A new year brings new trends in home design all while incorporating and enhancing a few trends from the past (and discarding others). In 2016, a variety of trends will take center stage in home design. Mixing Materials [caption id="attachment_7049" align="alignright" width="400"] Artisan Style Floating Vanity With Exotic Stone in the Modern Rustic Mountain Estate Home[/caption] Like in 2015, we will continue to...
[caption id="attachment_7064" align="aligncenter" width="1800"] Front drive entrance to the Modern Rustic Mountain Estate Home[/caption] Rustic Meets Luxury in This Picturesque Mountain Escape By: Keri Sanders Photos by: Kevin Meechan From: Amy Conner-Murphy After laying eyes on this jaw-dropping outdoor space, you'll know exactly why HGTV fans crowned it the winner of this year's Fresh Faces of Design Outdoor Living Spaces category. It just doesn't get...
Many homeowners conduct an annual “spring cleaning”, but it’s important not to forget to ensure your home is ready for winter. Taking steps towards preparing your home for the cold months ahead will help prevent potential problems and costly repairs down the road. We’ve compiled a list of some areas of your home you should consider when preparing for the cold days of winter...
Some photos of our new space at our grand opening event! Over a decade ago, Amy Conner-Murphy started ACM Design with a focus on creating custom homes that reflect the individual personalities and priorities of each client. Since the beginning, ACM Design has built a strong reputation of excellence and has grown into a notable architecture firm in Western North Carolina....
We're ecstatic to announce that ACM Design is the Winner of the Outdoor Living, Elevated Category for the 2015 HGTV Fresh Faces of Design Awards! We are so thankful for everyone who voted and helped our firm win this awesome award. To view our entry Click Here. Want to see more of our winning project? Modern Rustic Mountain Estate Home....
Getting to know Asheville Architect, Amy Conner-Murphy, of ACM Design Behind every home that is built, you will find a design. Behind every home design, you will likely find a design professional that has envisioned the home and drafted it into existence through drawings. At their most basic level, these drawings will include floor plans showing how the rooms work together,...
ACM Design is happy to announce our inclusion as a nominee in this years HGTV Fresh Faces Competition. Voting begins Friday, September 25, 2015 and runs through 5:00pm on October 30, 2015. Remember to return to the voting page each day to cast your vote! We are nominated for the Outdoor Living Elevated category. For more information and to vote,...
[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...
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.
