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Let’s Talk About Pools!

Concrete? Fiberglass? Vinyl liner? Clients often ask us which type of pool is best. The short answer is—it depends on your needs and budget. In
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Trending Now: Wallpaper

Go big or go home. Who doesn’t admire wallpaper that makes a statement? We sat down for a few minutes with interior designer Shannon Tootle
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Cooking Hacks With Local Celebrity Chef Mike Ledesma

We were lucky enough to sit down for a few minutes with Perch’s Executive Chef, Mike Ledesma in hopes of learning some top secret tricks
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Interior Rail Systems

Ten years ago in Richmond, similar wooden interior balusters were installed in most of the new homes we built. This was one selection where clients
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It’s All In The Materials

The custom home building process is full of excitement! As a client, you get the opportunity to make hands-on decisions about which materials are the
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Creating Outdoor Spaces with CREATIVEscapes

Perkinson Homes is in the business of making your dream home a reality. But not just the house itself, the space as a whole. While
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Most Loved Floor Plans of 2020

Choosing the perfect floor plan to suit you and your family’s lifestyle is one of the most exciting parts of working with a custom home
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Interior Design Tips With Shannon Tootle

A new year signifies many things, but it’s also a great time to refresh your home decor. After putting your holiday decorations away, brighten up
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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