Kitchens and bathrooms have taken center stage in home design due to their attractive return on investment and overall appeal. There is a heightened focus on kitchen design because kitchens are ultimately becoming the hub of the home, where people cook, gather, entertain, watch television, and even work. Whether you are renovating an existing space [...]
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Building in the Mountains of
Western North Carolina
Asheville and the surrounding areas are well known for the beautiful mountains, but designing a home for the mountains of Western North Carolina presents many challenges when considering the elevation, terrain and environmental components of our area. Site analysis is a preliminary step taken by architects to analyze the site slope, site orientation, sun angles, [...]
Does a New Year Mean New Finishes for Your Appliances?
Stainless steel appliances took the appliance world by storm back in the 1990’s and have dominated the market since. However, there are new finishes on the horizon that can be expected to appear in homes. Will these new finishes be the end of the stainless steel? After finding many consumers and designers sought alternatives to [...]
ACM Design Green Built House Highlighted on NC Design
In a recent blog post by NC Design Online, one of ACM Design’s past projects is discussed as one of the favorites currently online. The Gold Level Certified Home has not only been a favorite of NC Design Online but visitors on the ACM Design Houzz page as well. The modern craftsman home has wonderful [...]
Asheville Parade of Homes Starts Today
Each year the Asheville Home Builder’s Association opens the front doors of many of our area’s newest and most inspirational homes as a part of the Asheville Parade of Homes. This annual event allows you to take part in a self-guided tour of 21 selected homes in the Asheville area and see firsthand the level [...]
Asheville Architect, Amy Conner-Murphy, Featured on NC Design Online
The online design website NCDesignOnline.com recently featured Asheville Architect, Amy Conner-Murphy, AIA, owner and principal architect at ACM Design, on their blog with a show-and-tell article which reveals a little about both her professional and personal side. Learn more about Amy Conner-Murphy by reading the article online here: http://blog.statedesign.com/a-show-tell-with-a-great-mountain-view/
ACM Design Supports Mission Foundation
The elaborate biennial event termed “Faces of Hope” is a vital fundraising event to support the Mission Children’s Hospital. Organized every two years by the Mission Foundation, the “Faces of Hope” affair raises hundreds of thousands of dollars to help the ever growing needs of the Children’s Hospital. This year, ACM Design joined other businesses [...]
Asheville Architect, Amy Conner-Murphy of ACM Design on HomePortfolio.com
ACM Design’s Principal architect and founder Amy Conner-Murphy has been selected for inclusion in the online database of expert designers and architects at HomePortfolio.com. As a “virtual showroom of home designs, pictures and products,” HomePortfolio chooses top notch designers to showcase their work online as a resource for over 100,000 subscribers. Be sure to check [...]
ACM Design Featured on NC Design Online Blog
Amy Conner-Murphy, Principal Architect of Asheville based ACM Design, speaks with NC Design Online about “Teamwork. “ Here at ACM Design, our design philosophy encompasses a collaborative vision from the homeowner, our firm and other trusted professionals in the residential home industry. Amy Conner-Murphy elaborates greatly on teamwork and the success of a project; [...]
