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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.