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Love Your Home! Industry Pros Create Signature Style

Whether buying a new home, updating appliances, creating a dream backyard, or designing and decorating a room or entire house, you can count on these industry experts to provide the highest quality service and skills to enhance your living space and reflect your unique style.

Aldik Home

If you’re ready to re-imagine your outdoor space with a gorgeous new patio furniture set, make sure you check out Aldik Home’s stunning selection of Summer Classics outdoor furniture. The line is meticulously crafted from premium materials using both age-old building methods and state-of-the-art finishing processes to ensure the furniture will last for years to come.

While other manufacturers, such as Brown Jordan or Restoration Hardware, may be more well-known, they do not come close to the craftsmanship and durability of Summer Classics. Not only is this furniture stylish and sophisticated, but you simply will not find more comfortable outdoor furniture (the Majorca Collection is our favorite!). Lucky for you, the best selection of Summer Classics in the country is nearby at Aldik Home in Van Nuys. Experience the Summer Classics difference in person while you wander through one of LA’s most beautiful stores. There’s no place like Aldik Home.

Aldik Home, 7651 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys

818.988.5970 | AldikHome.com 

Rosemary Allison Real Estate 

When it comes to buying and selling real estate, Rosemary Allison opens the door to your dream home. One of the nation’s Top 250 Producing Agents, Rosemary strives to create lifetime relationships with her clients by putting their needs first. Her extensive experience and expertise in Ventura County’s housing market have established Rosemary as the go-to realtor for generations of families looking to buy or sell a home.

Specializing in residential real estate throughout Ventura County, including Westlake Village, Agoura, Oak Park, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Wood Ranch, Camarillo and Oxnard, as well as Ventura Beach areas, North Ranch, Lake Sherwood and Santa Rosa Valley, Rosemary masterfully unites sellers of the finest homes with quality buyers from across the globe. She brings each of her exclusive listings to a global audience with discretion, taste and visionary marketing. If you are thinking about selling your home, Rosemary can give you advice on improvements that will highlight your home's strengths, downplay its weakness and appeal to the greatest possible pool of prospective buyers. 

Rosemary Allison Real Estate, Director of Estates, Coldwell Banker Realty #00545184

 805.479.7653 | RosemaryAllison@aol.com 

CallRosemary.com

Angelus Paving Stones

Beautify any outdoor area with Angelus Paving Stones, an industry favorite since 1946 for concrete paving stones and decorative retaining wall blocks for municipal, commercial and residential projects. The family owned business’ dedication to quality and service has fueled the company’s growth for the past 70+ years, catapulting it to become the largest dry cast concrete manufacturing capacity facility in California. Servicing, selling and distributing to contractors and dealer networks throughout Southern California, Angelus stocks a wide range of products, including the popular Paseo and Pavilion large format pavers for patio and pool decks, as well as plank-style Aqualina and Timberline pavers. 

Many customers find the wood plank look and the low maintenance and longevity of concrete pavers to be a winning combination. The low-maintenance, long-lasting high quality of concrete pavers make them an even more attractive hardscape enhancement. Homeowners are often surprised to learn that a properly installed concrete paver driveway can last 30 years or more and offers an additional advantage of seamless repair in case underground utilities need to be accessed. Repairing or replacing an underground sewer line or water main in many cases involves simply removing and resetting the pavers over newly compacted base and bedding sand, saving homeowners considerable time and money.

Angelus Paving Stones, 4575 E Vineyard Ave, Oxnard

805.485.1137 | AngelusPavingStones.com & AngelusBlock.com

 

The Beautiful Painting Co.

Artist Stephanie Dianne creates one-of-a-kind custom wall treatments using decorative painting techniques like faux wood and marble, Venetian plaster, concrete plaster, limewash and other artistic applications. Whether it's a boutique café in Santa Barbara, a wine tasting room or a private residence, The Beautiful Painting Co. incorporates the elegance of antique wall treatments and fine art to create unique and magical interiors that express each client’s style. Contact them today to discuss how transforming your space with colors and textures can make your place more inviting by adding atmosphere and personality into your tranquil oasis with just a stroke of a brush.

The Beautiful Painting Co.

