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The Rise of Bringing Nature Indoors

In recent years, homeowners have been looking for ways to create more tranquil and inviting spaces inside their homes. One of the biggest emerging trends

How a Well-Designed Laundry Room Can Change Your Life

Laundry is an unavoidable part of life, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a dreaded chore. A well-designed laundry room can transform the

Refreshing Your Space with Perkinson Homes: Simple Ways to Revitalize Your Home

As we ring in the new year, sometimes we feel eager to update things at home. Changing your surroundings can bring a renewed sense of

Preparing Your Perkinson Home for Severe Winter Weather in Richmond

As winter storms become more frequent and intense, it’s essential to prepare your home and family for severe weather conditions. Richmond, Virginia, has recently experienced

The Role of a Builder: Making Your Vision a Reality

The journey to your dream home begins with a vision, and the role of a builder is to translate that vision into a tangible plan.

Elevating Your Home: Custom Wine Cellars & Wet Bars

When it comes to designing your custom home, luxury and practicality often blend seamlessly to create unique spaces that cater to your lifestyle. Custom wine

Tips for Designing a Custom Pantry That Fits Your Needs

When building a custom home, one of the most exciting opportunities is designing a pantry tailored to your specific lifestyle. The pantry is more than

Designing a Functional and Stylish Mudroom

A functional mudroom starts with strategic storage. Built-in cubbies, lockers, and shelves keep shoes, coats, and bags organized. Designating spaces for each family member ensures

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Designing Study Nooks and Flex Spaces Kids Will Use

Every luxury custom home client of ours with school-age kids asks for a study nook or flex space at some

Luxury Homebuilding Timeline: If You Sign a Contract This Fall, When Do You Move In?

You just signed a contract, or you're about to, and the question on your mind is ‘When do I actually

How Custom Homes Handle Storage

Production homes are designed to photograph well and sell quickly. Storage doesn't photograph. A walk-in pantry doesn't show up in

Designing Study Nooks and Flex Spaces Kids Will Use

Every luxury custom home client of ours with school-age kids asks for a study nook or flex space at some point in the design process.

Luxury Homebuilding Timeline: If You Sign a Contract This Fall, When Do You Move In?

You just signed a contract, or you're about to, and the question on your mind is ‘When do I actually get my keys?’. A production

How Custom Homes Handle Storage

Production homes are designed to photograph well and sell quickly. Storage doesn't photograph. A walk-in pantry doesn't show up in the listing, a deep linen

Inside the Custom Home Pre-Construction Process

Buyers who are new to custom home building often assume that signing a contract with a builder is the starting gun. From that point, they

How to Set a Realistic Custom Home Budget

Most people come into a custom home build with a number in their head. Sometimes it comes from a mortgage pre-approval. Sometimes it's what they've

Designing a Custom Home for Families: How to Plan Around Real Life

If you have kids, you already know that a house has to do more than look good. It has to function under real conditions: school

Designing a Home Office or Library That Actually Works

When people start designing a custom home, the home office or library rarely gets as much attention as the kitchen or primary suite. Those spaces

Primary Suite Design in a Custom Home: What’s Worth It and What Isn’t

If you're planning a custom home and you've started looking at primary suite inspiration online, you've probably already seen it: the cavernous bathroom with the