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, [...]
Dream Homes: Compact Luxury
When you hear the term “Dream Home,” what comes to mind? Do you see a 10,000 square foot home? An extravagantly landscaped yard and gardens? A pool? For many years the “American Dream Home” increased in size, but for the past few years, trends show that more Americans are opting for smaller, eco-friendly “Dream Homes.” [...]
Vote for ACM Design
ACM Design has entered the North Carolina Design Living In Style Interior Design Contest and we’re asking for your votes! All you have to do is visit NC Design Online and leave a comment on any North Carolina Design blog post, naming the entry/room you are voting for. Our entry name is: “I’ll Light the [...]
Reaping Inspiration from Resort Design
It’s that time of year again…. when a vacation is long overdue and all we want to do is escape and relax. This year consider your vacation from a different perspective by drawing inspiration from your vacation spot for decorating your own home. Whether you are relaxing at a luxurious resort, quaint private home or [...]
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 [...]
MikeDesign, LLC
We’ve had the pleasure to work with Michael Dawson of MikeDesign, LLC based out of Asheville, NC on a variety of projects using his great services for both interiors and kitchen designs. After running across this great blog featuring MikeDesign, we wanted to share it with our readers and invite you to explore the high [...]
Asheville Architect, Amy Conner-Murphy, Opens Up About Architecture
Amy Conner-Murphy, a licensed architect who founded ACM Design over 12 years ago in Asheville, NC, has a broad base of experience in architecture and interiors. The following conversation gives you an up close and personal look at Amy and her approach to architecture. Q: What drew you to architecture in the first place? A: [...]
Should I Build New or Renovate Existing Home?
Homeowners often ask whether they should build a new home or renovate their existing home when their living circumstances change. From growing families to health issues to aging in place, there are many situations that can affect the how a homeowner needs to utilize their home. By identifying your current needs and comparing them with [...]
Innovative Bathroom Design
Quite often it’s the unseen elements that aid in creating a space of relation and rejuvenation in bathroom design. It’s been estimated that if you live to be 75, you will spend a total of 1.5 years of your life in the bathroom. Why wouldn’t you want to make this space a top priority when [...]
