Amy Conner-Murphy, Author at ACM Design Architecture & Interiors

August 6, 2015

[caption id="attachment_6850" align="alignright" width="1800"] Family Room of the Ramble Romantic of Biltmore Forest[/caption] “Tips Of The Trade” From North Carolina Design Experts Posted on August 6, 2015 | Once again, several of our design professionals weigh in, sharing some great tips with readers for all areas of the home. With years of experience creating living spaces that speak to who their cleints are and...

Making Houseguests Feel at Home

by Amy Conner-Murphy

Interior Design Trends

July 31, 2015

Do you have guests on the way and want to find ways to make them feel at home? Here’s a quick list of ways to spruce up your guest quarters just in time for their arrival. Bedding Make sure your linens are freshly laundered and pillows are fluffed. Even linens that haven’t been slept on will need refreshing after a while....

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ACM Design Featured in Asheville Citizen-Times

by Amy Conner-Murphy

Press

July 24, 2015

[caption id="attachment_7070" align="alignright" width="1800"] Open, two-story Great Room in Modern Rustic Mountain Estate Home[/caption] Home of the Week: Sumptuous Mountainside Estate TEXT BY JAKE FLANNICK CITIZEN-TIMES CORRESPONDENT PHOTOS BY ANGELI WRIGHT AWRIGHT@CITIZEN-TIMES.COM Tucked on a mountainside in South Asheville is a serene property awash in hundreds of flowers and shrubs, all of them neatly arranged, adorning meandering cascades and mulched paths. But its botanical charm was...

Press Release: ACM Design Awarded Prestigious Griffin Award

by Amy Conner-Murphy

Awards, News

May 5, 2015

ACM Design Awarded the Griffin Award for Rehabilitation - 2015 Asheville, NC - Each year the Presevation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County presents the Griffin Awards for projects achieving the goals of historic preservation within our area. Various categories include: Restoration, Rehabilitation, Adaptive Re-Use, In-Fill Construction Within a Historic Distric or Traditional Neighborhood, Research, Publication & Education, Stewardship, and Preservation....

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Spring into Spring with a New Entrance

by Amy Conner-Murphy

Home Design Trends, Outdoor Living Design, Renovation and Remodel

April 22, 2015

Many people are anxious for Spring’s arrival and have already started looking for ways to bring new life to their home. For many homeowners, the front entrance is often overlooked because many typically enter their home each day thru the garage. But for guests, the front entry is the first thing they see; therefore, making the very first impression of...

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2015 Trends in Interior Design & Architecture

by Amy Conner-Murphy

Home Design Trends

February 6, 2015

Each year, new design trends emerge which we implement throughout the coming year in our homes. As our lifestyles evolve and change, so do our design choices in both architecture and interior design, and this year is no different. While there are a few design trends which remain from 2014, there are a few new directions that are exciting for...

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Designing for Different Tastes

by Amy Conner-Murphy

Home Design Trends, Interior Design Trends

December 1, 2014

We've all heard the saying “opposites attract”, but how do opposing styles affect architectural and interior design choices? The challenge of blending contrasting styles under the same roof can prove overwhelming for many. Rarely will a couple have identical tastes, and often, the architect and/or designer evolves into a style counselor to facilitate the design process. Overcoming the obstacles of...

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Before You Design a House

by Amy Conner-Murphy

Home Design Trends

October 10, 2014

We saw this article not too long ago in the Post and Courier of Charleston, SC and wanted to pass along the writers thoughts on what you need to know before designing a home. For many people, designing a home is a new experience. The entire process can seem daunting, with a lot of clients not knowing where to begin. While there's...

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