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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
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Native Beauty: The Importance of Using Virginia’s Native Plants and Shrubs in Your Landscape

When it comes to landscaping your custom home, choosing the right plants can enhance your property’s natural beauty, support local ecosystems, and simplify maintenance. One
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Spring Cleaning: Refresh Your Custom Home for the Season

As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, there’s no better time to refresh and revitalize your home. Spring cleaning isn’t just about dusting
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Hosting at Your Perkinson Home

One of the greatest joys of owning a custom home is having the perfect space to entertain friends and family. Whether you’re hosting an intimate
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The Evolution of Home Design: How Trends Have Changed Over the Decades

Home design reflects culture, lifestyle, and innovation. Over the decades, architectural styles, layouts, and finishes have transformed to meet homeowners’ evolving needs. From the formal
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The Beauty of Grand Staircases: A Signature Feature in Custom Homes

A grand staircase is more than just a means of moving between floors—it’s a statement piece that defines the elegance and architectural character of a
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Luxury Lighting Design: How to Make a Home Shine

Lighting is one of the most transformative elements in home design. More than just a functional necessity, the right lighting enhances a home’s beauty, creates
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The Science of Color: How Your Home’s Palette Affects Your Mood

Color is one of the most powerful design elements in a home. Beyond aesthetics, the colors you choose for your walls, cabinetry, and décor can
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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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Choosing Your Lot

Building your home is only half of the custom home equation choosing the location and the lot is equally important. So what are some things
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Design Trends for 2020

At Perkinson Homes, we make it our mission to stay ahead of the trends in custom home design. There are many simple floor plan tweaks
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Winter is Coming: Here’s How to Prepare Your Home

With the holidays right around the corner, many are prepping their homes for not only extended family but also the approaching cold weather. Although not
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Your Family’s Dream Outdoor Space

As summer comes to a close and the leaves begin to fall, you may fear your days of outdoor family activities are numbered. Don’t say
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Why Your Next Home, Should be a Custom Home

Having a home to call your own stirs many emotions. The memories you make are something money can’t buy, but do you ever feel like
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