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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

Winter-Proofing a Luxury Home Without Sacrificing Style

Winter in Virginia asks more of your home. Cold snaps. Damp air. Freeze-thaw cycles that stress materials. If you own a luxury home, or you

Can You Build a Custom Home on Your Lot in Richmond? Absolutely, Here’s How

If you own land in the Richmond area, you might be asking a simple question. Can you actually build a custom home on your own

Designing Your Dream Home with a Richmond Builder: Where to Start

Designing a custom home is exciting, but most people aren’t sure where to start. You may have a few ideas saved on your phone, or

Touring Luxury Model Homes in Richmond? Here’s What to Look For

Richmond luxury model homes are fully styled, builder-designed homes created to show you what a luxury home can feel like when every detail is intentional,

What Sets Richmond Luxury Home Builders Apart in 2025

Richmond continues to grow, and so does the demand for homes that feel personal, comfortable, and well built. Many families want more than a standard

How Virginia Luxury Homeowners Benefit from Energy Efficient Design

Energy performance is one of the biggest requests we hear from clients across Central Virginia. You want comfort, clean air, lower monthly costs, and a

How to Bring Homes to Life with Luxury Home Design Choices

Luxury home design is about more than high-end finishes or impressive square footage. It’s about creating a home that feels like you. A space that

Build on Your Lot Homes: How Richmond Builders Make It Easy

When you start dreaming about your forever home, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is who builds it. Choosing a local RVA luxury home