During the spring and summer months, front porches and back patios are prime spots for relaxation, family bonding and entertaining company. With this in mind, our friends at MSN Living have compiled a list of 18 porch and patio décor themes that are sure to add some flavor to your favorite warm-weather retreat.
Tag Archives | Interior Design
MSN Living: 18 Porch and Patio Ideas
by Jonathan Slappey on May 22, 2012 in Home & Family, Smart Shopper
Love the Decor Ideas on Zing? Check Out the Doodle Home Blog For More Inspired Interior Design!
by Stephanie Koske on January 18, 2012 in Homeowners Tips, Inside Quicken Loans, Smart Shopper, Zing Zone
When all of the crafty interior decor ideas we’re coming up with at Zing! just aren’t enough for the design lover in you, be sure to check out the sophisticated and elegant concepts for your home on the Doodle Home Blog!

3 Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Celebrity Homes
by Amber Hunt on November 19, 2010 in Zing Zone
Mid-century modern architecture and style is admired by three well known celebrities and reflected in their home choices. Do you have a favorite architectural or interior design style?
Striking a Balance Between Resale Potential and Self-Satisfying Design
by Amber Hunt on August 9, 2010 in Homeowners Tips
An article posted in the New York Times discusses home owners who make design choices solely based on resale value and those who make design choices based on their own preferences. How can a homeowner strike a balance between pleasing themselves and pleasing a potential future owner?

Guest Room Decorating: 10 Tips for a Cozy Look
by Jenny Zhang on March 8, 2010 in Homeowners Tips
Making your guests feel at home doesn’t have to cost a fortune. And if you’re already decorating an extra bedroom, there are ways to save money along the way. After all, it’s the attention to small details that contributes to an overall homey look. Here are some ways you can make your extra bedroom a relaxing retreat for guests.

Decorating Ideas for the Budget Conscious
by Jenny Zhang on February 15, 2010 in Homeowners Tips
So for the rest of us who cannot afford to decorate our entire homes in Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, or some exquisite boutique, how can we create the picture perfect home without spending tens of thousands?
Tree House Listed for $3.6 Million
by Jenny Zhang on December 4, 2009 in Home Sales
According to Zillow, a Hollywood Hills home once owned by Ellen DeGeneres and before that, Heath Ledger, is now for sale for $3,695,000. This home is affectionately named the “Tree House” because of its private wooded area and forest-like views. Unlike other celebrity mansions, this house only measures to be 1,861 square feet. It has two bedrooms and two full baths, and boasts a Shangri-La remodel.
