mirrors make the perfect accent in an entryway.

4. Bubble Mirrors
Grab yourself several round mirrors in varying sizes, place them from floor to ceiling in a random design.

5. 1-2-3 In A Row!
Your wall will make a bigger statement if you use three matching mirrors placed in a row.

Ashley Witty | Macdonald Realty Ltd.
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Ashley Witty

12/23/2022

🤔 Is your living room a tad on the small side? If so, don’t let its size cramp your style.

💎 Here are several decorating tips to turn that small living room into a fabulous place.

1. Does Your Living Room Have Weird Angles?
Sometimes, small living rooms include weird angles that can be hard to decorate appropriately.

2. Make It A Boho Haven
Add throw pillows on the couch, hang tapestries on the walls, and add a striped Turkish rug for a visually interesting space.

3. Transform A Boring Space
If your living room has more of a boxed-in feeling than an inviting one, try adding a feature wall that begs for attention.

4. Raise The Roof!
Raise the roof, by adding subtle vertical stripes on the walls.

5. Give The Room Visual Interest
You can give the room plenty of visual interest by adding a bookcase behind the couch.

6. Decorate With Modern Style
Today’s modern minimalistic style is perfect for small living rooms.

Ashley Witty | Macdonald Realty Ltd.
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