The best home & garden pros in Rochester

Family-owned Suite Seat refurbishes premium ergonomic chairs from Steelcase, Herman Miller, Knoll, and Haworth, plus sit-to-stand desks, so you get high-performance seating without the sticker shock.

From the Rochester newsletter, September 19, 2026

Workplace Interiors is a Rochester Top 100, full-service crew helping local orgs design smarter workplaces, with Haworth options, quick-ship solutions, and a rotating lineup of gently used desks, seating, and storage. It’s the place to call when hybrid work meets messy reality and your space needs to finally cooperate.

From the Rochester newsletter, September 11, 2026

If your home office, team space, or hybrid setup needs to pull its weight, Sedgwick Business Interiors pairs top brands like Herman Miller, Knoll, and HAY with smart design and installation. Their Rochester showroom in NOTA shows off cozy coves, hives, and plazas you can steal for your own buildout.

From the Rochester newsletter, September 25, 2026

Stem is a cozy plant shop specializing in houseplants, plus locally made jewelry, soaps, and goods. When your place needs a little green refresh, this spot makes it easy to find a new leafy roommate and a thoughtful something local for yourself or that neighbor you actually like.

From the Rochester newsletter, September 16, 2026

Whether you're reconfiguring a few workstations or planning a full floor, Genesee Office Interiors pairs contract furnishings and architectural products with design, project management, and full-service installation.

From the Brighton newsletter, September 3, 2026

Hardware store stocking household tools, garden supplies, home decor & more.

Whether you're patching winter-weary lawns or plotting a backyard jungle, Clover Lawn and Landscape keeps it simple with trees, shrubs, lawn supplies, mulch, topsoil and healthy plants that actually thrive here. Swing by when the yard starts judging you... they’ve got the goods to make it behave.

From the Rochester newsletter, September 22, 2026

If your Brighton place needs more soul than shiplap, Ambiance Design Gallery brings full-service, Rochester-rooted design with Mary Jo Quatela-Celona guiding everything from space planning to smart shades.

From the Irondequoit newsletter, September 10, 2026

VIP Furniture is that spot when your couch has given up and the dining chairs squeak in protest. Sectionals, living room sets, sturdy dining tables, cozy bedroom sets, kids’ rooms, mattresses, even outdoor and home accents, all in one place so your whole Rochester home levels up this week.

From the Rochester newsletter, August 6, 2026

Rochester Appliance keeps your kitchen and laundry humming with a deep lineup of new and used fridges, washers, dryers and more, plus the parts counter and repair know-how you need when something sputters. Worth a stop this week if your gear's due for an upgrade or a fix.

From the Rochester newsletter, August 8, 2026

AXOM HOME brings together contemporary furniture, home decor, and gifts shaped by mid-century and Scandinavian influences, with a fresh, functional feel. Browse for a single standout piece or get help pulling a room together with the shop’s interior design services.

From the Rochester newsletter, November 5, 2026

High-end chain with stylish & traditional furniture & home accessories, plus design services.

VIP Furniture keeps it simple with quality, brand-name pieces for every room, plus comfy mattresses when your back finally taps out. If your living room feels tired, this is the low-drama way to refresh the whole vibe this week, and yes, your naps will immediately improve.

From the Rochester newsletter, August 11, 2026

This week, Markson's Furniture & Mattress is your spot for sofa test sits, La-Z-Boy recliners, bedroom sets, dining upgrades, and mattresses from plush to firm with adjustable bases. Customize upholstery in performance fabrics, browse Ashley favorites, and snag rugs and lamps so everything finally ties together.

From the Rochester newsletter, October 22, 2026

Markson's Furniture & Mattress has the big stuff, sofas, sectionals, recliners, bedroom and dining, plus the details like rugs, lamps and wall art, all under one local roof.

From the Monroe County newsletter, October 29, 2026