Provide enough seating around the coffee table with a bench, ottoman, and mix of chairs. Or toss a throw over a crate or trunk (faux-fur throw from Winners). Add an extra chain to a chandelier or light fixture, and hang the light low over the coffee table to establish this as a focal point for the party. Turquoise chenille and dark red faux-suede cushions from Home Outfitters.

Take a moment to extend your party decor into the entrance hall. Creat a warm welcome with mood lighting and fall decor touches.

Transform greenery from the yard and whole nuts with bronze spray paint to add a decorative fall touch.

Make your bathroom into an oasis for your guests with tea lights in crystal goblets, glass pebbles, and crisp white towels.

Light lots of pillar candles to create a warm glow throughout the space. Pillar candles from Pier 1 Imports. HOUSE & HOME Wyndham Boucle throw in deep orange and HOME STUDIO red cushions from The Bay.

Emphasize architectural details with votives perched on mouldings or candles placed in and around a fireplace. Glass votives in six colours from IKEA.

One lamp, two looks: Dress up a shade for the evening with a colourful napkin. (Note: Be sure it’s a safe distance from a low-watt lightbulb to avoid becoming a fire hazard.)

As shown here, a napkin decorated with beads is draped over a lampshade to change the look of the lamp and the light it casts.