Genoa

Set on the Strait in Qualicum Beach, the bungalow settles into its site with a low West Coast profile. A dark, monochromatic exterior recedes into fir and cedar, while deep overhangs and carefully placed windows align every room to water, evergreens, and sky.

Designed by Studio HA/WA for a couple relocating to Vancouver Island, the ~1,900 sq. ft. plan keeps to essentials—two bedrooms, two baths, a den, and hardworking mudroom/laundry—so daily living stays easy. The brief: warm minimalism shaped by place, views treated like artwork, and a material palette rooted in the coast and local craft.

Blue-grey marble at the island sets the kitchen’s tone. In the bath, vein-cut travertine shifts the palette warmer; at the hearth, grey stone returns to the coastal register. Walnut millwork deepens the mix, and Genoa’s soft coastal hue gathers the materials into a single, welcoming composition.

Material note: Nearby surfaces and light subtly shape how a floor appears. Warm bounce from the walnut cabinetry and the island’s cooler marble cast nudge Genoa toward a gentle honeyed neutral by day, then cooler and quieter as evening light falls.

Walnut brings a human touch—open grain, quiet figure, and tactile warmth that invites use. Paired with Genoa, it shows how honest materials carry restraint and character without clutter.

Edit down, then let a few good pieces do the work. Rounded forms, soft textiles, and a true-matte oak keep glare low and the room easy on the eyes.

Green at heart: Like all CRAFT floors, Genoa is PEFC-certified, Red List Free, and GREENGUARD Gold for low VOC emissions, reflecting CRAFT’s focus on healthy homes and sustainably sourced materials.

A restrained palette—sage, cream, charcoal—lets texture do the talking. Genoa’s coastal tone supports the hush: soft underfoot, visually light, steady from morning to evening.

For CRAFT, this home shows what Contempa does best: deliver a clean, modern palette with real-wood warmth. Genoa—an 8” wideplank White Oak in a softly coastal tone—runs long and even, with optional LongCRAFT 10’ boards to keep sightlines unbroken. DuRa Finish™ Ultra Matte preserves the natural look, lowers glare, and resists everyday wear.

Behind the scenes lie the hallmarks of CRAFT’s artisan approach: boards hand-sorted and graded for a consistent contemporary read; colour-matched fills applied by hand so occasional character recedes; and tone, edge, and sheen tuned to feel true in natural light. Add our dimensionally stable core engineering and tight machining, and you get a floor that installs cleanly, looks seamless in photos, and feels better in person.