A conservatory makes the long evenings and meal times a joy in the summertime.  Sadly, in the winter, conservatories across the country turn into a mere storage facility until summer begins again.  Conservatories can be enjoyed as much in the winter as in the summer.  With thought and planning, your conservatory can give your joy all year long.  In order to use your conservatory during the winter months you will have to think carefully about heating and heat retention. To heat the room, you can use an electric panel heater which can be removed for the summer months. It may also require a change in the furniture to make it work.  Once the room is heated you need to retain as much heat as possible.  The best way to do this is to invest in some quality window coverings, blinds, or plantation shutters.  To make people want to go out to the conservatory in the winter, you need to make it a welcoming and comfortable environment.  For year round use you need to choose furniture which will achieve a warm feel in the winter without seeming too heavy in the summer time.  Cane or slightly lighter rattan conservatory furniture will be perfect for all seasons.  When using cane or rattan conservatory furniture will provide a light and airy feel in the warm summer months, and a cosy warm feeling through the cold winter months.  Both rattan and cane furniture are durable enough to withstand the UV exposure in the summer and are light enough to be easily moved around.  Cane conservatory furniture is available in many different shapes and styles so your living space can reflect your home's style.  Before buying conservatory furniture you need to think of the way you want to use the room.  If you will be using it for meals then clearly you will need a dining table.  After purchasing your conservatory furniture you can begin to furnish the room with lots of small things that will add warmth.  Candles, furniture throws and decorations will give the inviting look you desire.  You should also take care to colour coordinate your furnishings with any upholstery in the conservatory.  If you follow these few tips you can enjoy your conservatory all year long.