Richer Colors ~ During the summer, I tend to lighten up on my bedding & pillows. Come fall/winter I go to the linen closet & pull out heavier comforters, decorative chenille throws & rich velvet pillows. Darker, richer colors (plum, brown, deep navy, red, green) add a cozy, elegant feel for the cooler months ahead. Perhaps you may want to move artwork, picture frames & accessories around to other areas throughout the house. Doing this instantly makes the "old" feel "new" again. Adding various sizes & shapes of candles placed on pewter trays (to reflect the light) creates a nice evening ambiance. Also consider placing an area rug under the cocktail table.