Just like fashion, looks come and go in the world of home furnishings, and this includes conservatories. However, take care when following trends, as things will go out of fashion just as quickly as they came in, and it can become very expensive to keep up with the latest look.

For 2010 it seems that colour is going to be important - either bold, single colours or monotones of black and white with flashes of metal. And furniture trends are indicating combining woods and sea-grass to give a warm yet contemporary look.

Few of us are able to replace everything in our conservatory every year just to be fashionable, but again, we can take a tip from the cat-walk. No-one would expect the average person to take on board all the elements of high fashion and wear them all at one time. To make it workable - but still on-trend - the key is to use elements of the latest styles to refresh your look and keep it current.

To do this in your conservatory, use accessories to introduce the more transient elements of design, while keeping the more expensive furniture as the key feature. Change the cushions to bring in fashionable colours, change the pictures or add a rug - these things can transform a room and give it a brand new look without breaking the bank. If you use your conservatory for dining, try updating your tableware.

Introducing metal into a conservatory, where the look is generally wood and natural materials can be tricky. Use candlesticks, picture frames, up-lighters and metal ornaments to accomplish this.

Of course, the most important thing is that your conservatory is comfortable and reflects your personality and lifestyle. It should be a haven away from pressures to conform, so the best advice is to only embrace the trends you like.