Front elevation of new stone house designed by ACM Design of Asheville, NC

The Lumiere House

This French Contemporary home, currently under construction in Asheville, NC, represents a blending of old world glamour and contemporary style....

Rustic Mountain Home designed by the Architects and Interior Designers at ACM Design

Black Mountain Rustic Modern Farmhouse

Nestled along a Black Mountain ridgeline, this rustic modern home blends the spare sensibility of Japanese design with hewn details of an old Pennsylvania farmhouse. The open floor plan offers flow between the gathering spaces which are proportioned specifically to minimize wasted space....

Steep Slope Mountain home Designed by the Architects and Designers at ACM Design

Traditional Mountain Craftsman

Designed as a vacation home that would eventually transform to a permanent residence, the main level spaces create a dynamic flow between great room, dining and kitchen to accommodate large family gatherings, while still offering cozy spaces for quiet moments. ...

Waynesville Mountain Modern Craftsman

Tucked into the mountainside at nearly 4300 feet in elevation, this reserved Craftsman style home defines rustic, modern beauty that provides a balanced interplay between the rich but spare interior materials and dark windows that frame the resplendent mountain view. ...

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