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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.

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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 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 point in the design process.

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 get my keys?’. A production

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 the listing, a deep linen

Inside the Custom Home Pre-Construction Process

Buyers who are new to custom home building often assume that signing a contract with a builder is the starting gun. From that point, they

How to Set a Realistic Custom Home Budget

Most people come into a custom home build with a number in their head. Sometimes it comes from a mortgage pre-approval. Sometimes it's what they've

Designing a Custom Home for Families: How to Plan Around Real Life

If you have kids, you already know that a house has to do more than look good. It has to function under real conditions: school

Designing a Home Office or Library That Actually Works

When people start designing a custom home, the home office or library rarely gets as much attention as the kitchen or primary suite. Those spaces

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: the cavernous bathroom with the