R･Home Readers’ Favorites 2026

Share your favorite local shops and service providers for all things home in our annual Readers’ Favorites survey!

THE RULES: This ballot may not be used with any in-store promotion. Any perceived attempts at ballot stuffing will cause those entries to be disqualified. One ballot per person. All responses are confidential. Ballot is not valid unless you include your full name and email address. Participation implies permission to contact. Ballots must have 10 answers filled out and must be submitted by Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at 5 p.m.

No purchase necessary. Results will appear in the March-April 2026 issue of R•Home magazine.

Vote in at least 10 categories for a chance to win our Great Gift Box, stuffed with samples and discounts from local businesses (a $250+ value), plus a free subscription to R•Home magazine (bundled with Richmond magazine and Richmond Bride).

PLEASE NOTE: All choices must be Richmond- or Virginia-based companies or locally owned franchises.

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* 1. Please provide your contact information:

Full Name:

Email Address:

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* 2. Please subscribe me to the following Richmond magazine newsletters:

River City Roundup (diversions and events, Monday)

Editor's First Look (sneak peeks and other can't-miss stories, alternate Wednesdays)

R•Home From the Editor (home tours and decor, alternate Wednesdays)

Food News (updates from the local dining community, Thursday)

Sunday Story

Great Getaways (sponsored content)

BUILDING & MATERIALS

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* 3. Countertops

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* 4. Custom Cabinet Maker

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* 5. Doors, Windows and Glass

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* 6. Fireplace

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* 7. Lumber and Millwork

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* 8. Appliance Retailer

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* 9. Bathroom Fixtures

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* 10. Flooring Store

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* 11. Hardware Store

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* 12. Paint Store

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* 13. Tile Store

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* 14. Architectural Salvage

FURNITURE

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* 15. Custom Furniture Maker

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* 16. New Furniture (all styles)

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* 17. Traditional Furniture Store

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* 18. Modern Furniture Store

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* 19. New Midcentury-style Furniture Store

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* 20. Vintage Midcentury Furniture Shop

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* 21. European Furniture

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* 22. Exotic Furniture

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* 23. Consignment Furniture

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* 24. Worth-the-Trip Furniture Store

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* 25. Upholstery Service

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* 26. Furniture Repair/Refinishing

HOME DECOR

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* 27. Antique and Vintage Shops

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* 28. Art Gallery

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* 29. Bed Linens

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* 30. Carpets and Area Rugs

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* 31. Chairish Shop (locally based)

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* 32. Etsy Shop (locally based)

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* 33. Embroidery Shop

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* 34. Fabric and Wallpaper Store

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* 35. Frame Shop

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* 36. Home Accessories

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* 37. Light Fixtures and Lamps

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* 38. Window Treatment Fabricator

MOVING, CLEANING & ORGANIZING

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* 39. Home Organizer

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* 40. Estate Sale Specialists/Auction House

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* 41. Real Estate Agent

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* 42. Mover

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* 43. House Cleaning Service

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* 44. "Green" House Cleaning Service

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* 45. Carpet and Rug Cleaning

OUTDOOR

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* 46. Outdoor Furniture

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* 47. Hardscape Designer and Installer

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* 48. Landscape Designer

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* 49. Landscape/Lawn Maintenance

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* 50. Tree Care

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* 51. Greenhouse/Plant Shop

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* 52. Garden Tools and Supplies

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* 53. Outdoor Lighting Designers/Installers

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* 54. Swimming Pool Designer and Installer

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* 55. Spa/Hot Tub Retailer

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* 56. Deck Builder

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* 57. Mason

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* 58. Fence Builder

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* 59. Ironworks for Residential Projects

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* 60. Power Washing

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* 61. Window Washer

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* 62. Gutter Cleaning

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* 63. Driveway Repair

SERVICES & REPAIRS

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* 64. Architect, Single-family Homes

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* 65. New Home Builders/Developers

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* 66. General Contractor

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* 67. Interior Decorator/Designer

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* 68. Kitchen & Bath Designer

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* 69. Closet Designer/Installer

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* 70. Home Media Sales/Installation

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* 71. Security Systems Providers

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* 72. Air Conditioning/Heating Contractor

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* 73. Basement Waterproofing

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* 74. Carpenter or Handyman

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* 75. Drywall Contractor

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* 76. Electrician

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* 77. Flooring Installer/Refinisher

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* 78. Insulation Contractor

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* 79. House Painter

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* 80. Decorative Painter

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* 81. Pest Control Service

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* 82. Plumber

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* 83. Roofer

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* 84. Wallpaper Installer

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* 85. Appliance Repair Services

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* 86. Chimney Sweeps/Repair

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* 87. Clock Repair

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* 88. Lamp and Light Fixture Repair