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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

Elevating Your Entryway: Making a Lasting First Impression

Your home’s entryway is the first glimpse guests have into your personal style and the atmosphere of your space. At Perkinson Homes, we believe your

Maximizing Storage in Your Custom Home: Tips from Perkinson Homes

When building a custom home, one of the most important aspects to consider is how to effectively maximize storage. At Perkinson Homes, we understand that

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How to Read a Lot’s Drainage and Grading

A lot can look flat, green, and perfect on a dry Saturday and still send water toward your foundation the

What to Ask a Custom Builder Before Your Luxury Homebuilding Start Date

Most buyers spend months choosing a floor plan and about an hour deciding what to ask a builder. That's backward.

Choosing Luxury Custom Windows and Insulation Before Virginia’s Winters

You'll look at your windows every day and never see your insulation, yet the two decide how the house feels

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

What Smart Home Tech Is Actually Worth Building In

Decisions about smart home technology for new construction come up earlier than most buyers expect. You're still working through floor plans, still picking exterior materials,

Building a Custom Home in Virginia This Summer: What to Expect

If you're thinking about building a custom home in Virginia this summer, the most useful thing anyone can tell you is this: the summer you're