THE VIRGINIAN GUIDE · 2026
The places you love.
The people you count on.
Find a table for tonight, a trusted local service, or somewhere new for the weekend. Explore 116 profiles across 112 categories, with practical details and recognition from established local and statewide awards.
Architecture Firm / Glen Allen
Architecture Firm
An architecture practice whose work includes multifamily buildings, mixed-use projects, homes and historic preservation. Its Glen Allen office gives Central Virginia clients a local point of contact for discussing a project and reviewing the firm’s portfolio.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Architecture Firm
Details & contact information →Interior Design Firm / Ashland
Interior Design Firm
An Ashland business combining interiors and home furnishings. Its England Street location offers a starting point for exploring a room refresh; contact the team about design services and current shop offerings.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Interior Design Firm
Details & contact information →Assisted Living Community / Midlothian
Assisted Living Community
A Midlothian senior-living community with assisted-living options. Families can request information about care levels, availability, fees and tours directly from the community when comparing possible living arrangements.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Assisted Living Community
Details & contact information →Home Builder / Mechanicsville
Home Builder
A Mechanicsville-based home builder working in Central Virginia. Prospective buyers can explore communities and floor plans, then discuss available sites, specifications and the building process with the company.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Home Builder
Details & contact information →Home Furnishings Store / Farmville
Home Furnishings Store
A Farmville furniture destination offering furniture, rugs and home accessories. The selection spans multiple styles, making the store useful for comparing room ideas in person rather than shopping from a single design look.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Home Furnishings Store
Details & contact information →Landscape Design / Richmond & Rockville
Landscape Design · Greenhouse and Nursery
Two garden centers combine plants and garden supplies with landscape design, installation and grounds services. The Midlothian and West End locations give shoppers different starting points, while larger projects can begin with a landscaping consultation.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Landscape Design, Greenhouse and Nursery
Details & contact information →Plumbing/HVAC Company / Richmond
Plumbing/HVAC Company
A Richmond-area home-services company handling heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical work. Its service-area pages help homeowners check local coverage, while the team can discuss repairs, replacements and maintenance for a particular property.
Virginia Living, Best of Virginia 2026 — Central Virginia, first place: Plumbing/HVAC Company
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Sep 25, 2026Our directory brings together independently researched profiles and recognition from regional and statewide awards. Each profile links to its source and identifies the original award, year and category. A regional award is not a statewide ranking. Businesses can appear in more than one category. Payment does not determine editorial selections. Check current hours, services and availability directly with each business.
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