A Thirst for Magnificence Firm Gets Carte Blanche to Transform an Old Carriage House by Melanie McGee Bianchi Photos by Kevin Meechan REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION Among the liquid extras designed to enhance life and leisure on this dream property are a dramatically terraced series of water features — one standalone falls drops 12 feet from its source — and a paradise pool. The latter is...
[caption id="attachment_6728" align="aligncenter" width="1800"] New Kitchen in Historic Grove Park Home[/caption] Fairy Tale Cottage WRITER: Melissa Reardon PHOTOGRAPHER: Heather Radford ILLUSTRATOR: WNC Staff When architect Amy Conner-Murphy and her team from ACM Design took up the task of renovating the adorable North Asheville cottage of Doug and Wendy Banks, they gave it a fitting nickname: The Sleeping Beauty Project. “It was a diamond in the...
[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...
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....
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 and...
[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...
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.