310.309.9469 | TheBeautifulPainting.co


Cal CustomScapes

Cal CustomScapes creates one-of-a-kind architecturally inspired outdoor accents to match every client’s distinctive home and style. From hardscapes and planters to intricate fire pits, beautiful water features, grill enclosures and LED accent lighting, Cal CustomScapes takes pride in crafting quality, unique projects that perfectly enhance and complement any environment. Each project draws inspiration from various artistic and architectural styles, including Spanish Colonial Revival, Art Deco, the Arts and Crafts movement and Modernism. 

Contact Cal CustomScapes today to start designing your unique vision for hardscapes, waterscapes, fire pits and more.

Cal CustomScapes, Instagram @calcustomscapes

818.369.9500 | info@calcustomscapes.com

 

Cat in a Hammock

Fall in love with your home all over again, appreciate what nature has to offer, enjoy entertaining outside and let Cat in a Hammock create that environment in your outdoor living space. From pools, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, pavers and masonry work, landscaping and lighting, Cat in a Hammock can skillfully design and build a backyard that enhances your family’s lifestyle. Cat in a Hammock is a construction design and build company located in Thousand Oaks committed to creating spaces that are beautiful, functional and long-lasting. Call the professional designers at Cat in a Hammock today to schedule your free onsite design consultation and let them craft the space that you will love. Then receive a competitively priced estimate and get ready to transform your outdoor living space into something you have always dreamed of.

Cat in a Hammock, 275 E Hillcrest Drive, Suite 160-237, Thousand Oaks

805.263.4200 | CatInAHammock.com

Cellar Masters

For more than 30 years Cellar Masters has been creating custom-built wine cellars and features in homes and businesses throughout the Greater Southern California Area, specializing in the design, construction and installation of climate-controlled wine cellars and wine storage solutions. Owner Scott Berry takes pride in designing unique wine cellars for those who share a passion for wine, to safely store and showcase their wine—be it 100 bottles or 10,000 bottle collections. 

Understanding the proper handling, storage and organization of wine ensures the perfect design and construction of every cellar. Cellar Masters’ popular offerings include traditional wine cellars made from the finest quality woods and cut to precision as well as sleek and elegant contemporary wine cellars designed with frameless glass, acrylic and stainless steel. Cellar Masters also creates wine features based on the latest modern trends for storing and displaying wine within your living space.

Cellar Masters, 2088-A Anchor Court, Newbury Park

805.375.5040 | CellarMastersInc.com

C Newland Designs

Intuitive designer Candice Newland serves as your personal designer, working with clients to create one-of-a-kind interior spaces that reflect their lifestyle with function and flair. Approaching each design project as a creative process, Newland takes pride in helping clients identify their unique needs and create their ultimate living spaces. Marrying design and art, C Newland Designs serves the Southern California area, offering a full range of services, including design consult, furniture and accessories, custom window coverings, installation and remodeling. Candice and her team provide personalized service aimed to transform your environment and achieve a perfect balance between inspiration and tranquility in your home.

C Newland Designs | 805.460.4161 & 310.809.4498

CNewlandDesigns.com

The Drapery Guy

For quality drapes, blinds, valences and roman shades for the home, The Drapery Guy is your go-to locale. From Hunter Douglas duettes, silhouettes, pirouettes or vignettes for redecorating to blind repair, The Drapery Guy offers the knowledge and expertise customers appreciate. Their extraordinary selection of custom blinds, drapes and shades, as well as bedding and faux iron at reasonable prices make them an area favorite. The friendly, professional expert staff is happy to answer questions and help customers select the best products for their needs—they even offer home design services for a full-service experience.

The Drapery Guy, 31133 Via Colinas #101, Westlake Village

818.707.8500 | The DraperyGuy.net

Exclusive Auto Shop

Many of us are familiar with tinting our car windows, but did you know that tinting windows in your home can result in energy savings year round? While the U.S. Department of Energy reports that 30% of all energy used to heat and cool homes goes out the window, the innovative 3M™ Thinsulate™ Climate Control Window Film insulates windows from the weather. Employing heat-reflecting technology to keep you warmer in the winter and sun-blocking technology to keep you cooler in the summer, the virtually invisible 3M™ Thinsulate™ window film improves the insulation value of a typical single pane window to that of a double pane window and a double pane window to a triple pane window, all while still allowing plenty of light into your home. As a designated 3M pro shop, Exclusive Auto Shop in Westlake Village makes house calls too, transforming regular windows into energy-efficient windows, which translates to year-round savings for you. Contact them for a free quote today.

