We are thrilled to announce that ACM Design architecture & interiors has been recognized in three award categories from the International Property Awards. The Gallery House project has been awarded Best Architecture Single Residence, Best Kitchen Design, and Best Residential Interior Design in North Carolina. It is an honor to be considered for these three prestigious awards. The...
ACM Design is excited to announce our new home project in Bristol, Tennessee. East Tennessee’s Tri-Cities area is near and dear to Amy's heart. Born and raised in Kingsport, Amy has deep roots in the community with her parents and close family still residing in town. A home project in Bristol was intriguing, not only because of the family who engaged...
TIME TO GET SPICYThe extra-thick island top is so resilient “you could dance on it,” quips architect/designer Amy Conner-Murphy. But the chosen material is actually intended to absorb wines, spices, and other hot commodities. It’s a tasty complement to the soft, sleek, earth-toned cabinetry by International Cabinetry of Hendersonville.Photo by Ryan Theede Former professional cooks revel in beautiful working kitchen by Carolyn...
As Christmas approaches, I am reminded of the joyful memories of time shared with loved ones. I am grateful for creative collaboration with clients and colleagues on amazing projects. I am aware that we are also one year past Hurricane Helene. The tragedy of that event forever changed our community, along with the landscape of our beloved mountain home. But...
Local gallery owners envisioned a home with sweeping mountain views, sunrise and sunset vistas and an open plan with expansive wall space to display art from their personal collection; as well as to have the ability to showcase artists whose work they are introducing to the WNC community. They thought that they would design and build a new home. ...
With some architectural finesse, Amy Conner-Murphy of ACM Design reimagined a basic grill deck into what she describes as a “lovely outdoor entertaining space.” The unique floating deck structure, pergola, and handrails were all designed by Conner-Murphy and fabricated by Moe Michaels of Screaming Hot Iron. “The pergola gives the space a covered appearance and offers some shade while still...
Inspired Modern Living, a hardcover coffee table book, has just been published and features the Thoroughly Modern Mountain home designed by ACM Design Architecture & Interiors and construction by Brock Builders. ACM Design is proud to be included in this truly beautiful book amongst a collection of thoughtfully-designed homes. Here is a special sneak peak of the book...
ORIGINALLY APPEARED IN ONE KINDESIGN, JUNE 2025 "Luxury takes on a whole new meaning in this modern yet traditionally rustic mountain estate home in Asheville, North Carolina, beautifully crafted by ACM Design. Stripped down to the studs, this 12,000-square-foot home renovation has transformed the estate into an extravagant mountain retreat. Not your typical renovation, this grand-scale renewal and addition showcases some of...
If you’ve ever driven the Blue Ridge Parkway and dreamt of living in the Smoky Mountains or the Southern Appalachians, we’ve compiled a series of complimentary guides rich with information about designing a mountain home. Informed by our decades of experience as mountain home architects, we share expert advice about topics like building on steep slopes, terrain-specific building costs, and materials suited for withstanding the mountain weather. Our passion for creating personalized and heartfelt homes is apparent in all of our work and it is our pleasure to share our expertise with you in these free and informative guides.
