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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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Winter-Proofing a Luxury Home Without Sacrificing Style

Winter in Virginia asks more of your home. Cold snaps. Damp air. Freeze-thaw cycles that stress materials. If you own a luxury home, or you
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Can You Build a Custom Home on Your Lot in Richmond? Absolutely, Here’s How

If you own land in the Richmond area, you might be asking a simple question. Can you actually build a custom home on your own
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Designing Your Dream Home with a Richmond Builder: Where to Start

Designing a custom home is exciting, but most people aren’t sure where to start. You may have a few ideas saved on your phone, or
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Touring Luxury Model Homes in Richmond? Here’s What to Look For

Richmond luxury model homes are fully styled, builder-designed homes created to show you what a luxury home can feel like when every detail is intentional,
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What Sets Richmond Luxury Home Builders Apart in 2025

Richmond continues to grow, and so does the demand for homes that feel personal, comfortable, and well built. Many families want more than a standard
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How Virginia Luxury Homeowners Benefit from Energy Efficient Design

Energy performance is one of the biggest requests we hear from clients across Central Virginia. You want comfort, clean air, lower monthly costs, and a
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How to Bring Homes to Life with Luxury Home Design Choices

Luxury home design is about more than high-end finishes or impressive square footage. It’s about creating a home that feels like you. A space that
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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:
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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
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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
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Let’s Talk About Pools!

Concrete? Fiberglass? Vinyl liner? Clients often ask us which type of pool is best. The short answer is—it depends on your needs and budget. In
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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