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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 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

Shade, Sun, & Sightlines: Designing Outdoor Spaces for Summer Comfort

When most homeowners picture their ideal outdoor living space, they tend to imagine the finished result first. A beautiful covered patio, comfortable lounge seating, a

Designing the Ultimate Luxury Laundry Room in a Custom Home

When most people picture a luxury custom home, their minds go straight to statement kitchens, spa-inspired bathrooms, expansive outdoor living spaces, or beautifully appointed primary

What Luxury Homeowners Wish They Had Included in Their Custom Build

When people begin designing a custom home, the focus is usually on the exciting decisions. Kitchen finishes, statement lighting, the perfect flooring, outdoor entertaining spaces,

Designing a Luxury Custom Home for Summer Entertaining

For families planning a custom home, entertaining often comes up early in the conversation, but what that actually means can vary quite a bit. For

The Materials That Define a Luxury Custom Home

When we talk with clients at Perkinson Homes, this is one of the first areas where expectations start to shift. A true luxury custom home

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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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

Creating Private Spaces in an Open, Luxury Floor Plan

If you love the idea of a bright, open home but still want quiet corners to retreat to, you are not alone. Open floor plans

Spring Home Maintenance: What to Check Before the Season Changes

As winter fades and longer days return to Richmond, Short Pump, and Midlothian, your home shifts into a new season. Spring home maintenance becomes more

Small Luxury Design Choices That Make a Home Feel Premium

Living in Virginia means experiencing every season in full. Summers bring heat and humidity; winters deliver cold mornings and occasional snow; spring introduces moisture and

Designing for All Four Seasons in Virginia: Luxury That Feels Right All Year

Living in Virginia means experiencing every season in full. Summers bring heat and humidity; winters deliver cold mornings and occasional snow; spring introduces moisture and

What Makes a Home Feel Custom Long After the Build Is Complete

The day you move in is exciting. Everything feels new. Clean lines. Fresh finishes. No signs of wear. A truly custom home holds onto that

The Luxury of Open Concept Floor Plans: Balancing Openness and Privacy with Perkinson Homes

Open floor plans have become a defining feature of luxury homes. Homeowners are drawn to the light, the openness, and the way spaces flow together.

Designing a Home That Feels Calm After a Long Day

When we talk about luxury home design trends 2026, we are not talking about fleeting styles or social media aesthetics. We’re talking about long-term decisions.

2026 Luxury Home Design Trends Perkinson Homes Sees Defining Custom Living

When we talk about luxury home design trends 2026, we are not talking about fleeting styles or social media aesthetics. We’re talking about long-term decisions.