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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

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 plans, still picking exterior materials,

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 is this: the summer you're

Shade, Sun, & Sightlines: Designing Outdoor Spaces for Summer Comfort

When most homeowners picture their ideal outdoor living space, they tend to imagine the finished result first. A beautiful covered patio, comfortable lounge seating, a

Designing the Ultimate Luxury Laundry Room in a Custom Home

When most people picture a luxury custom home, their minds go straight to statement kitchens, spa-inspired bathrooms, expansive outdoor living spaces, or beautifully appointed primary

What Luxury Homeowners Wish They Had Included in Their Custom Build

When people begin designing a custom home, the focus is usually on the exciting decisions. Kitchen finishes, statement lighting, the perfect flooring, outdoor entertaining spaces,

Designing a Luxury Custom Home for Summer Entertaining

For families planning a custom home, entertaining often comes up early in the conversation, but what that actually means can vary quite a bit. For

The Materials That Define a Luxury Custom Home

When we talk with clients at Perkinson Homes, this is one of the first areas where expectations start to shift. A true luxury custom home

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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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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