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10/27/2025

How to Choose the Right Richmond Luxury Builder for Your Dream Home

Building a new home is a major investment, financially, emotionally, and personally. Whether you're dreaming of a custom estate in Powhatan or a family-friendly new

10/20/2025

From Land to Keys: How to Build a Home on Your Lot

Owning your own piece of land is a big first step, but what comes next? If you’ve purchased property in the Richmond area or are

10/13/2025

Semi Custom vs. Custom Homes in Richmond: Which Is Right for You?

If you’re thinking about building a home in the Richmond, Virginia area, one of the first choices you’ll face is whether to build a semi-custom

10/06/2025

From Dream to Reality: A Step-by-Step Custom Home Building Checklist

Building a custom home is one of the most exciting journeys you’ll ever take. At Perkinson Homes, we’ve guided families across Richmond and Central Virginia

09/18/2025

The Ultimate Guide to Custom Home Construction Costs in Virginia (2025)

At Perkinson Homes, we understand that one of the biggest questions families in Richmond ask when considering a custom build is: “How much does it

09/10/2025

Luxury Custom Homes: Where Elegance Meets Personalization

At Perkinson Homes, we know that luxury isn’t just about square footage or expensive finishes. True luxury is the ability to shape every detail of

09/03/2025

Custom Home Plans: How to Create the Perfect Floor Plan

At Perkinson Homes, we believe your home should tell your story. That story starts with the floor plan. More than just lines on paper, a

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

10/20/2026

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.

10/13/2026

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

02/28/2022

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

10/12/2021

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

03/18/2021

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

02/10/2021

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

01/28/2021

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

11/04/2020

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

08/10/2020

Home Office Organization

Open concept floor plans, while popular amongst homeowners for flow and entertaining purposes can present challenges for families working and attending virtual school at home.

07/09/2020

#LivableLuxury With Pets

Animal lovers are no strangers to messes. From puppies to seniors, dogs and cats alike can put a beating on your flooring. But that doesn’t