Live it up in a comfortably formal living room      As Americans find their way back to more traditional lifestyles, some new home buyers are opting for separate living and dining rooms over great rooms. More ... Painting projects to add to a home’s character      Decorators say every home has an area or an item that can become a work of art. To bring out the best in your home, you may want to brush up on a technique called faux painting. More ... Exquisite home accessories are found at Accento Designs Correspondent BY ANITA STRATOS      You may have noticed the yellow house at 11 S. Main St. in Marlboro with the sign in front reading "Accento Designs." Next time you’re driving by, stop in — the original rooms in this classic older home have been converted into beautiful retail showrooms overflowing with the latest in home accessori... More ... ‘Rug Rage’: four tips for choosing area rugs      Forty percent of women between the ages of 25 to 64 anticipate purchasing an area rug within the next two years, according to a recent study by Harris Interactive. More ... Take a short cut to the border      Looking for a quick and easy way to add a little pizzazz to your wall décor? Add a border. Borders are available in lots of different styles and colors — from whimsical borders for kids’ rooms to borders that can add style and character to any room in your home. More ...