The Cliffs include some of the Carolinas’ most exclusive and unique communities in three distinct regions. ACM Design is proud to announce their selection as one of the highly qualified architectural and design firms by The Cliffs Signature Services to help mastermind your new dream home.
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ACM Design Chosen for The Cliffs Signature Services
Green Home Design From the Ground Up
While greening your home remodel is highly recommended, having your new home designed from the start with green in mind may prove more affordable and effective. Newer homes can even be easily retrofitted to accommodate popular green design elements like recycled glass tiles and bamboo flooring.
Here are some of the ways in which your custom [...]
Outdoor Rooms Add Luxury and Comfort
One area of your new home you may not have thought to consult your home architect regarding is the outdoor space. But imagine enjoying a beautiful WNC evening with friends or family while the aroma of a fresh baked pizza fills the air from a blazing, brick outdoor pizza oven.
Outdoor rooms are getting more attention [...]
Four Green Plumbing Trends You Can’t Ignore
While you have likely heard of Western North Carolina’s HealthyBuilt Home Program, you may have missed the word on green plumbing, including new residential trends like WaterSense homes.
It’s no secret that many people are incorporating green features in their new home design in every area of the house from the kitchen to the yard to [...]
Best Bang for Your Buck on Appliances
Incorporating the right appliances is a great way to add value to your home, but with so many options, it can be hard to know what to look for. By working closely with your home architect, and familiarizing yourself with some of the basics, you can be assured a strong ROI on your new appliances.
The [...]
How to Approach Green Building Costs
Long-term savings make green home includes well worth the investment, but the initial costs can be as much as 10-30% higher than not-so eco-friendly alternatives. Which makes working closely with your home architect in the planning and incorporation of these features essential to saving energy and money over time.
Start at the Beginning
At ACM Design, [...]
Top Home Features for 2010
If you’re building a new home or remodeling your existing one this year, here are five of the top trends you can really get behind. And if there’s one thing that these top home design features have in common, it’s energy efficiency.
Smaller Spaces: As the home market begins [...]
Top Choices in Eco-Friendly Flooring
Bamboo and cork flooring are very on trend, but is hardwood or linoleum a better eco-friendly choice for your new home or remodel? You will want to consult your home architect for her extensive knowledge of design and experience in working these materials.
It is also important to familiarize yourself with some of the advantages to [...]
Bathroom Design Basics
Second to the kitchen, the master bath is the room in which homeowners typically spend the most money and aim to marry highly functional design with tranquil, spa-like materials and products. Working with a custom home architect affords endless possibilities to blend unique, custom features with practical and efficient bathroom design.
Before a custom home [...]
How to Choose the Best Property for your New Home
When building a new home, most homeowners spend days and months scouring home plans or working with a custom home architect to design their dream home. Many people don’t realize, however, that an equal amount of thought is required when buying residential property. Understanding how to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of a particular property [...]
