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Floor plan of Starter Home by Lehrer Architects

Pierre-Louis Gerlier's love for craft shines through the refreshed dining booth at the heart of the home, from the gentle irregularity of the hand-made tiles on its facade to the custom table made from marble and wood, around which a cherry-red booth pops in its eye-catching tone.

6630 Heartwood Dr. in Oakland, California, is currently listed for $3,000,000 by Emma Morris of Red Oak Realty.

Owners Jill and Toby Gebben went on their first date by the shores of Lake Michigan, and long dreamed of building their own lakeside cottage.

An aerial view of ESCAPE's new "The Oaks

The eco-friendly escape is powered by solar panels and a wind turbine—and it even includes a full bath.

The cozy, 323-square-foot cabin is a cozy retreat amidst the vast landscape it inhabits.

Stainless steel—such as this mesh ceiling—gives residential interiors a utilitarian edge, says Michael Fohring of Odami, and it's a material choice he hopes to use in one of the studio's own projects soon.

This Murphy bunk bed, the Lollipop IN model from Resource Furniture, stows away flush to the wall when not in use.

Furniture designer Pat Carson created a plethora of custom fixtures for this guest room, including a riveted aluminum Murphy bed. The best Murphy beds raise and lower easily, often requiring only one hand. This unique wall bed employs a hand-cranked wheel-and-pulley system.

The second-floor “think tank” includes a workspace and the owner’s library.

The "mechanical room

The home’s stairwell is encased in steel grating, which supports the handrails.

One of the home’s bathrooms pairs translucent glass and white tile with industrial light fixtures.

The home has three bedrooms, and their light and bright appearance provide a stark contrast to the rest of the home's darker palette.

The homeowner specified the design of the living room fireplace, which is set within a 30-foot-tall structural steel pipe.

The double-height opening connecting the main living areas also peeks at the "think tank

This custom staircase is made from wood and steel, and is enclosed in a design that the craftsmen made themselves. "I think it's one of my favorite moments in the house,