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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 point in the design process.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: the cavernous bathroom with the
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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
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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
Read More

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
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Illuminating Spaces: Harnessing Natural Light in Home Design

At Perkinson Homes, we’re no strangers to the profound impact that natural light can have on the ambiance and functionality of a living space. It's
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Luxury Custom Home Features: Living Rooms

Welcome back to our blog series dedicated to exploring the various elements of a Perkinson Homes luxury custom home. Today, we're delving into one of
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Building Dream Homes for Pet Lovers: Crafting Pet-Friendly Paradises

At Perkinson Homes, we’ve had the pleasure of working with countless families, and one thing's for sure – pets are not just animals; they're cherished
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The Value of Interior Designers

As a custom home builder, we understand the profound impact that every detail has on the outcome of a project. From the initial blueprint to
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Perkinson Homes Awarded Best of Houzz 2024

Perkinson Homes of Midlothian, Virginia has won a “Best of Houzz award for Design” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design, including
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Luxury Custom Home Features: Kitchens

In the eyes of many, the kitchen is the home's heartbeat. It's where culinary creations come to life, where families gather to share meals, and
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Construction Loans: What Options Do Clients Have?

Before we dive into the specific types of construction loans, let's clarify what a construction loan is and how it differs from a traditional mortgage.
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Luxury Custom Home Features: Backyard & Outdoor Spaces

As a custom home builder, Perkinson Homes understands the allure of a well-designed outdoor oasis. Your backyard isn't just an extension of your home; it's
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