Overhead view of a modern living space with a small kitchen. Features include a beige sofa with a colorful throw, a patterned rug, potted plants, a wooden coffee table, and a sleek kitchen area with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove.

Mallory ADU

  • The Mallory ADU is a small, detached house built by Owen Gabbert, LLC in collaboration with the homeowners, who wanted a space that their friends and family could feel welcome to stay in. The ADU accomplishes that and more by offering a roughly 500-square-foot dwelling unit thoughtfully laid out to include a kitchen, washer and dryer, compact living area, and a loft.

    The owners wanted the unit to feel like an extension of their own home, so they worked closely with us throughout the design and build process. They even put in some of the work themselves, installing the cabinets and the kitchen backsplash. Stephanie Dyer was brought in to complete the design work, which can be seen on the exterior siding selection and unique roof line, and on the interior detailed shower tile work, wood accents, and concrete flooring. The finished ADU is a beautiful and simple structure that stands as an extension to the homeowners’ community to visit, relax, and stay a while.

  • Designer: Dyer Studio, Inc.
    Photographer: Spencer Eide

Modern wooden house exterior with tall windows and slanted roof, featuring dark wood siding and a small entrance step.
Cozy outdoor seating area with a wicker chair and cushion on a patio, adjacent to a modern wooden house. A small side table holds a glass of wine and candles. Potted plant beside door and windows visible.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and wooden accents. Features a guitar, potted plant, pendant lights, and large window.
Modern living room with wooden loft ladder, sofa, indoor plants, ceiling fan, large windows, and concrete floor.
Modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, potted plants, and a rug.
Minimalist interior with wooden ladder, bench with lamp, art frames, books, and a potted plant.
Modern shower with white subway tile, chrome fixtures, and recessed shelves.
Laundry room with stacked washer and dryer, indoor plant on the windowsill, woven basket with towels
Stainless steel shower faucet handle and hose on a tiled white bathroom wall.
Modern bathroom with wooden ceiling, floating vanity with sink, large mirror, toilet, and a shower corner. Decor includes a plant and toiletries.
Interior scene with a potted monstera plant next to a tall window, a wooden side table with a glowing round lamp, books, and a decorative object. The ceiling has exposed wooden beams.
Interior scene with wooden ladder, small desk with lamp and books, potted plant, wooden door, and decorative items on the floor.
Bright attic living space with a wooden floor, skylight, and a small cozy seating area featuring cushions and a rug. A potted plant is near the railing, and there's a pendant light hanging from the ceiling.
Modern small house at dusk with illuminated windows, featuring a patio with a wicker chair, pillow, and throw blanket next to a side table holding a candle and glass.