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Seasonal Home Maintenance: Summer Edition

Owning a custom home comes with a unique set of responsibilities, especially regarding routine maintenance. Each season brings challenges and tasks crucial to keeping your
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Choosing the Right Custom Home Builder

Choosing the right custom home builder is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of your dream home project. For residents of central

The Vital Role of an Architect in the Custom Home Building Process

Building a custom home is an exciting journey. Still, it's also a complex one that requires the expertise of various professionals to ensure the final

Elevate Your Living Experience: Exploring Custom Home Features Beyond the Ordinary

Homeownership exists in a world beyond conventional living spaces—a world where imagination meets innovation and luxury intertwines with leisure. Beyond traditional bedrooms, kitchens, and living

Embracing Versatility: The Rise of Multi-functional Spaces in Modern Home Design

In an era where versatility is a high priority, and our lifestyles are evolving at a rapid pace, the desire for homes that can adapt

Embrace the Great Outdoors: Perfect Areas in Custom Homes for Summer Fun

As the sun graces us with its warm embrace and the days grow longer, it’s time to shift our focus to savoring all the great

Mastering the Craft: Unveiling the Art of Custom Cabinetry

As a seasoned custom home builder, the Perkinson Homes team appreciates cabinetry’s indispensable role in shaping a space’s aesthetics, functionality, and overall ambiance. Custom cabinetry,

Looking Ahead: Designing for Multigenerational Living

Perkinson Homes understands that family dynamics are constantly evolving. With the rise of multigenerational living, where multiple generations live under one roof, it’s essential to

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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:

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

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

Mudrooms That Work for Busy Households

When a mudroom is designed properly, it becomes the control center of the home. It is where kids drop backpacks, where shoes stop before tracking

The Rise of Wellness Features in Luxury Homes

If you’re planning a custom home right now, you’ve probably noticed that the conversation has started to shift. A few years ago, most homeowners were

What Impacts the Cost of a Luxury Custom Home?

If you’re thinking about building, you’ve probably already asked the question: what really drives the cost of a luxury custom home? You’ll hear a wide

What to Expect When Starting a Custom Home This Spring

If you’ve been thinking about starting a custom home, spring is one of the most common times people take the first real step. The weather

Pools, Patios, and Porches: Planning Your Outdoor Space the Right Way

When you build a custom home, you are not just building square footage. You are shaping how you live day to day. Your outdoor space

How to Blend Luxury Indoor and Outdoor Spaces for Spring Entertaining

Luxury indoor and outdoor spaces are designed to feel like one continuous environment. Instead of separating your home from your yard, these spaces connect them.

Our Tips for Selecting Finishes for Your Luxury Custom Build in 2026

If you’ve never built a custom home before, selecting finishes can feel like the most exciting and most overwhelming part. You’re making decisions that will

What Livable Luxury Looks Like for Today’s Homeowners

If you are exploring the idea of building a custom home in Virginia, you have likely come across the phrase livable luxury homes. It sounds