Westhill Interiors Blog

This seasonal guide explains how Vancouver’s cool, rainy winters can impact solid wood furniture and offers practical steps to protect it. The city’s damp climate and fluctuating indoor humidity can cause wood to expand, contract, or lose its finish. To keep furniture in top condition, the guide recommends gentle cleaning, applying nourishing oils or wax, and maintaining balanced indoor humidity. It also provides tips for safe winter storage, such as choosing dry, ventilated spaces and using breathable covers. With mindful care, wood furniture can stay beautiful, stable, and resilient throughout Vancouver’s rainy season.