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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

Designing for the Firefly Hours: Custom Lighting Ideas for Virginia Evenings

There’s something magical about a Virginia evening. The air cools, the sky glows with soft pastels, and—if you’re lucky—the flicker of fireflies signals that summer

Staying Cool with Smart Home Design

When Virginia’s summer heat hits full stride, your home shouldn’t feel like a sauna. Great architecture doesn’t just look good—it works hard to keep you

How to Create the Perfect Garden at Your Perkinson Home

There’s something incredibly satisfying about stepping outside into your own private garden—whether you’re harvesting fresh herbs for dinner, admiring colorful blooms, or simply enjoying the

Celebrate in Style: Throwing Summer Parties in Your Perkinson Home

Summer is the season of celebration—graduations, birthdays, cookouts, and family reunions fill the calendar with moments worth gathering for. And when you live in a

Breathe Easy: How Perkinson Homes Improve Indoor Air Quality and Reduces Allergens

When we think about creating a healthy and comfortable home, we often focus on the big things—space, layout, natural light. But one of the most

How to Support Virginia Pollinators in Your Perkinson Homes Landscape

Pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and even certain beetles play a vital role in our ecosystems—and in the beauty and productivity of our gardens. In

How and When to Open Your Pool for the Season

There’s nothing quite like that first splash of the season. Whether your pool is the centerpiece of backyard parties or your go-to spot for peaceful

Seasonal Linens: When to Switch, How to Care for Them, and Why It Matters

One of the simplest yet effective ways to refresh your home with the changing seasons is by updating your linens. From bedding to window treatments