Adapting to the Weather [caption id="attachment_2948" align="alignright" width="500"] Front porch, Black Mountain Family Lodge[/caption] In the past several months the US and neighboring countries have been hit with two catastrophic hurricanes. Both hurricanes Harvey and Irma have caused billions of dollars worth of damage to homes, businesses and the landscape, leveling many structures and leaving areas without power or water. Large weather...
What to expect in home design in 2018 Each year we look ahead to what the coming year will hold in terms of design trends. As 2018 approaches, we’ve narrowed down a few of the top design elements to keep an eye out for when it comes to home design and interior decor. Color Forecast: Grays have been all the rage and...
Millennials, classified as those born between the early 1980’s and early 2000’s, are populating a growing consumer group of nearly 80 million. As more and more millennials join the ranks of home ownership each year, they are changing the landscape when it comes to “must haves” in home design and planning. As our industry strives to meet the wants...
Home Design Predictions - Trendy or Timeless? What home design trends are in store for 2017? While predictions may not always come to fruition for every home design trend, there are a few ideas that may generate a lot of buzz in the coming year. At ACM Design, we work with you to design your home to reflect your own style, yet rendered in a...
Inspiration for Beautiful Fireplace and Mantel Designs by ACM Design, architecture & interiors Visions of a cozy fire will begin to flicker as temperatures begin dropping with the arrival of fall. This means that your fireplace, including the mantel and surround, will attract much more attention than during summer months. Have you noticed that it may be time for a mantel makeover,...
Think of window treatments as icing on the cake when it comes to decorating interior rooms of your home. From draperies and roman shades to blinds and plantation shutters, many options are available to dress the windows in your home. When designing a new home, consider both the placement of windows and window treatments during the design process to ensure that...
Choosing Exterior Paint Colors for Your Home “What color should I paint my home?” is one of the most common, yet most difficult questions to answer for homeowners. However, choosing the exterior paint color for your home doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Here at ACM Design, we are sharing some of our most popular custom home designs and highlighted...
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released 3rd and 4th Quarter results for their 2015 Home Design Trends Survey (HDTS) which focused primarily on the popularity of several bathroom and kitchen products and features, home design trends and market conditions compared to 2014. The surveys found that many of the most popular trends from a few years ago have...
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.
