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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

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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

Designing the Perfect Home Office: Functionality Meets Style

At Perkinson Homes, we understand that a well-designed home office is more than just a workspace—it’s a place of productivity, focus, and inspiration. Creating a

The Perkinson Legacy: Decades of Craftsmanship

At Perkinson Homes, we believe that building a home isn’t just about creating fancy residences—it’s about crafting exceptional homes where families will make memories for

Buying vs. Building a Custom Home: Which Is Right for You?

At Perkinson Homes, we know that choosing a home is one of the most significant decisions you'll ever make. The journey to finding or creating

Designing the Perfect Open-Concept Floor Plan: A Perkinson Homes Guide

At Perkinson Homes, we understand that your home is more than just a place to live—it reflects your lifestyle, taste, and aspirations. One of the

Top 5 Reasons to Build a Custom Home in Richmond, VA

Richmond, Virginia, is a city that seamlessly blends historical charm with modern amenities, making it an ideal place to call home. If you're considering settling

Embrace Fall with These Perfect Custom Home Features

As the vibrant colors of fall start to emerge and the air takes on a crisp edge, it's the perfect time to consider how your

The Art of Personalization: Tailoring Your Home to Your Lifestyle

At Perkinson Homes, we believe that a house isn't just a place to live; it's a reflection of who you are and how you live.

The Perfect Perkinson Home: After School Edition

When designing a home that caters to both the academic needs and social lives of your children, Perkinson Homes stands out as a premier choice.