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04/08/2025

Native Beauty: The Importance of Using Virginia’s Native Plants and Shrubs in Your Landscape

When it comes to landscaping your custom home, choosing the right plants can enhance your property’s natural beauty, support local ecosystems, and simplify maintenance. One

03/31/2025

Spring Cleaning: Refresh Your Custom Home for the Season

As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, there’s no better time to refresh and revitalize your home. Spring cleaning isn’t just about dusting

03/25/2025

Hosting at Your Perkinson Home

One of the greatest joys of owning a custom home is having the perfect space to entertain friends and family. Whether you’re hosting an intimate

03/12/2025

The Evolution of Home Design: How Trends Have Changed Over the Decades

Home design reflects culture, lifestyle, and innovation. Over the decades, architectural styles, layouts, and finishes have transformed to meet homeowners’ evolving needs. From the formal

03/03/2025

The Beauty of Grand Staircases: A Signature Feature in Custom Homes

A grand staircase is more than just a means of moving between floors—it’s a statement piece that defines the elegance and architectural character of a

02/27/2025

Luxury Lighting Design: How to Make a Home Shine

Lighting is one of the most transformative elements in home design. More than just a functional necessity, the right lighting enhances a home’s beauty, creates

02/17/2025

The Science of Color: How Your Home’s Palette Affects Your Mood

Color is one of the most powerful design elements in a home. Beyond aesthetics, the colors you choose for your walls, cabinetry, and décor can

02/10/2025

The Art of Ceiling Design: How to Elevate a Room with Custom Ceilings

When it comes to designing a custom home, it’s easy to focus on flooring, cabinetry, and wall treatments—but what about the ceiling? Often referred to

Native Beauty: The Importance of Using Virginia’s Native Plants and Shrubs in Your Landscape

When it comes to landscaping your custom home, choosing the right plants can enhance your property’s natural beauty, support local

03/31/2025

Spring Cleaning: Refresh Your Custom Home for the Season

As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, there’s no better time to refresh and revitalize your home. Spring

03/25/2025

Hosting at Your Perkinson Home

One of the greatest joys of owning a custom home is having the perfect space to entertain friends and family.

04/08/2025

Native Beauty: The Importance of Using Virginia’s Native Plants and Shrubs in Your Landscape

When it comes to landscaping your custom home, choosing the right plants can enhance your property’s natural beauty, support local ecosystems, and simplify maintenance. One

03/31/2025

Spring Cleaning: Refresh Your Custom Home for the Season

As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, there’s no better time to refresh and revitalize your home. Spring cleaning isn’t just about dusting

03/25/2025

Hosting at Your Perkinson Home

One of the greatest joys of owning a custom home is having the perfect space to entertain friends and family. Whether you’re hosting an intimate

03/12/2025

The Evolution of Home Design: How Trends Have Changed Over the Decades

Home design reflects culture, lifestyle, and innovation. Over the decades, architectural styles, layouts, and finishes have transformed to meet homeowners’ evolving needs. From the formal

03/03/2025

The Beauty of Grand Staircases: A Signature Feature in Custom Homes

A grand staircase is more than just a means of moving between floors—it’s a statement piece that defines the elegance and architectural character of a

02/27/2025

Luxury Lighting Design: How to Make a Home Shine

Lighting is one of the most transformative elements in home design. More than just a functional necessity, the right lighting enhances a home’s beauty, creates

02/17/2025

The Science of Color: How Your Home’s Palette Affects Your Mood

Color is one of the most powerful design elements in a home. Beyond aesthetics, the colors you choose for your walls, cabinetry, and décor can

02/10/2025

The Art of Ceiling Design: How to Elevate a Room with Custom Ceilings

When it comes to designing a custom home, it’s easy to focus on flooring, cabinetry, and wall treatments—but what about the ceiling? Often referred to

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