ACM Design PA

ACM Design is a full service boutique architectural design and interior design firm based in Asheville, North Carolina. From garden to hearth, our award-winning team of architects and interior designers guides you in the creation of your ultimate retreat - your mountain dream home. Whether you are building a new custom home or renovating your current residence, we offer a full suite of services that can be tailored to suit your needs. Our team is passionate about uncovering the details you never knew you always wanted and incorporating them into a design that is as beautiful as it is functional.

At ACM Design Architecture & Interiors, we specialize in custom residential mountain home design for Western North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina, and the mountains of East Tennessee. We are an Asheville-based firm and we work with long-time residents, as well as clients from all over the country who have chosen to make a home here in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. We don't just design beautiful homes, we create the perfect home for you. If you are looking for a team that you can trust with your dreams, we would be delighted to hear from you; contact us today to discuss your custom home design project.

Whether you are accommodating a growing family, addressing physical needs, or simply updating your abode, the professionals at ACM Design can help you improve the way your current home looks, feels, and works by imagining what could be instead of being limited to what exists. From the overall concept to the smallest detail, our professionals will guide you, offering creative design solutions and cost effective construction options to make the most of your home renovations. Typically, an architect or design studio will do a brief call with the client possibly followed by a limited client meet-and-greet at the firm's offices before asking for your commitment.

Our approach to interior design is to capture the essence of our clients and create inviting interiors with perennial style. Whether you are interested in transforming your existing home or adding our interior design services to one of our architectural design packages, the team at ACM Design has the expertise and knowledge of resources to select welcoming color palettes, compelling and practical lighting, comfortable furnishings, and inspired accessories that come together to create a cohesive, timeless design and a home you will love to live in.

How do you prepare your mountain home for the weather? It starts during the design phase. Western North Carolina is a full, four season climate. From winter snow to dry summer heat, homes built in the mountains needs to be able to accommodate these shifts. We've compiled this free guide to help you understand what you should be considering before you even break ground and understanding how weather impacts home design for mountain homes. Considerations include: how to thoughtfully plan for things solar shading; how will I heat my home if the power goes off during a snow storm?; what about water runoff during heavy rain?

ACM Design architecture & interiors of Asheville, North Carolina has been awarded with two prestigious International Property Awards in recognition of our work on both the architectural design and interior design of the newly completed private residence, the Lumiere House. This new construction home is a blend of European-inspired, French architecture and contemporary mountain home design merged together to create a stunning and functional home for our client's particular needs. The International Property Awards are for residential and commercial property professionals around the globe.

We specialize in distinctive, custom home designs that reflect the sensibilities and lifestyles of the families that inhabit them. While all of our clients share an appreciation of design and a belief that home is so much more than where you hang your hat, their needs are as unique as the homes we create for them. With that idea in mind, all of the services we provide - architectural design, interior design, and outdoor living design - can be tailored to suit your individual needs and desired level of engagement.

Welcome to ACM Design where we take your home to heart. We are a boutique architecture and interior design firm specializing in high end custom residential projects including custom home design, whole home renovations, and outdoor living design. From garden to hearth, we carefully consider every aspect of your home and how you live throughout the entire process. Our knowledge and appreciation of mountain living makes us uniquely qualified to create homes that capture the view, complement the environment and cultivate quality lives for the families that call them home.

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.

We've all heard the saying, "it takes a village, " and this could not be more true than when designing a home. Each of our projects is the culmination of the work of a team of quality professionals including custom home builders, general contractors, craftsmen, tradespeople, engineers, inspectors, and residential landscape designers. The relationships and rapport that we have developed with these professionals over the years are invaluable and we would be honored to introduce them to you. I've worked with Amy since 2004 on multiple projects.

When embarking on a custom home design project - whether it be in Western North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina, or the mountains of Tennessee - it's important to be prepared for the breadth of information and multitude of decisions you will be required to make. Without proper guidance even the most design-oriented client may feel overwhelmed. At ACM Design, our experienced team of architects and interior designers engages you in the process, welcomes your collaborative energy and actively listens so that we can design a home that suits your needs and reflects your style.

When considering a residential design project - whether that be designing and building a new home, renovating an existing home, or simply updating rooms - questions are bound to come up. Below please find a selection of our most frequently asked questions along with the answers that have helped countless clients feel confident in their decision to work with ACM Design. We encourage our clients to ask questions, not only about their project but also about ACM Design. We hope this list of FAQs answers your questions, but please feel free to contact us if there's any additional information we can provide.