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What to Expect When Starting a Custom Home This Spring

If you’ve been thinking about starting a custom home, spring is one of the most common times people take the first real step. The weather

Pools, Patios, and Porches: Planning Your Outdoor Space the Right Way

When you build a custom home, you are not just building square footage. You are shaping how you live day to day. Your outdoor space

How to Blend Luxury Indoor and Outdoor Spaces for Spring Entertaining

Luxury indoor and outdoor spaces are designed to feel like one continuous environment. Instead of separating your home from your yard, these spaces connect them.

Our Tips for Selecting Finishes for Your Luxury Custom Build in 2026

If you’ve never built a custom home before, selecting finishes can feel like the most exciting and most overwhelming part. You’re making decisions that will

What Livable Luxury Looks Like for Today’s Homeowners

If you are exploring the idea of building a custom home in Virginia, you have likely come across the phrase livable luxury homes. It sounds

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

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How to Read a Lot’s Drainage and Grading

A lot can look flat, green, and perfect on a dry Saturday and still send water toward your foundation the

What to Ask a Custom Builder Before Your Luxury Homebuilding Start Date

Most buyers spend months choosing a floor plan and about an hour deciding what to ask a builder. That's backward.

Choosing Luxury Custom Windows and Insulation Before Virginia’s Winters

You'll look at your windows every day and never see your insulation, yet the two decide how the house feels

Designing the Perfect Home Office: Functionality Meets Style

At Perkinson Homes, we understand that a well-designed home office is more than just a workspace—it’s a place of productivity, focus, and inspiration. Creating a

The Perkinson Legacy: Decades of Craftsmanship

At Perkinson Homes, we believe that building a home isn’t just about creating fancy residences—it’s about crafting exceptional homes where families will make memories for

Buying vs. Building a Custom Home: Which Is Right for You?

At Perkinson Homes, we know that choosing a home is one of the most significant decisions you'll ever make. The journey to finding or creating

Designing the Perfect Open-Concept Floor Plan: A Perkinson Homes Guide

At Perkinson Homes, we understand that your home is more than just a place to live—it reflects your lifestyle, taste, and aspirations. One of the

Top 5 Reasons to Build a Custom Home in Richmond, VA

Richmond, Virginia, is a city that seamlessly blends historical charm with modern amenities, making it an ideal place to call home. If you're considering settling

Embrace Fall with These Perfect Custom Home Features

As the vibrant colors of fall start to emerge and the air takes on a crisp edge, it's the perfect time to consider how your

The Art of Personalization: Tailoring Your Home to Your Lifestyle

At Perkinson Homes, we believe that a house isn't just a place to live; it's a reflection of who you are and how you live.

The Perfect Perkinson Home: After School Edition

When designing a home that caters to both the academic needs and social lives of your children, Perkinson Homes stands out as a premier choice.