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...
Some may say that we live in a culture-of-the-moment. There are so many home design shows, influencers, book and magazine publishers, and the normal banter at gatherings with friends where it may seem that we are always chasing new trends, and being bombarded with what’s in and what’s out. It can be confusing. And worse, it can create an unneeded...
Reflection has been critical to my personal and professional development, so it may not surprise you to find that I encourage this kind of thinking with my clients. It is wondrous how quickly something abstract or seemingly unusual or perhaps something you've never considered before can feel so poignant when we take a moment to look inside ourselves. Throughout...
Two recent projects from ACM Design of custom mountain home designs, both with distinct styles, were featured in the new book, Dream Homes: Unique Urban, Suburban, and Vacation Homes Designed by the Nations Leading Architects. This beautiful hardcover coffee table book features the French Contemporary design of the Lumiere House and the Mountain Modern--a mountain modern home with a uniquely WNC-feel...
It's the time of year we like to take the team to the High Point Market. This is an opportunity for us to interact with vendors we already work with and to meet new ones. Each vendor sets up their current line like a showroom you walk through. It is so much more valuable to see the...
I was recently reminded of a conversation I had with a friend who began working in the late 1960’s. He said the talk at that time was of a shift to 30 hour work weeks in work environments other than office buildings. Here we are 40+ years and a global pandemic later witnessing these ideas emerge as the new reality,...
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...
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...
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.
