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...
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...
Designer brings minor and major project decisions to light by Carolyn Kemmett Photo by Rachel Pressley REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION The joy that interior designer Valerie Cannon takes in her work comes through loud and clear in her voice--a silky, spirited Piedmont drawl. Even though she was born in Michigan, Cannon’s been a North Carolinian since her single digits. She feels fortunate that as a...
Amy Conner-Murphy speaks with the Wall Street Journal about exterior paint colors. The paper recently examined the latest in home design and how exterior colors are moving toward nature-inspired colors. The article explores the overall trend of how Americans are moving away from bright-white, farmhouse style exteriors and dark-black to the "nature-inspired hues [of]—olives, bronzes, taupes and dreamy creams."...
I am back from a recent trip to Europe where one of the purposes of the trip was to visit the BAU International Trade Fair. Known simply as the BAU, the annual gathering is the largest trade show in Europe that focuses on architecture, construction, materials, and building systems. I have attended a similar US-based show in the past, but...
ACM Design's Amy Conner-Murphy contributes to new Redfin article. 29 Cozy Bedroom Design Ideas: Create Your Dream Room. By Jamie Forbes PARTIALLY REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION Your bedroom should be your sanctuary. It’s a place to unwind, relax, and recharge after a long day. However, this can be hard to do. How do you create a cozy and comfortable space that promotes restful sleep and...
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.
