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Our Top 3 Favorite #PerkPretty Porches

If you’re anything like us, we love decorating porches! Picking out flowers, perusing the aisles for decor, and getting to appreciate your work each time

Home Office Organization

Open concept floor plans, while popular amongst homeowners for flow and entertaining purposes can present challenges for families working and attending virtual school at home.

#LivableLuxury With Pets

Animal lovers are no strangers to messes. From puppies to seniors, dogs and cats alike can put a beating on your flooring. But that doesn’t

Arranging Bookshelves With Shannon Tootle

While many of us are spending significant amounts of time in our homes, that doesn’t mean we can’t be productive! While some home projects can

Landscaping Tips

The custom home building process is a very personal, hands-on project that involves a lot of collaboration. From start to finish, you’re working with the

Bringing the Indoors, Outdoors

The weather is getting warmer, and we’re spending more time than ever in and around our homes. Shannon Tootle is here to give you some

For the 5th Year in a Row, Perkinson Homes Wins Best of Houzz!

The annual Best of Houzz awards recognize the top-rated home pros and designs across the country and around the world. This coveted award recognizes just

Hat Trick for Perkinson Homes!

What an exciting night at the Home Building Association of Richmond’s 2019 Sales & Marketing Council Awards. Perkinson Homes pulled a hat trick winning Best

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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

Luxury Outdoor Living in Virginia: Designing Outdoor Spaces That Actually Get Used

When you build a custom home, you are not just thinking about finishes and floor plans. You are thinking about how you want to live.

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.