Football fans will be glued to the TV — and aren't known for being the tidiest bunch — so let your coffee table be the center of all the action. Get the space ready in a flash by purchasing a roll of kraft wrapping paper and using it to cover any endangered surfaces. A brightly colored masking tape can be used to tape down the edges of the paper, and instantly your table will be covered and protected, without the fuss of a tablecloth.

By Camille Styles; photography by Molly Winters

Because guests will be in and out of their seats, create a comfortable game-viewing environment by bringing in throw pillows and comfy floor cushions from other areas of the house. Toss them anywhere people might take a seat, and if they happen to match your team colors, even better!

What Super Bowl party would be complete without lots and lots of snacking? Keep guests fully satisfied by arranging your entire spread on the coffee table where it's easily accessible. Don't forget small snack plates and napkins for easy noshing, and keep an eye out for any dishes that need replenishing throughout the game.

There are certain snack foods that everyone expects at a Super Bowl party, and chips and guacamole is one of them. Set out a heaping bowl of everyone's favorite Mexican-inspired appetizer, along with other bar snacks like popcorn, marinated olives and jalapeno poppers.