Exclusive Auto Shop, 755 Lakefield Rd, Unit I, Westlake Village

805.917.2036 | info@exclusiveautoshop.com

ExclusiveAutoShop.com

The Folding Door Store

From your imagination to installation, The Folding Door Store can make your dream home a reality. With over 30 years of construction experience, Owner Brad Kinder and his team of design consultants believe quality is paramount. Door selection may seem relatively straightforward, but the details of construction and function can be the difference between a subpar and stellar user experience. This insight inspired Kinder, a builder and general contractor, to start a company and set to work. “I travelled all over the country, met with owners, toured manufacturing facilities and brought only the best folding and sliding doors back to the showroom.” The result was more than eight brands offering a range of prices and styles from which to choose. The Folding Door Store is the best choice to help you seamlessly bring the beauty of the outdoors into your home.

The Folding Door Store, 1340 Reynolds Ave., Suite 117, Irvine

949.333.3711 | TheFoldingDoorStore.com

 

Housing Trust Fund Ventura County

Housing Trust Fund Ventura County’s “Everyone Deserves A Home” program aims to provide access to affordable living options for everyone in the community. Since 2008, the nonprofit has worked toward the goal of helping fund the generation of affordable housing in Ventura County. Through its innovative Impact Investing program, Housing Trust Fund Ventura County raises lending capital for its Everyone Deserves a Home Revolving Loan Fund in an effort to offset the high cost of developing housing in the area. Impact Investing provides a financial return to the investor along with constructive outcomes used to solve today’s challenges.

Housing Trust Fund Ventura County

HousingTrustFundVC.org

The Sofa Guy

“Inspire, design, build,” invites The Sofa Guy, a family-owned design firm and furniture store where clients can create custom sofas, sectionals, chairs, ottomans, beds and more. With the mission to provide a long-lasting, extraordinary experience in a warm, friendly and knowledgeable environment, The Sofa Guy collaborates with clients to create custom furniture and provide design consultations, including fabric selection, spacing and style design. Find couture fabrics for custom pillows, bedding and draperies; reupholster furniture and cushions; and shop a wide selection of rugs, lighting and accessories at The Sofa Guy.

The Sofa Guy, 2520 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks

805.497.3222 | TheSofaGuy.com

Thousand Oaks Fireside

A far cry from the traditional “mom-and-pop” fireplace hearth stores, Thousand Oaks Fireside features modern displays of efficient gas fireplaces, dynamic and useful retrofit options for existing fireplaces and dazzling electric fireplaces by featured brands, including Heat and Glo, Heatilator, Twin Eagles/Delta Heat Grills, Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, Luxor Outdoor Kitchen Products, Kamado Joe Ceramic Grills, The Outdoor Plus Fire Pits, Infratech, SunPak and more. The locale also sells stone and wood mantels, custom-built outdoor kitchen islands complete with the latest grilling equipment, pizza ovens, outdoor heating solutions, fire pits and an extensive selection of mailbox options. Visit their showroom for inspiring backyard options.

Thousand Oaks Fireside, 104 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks

805.496.6660 | ThousandOaksFireside.com

Timeless Custom Window Coverings

Armed with a vast array of knowledge and expertise, industry experts at Timeless Custom Window Coverings guide clients through a full-service experience of choosing the perfect window coverings for their unique space. Offering an extensive line of Hunter Douglas Products and lift systems, including in-home motorization, company specialists offer FREE in-home consultations to provide clients with multiple choices in shutters, shades and blinds to suit your unique window covering needs. Expert designers help clients find the balance of color, texture, privacy and light, while experienced installers and motorization specialists put your mind at ease by providing superior customer service. Most products can be integrated with current smart systems and the American-made, handcrafted premium shutters are both timeless and energy efficient. Timeless Custom Window Coverings makes your lifestyle their primary focus, and their team of industry experts can provide you with a harmonious balance to meet your expectations. Schedule a free consultation today!

Timeless Custom Window Coverings

800.515.9461 | TimelessCustomWindowCoverings.com

 

WDC Kitchen & Bath Center

When shopping for quality appliances, visit WDC Kitchen & Bath Center for the best prices, quality and expert, friendly staff. With five luxurious showrooms, the family-owned WDC Kitchen & Bath Center carries all types of major appliances—kitchen and bath, outdoor barbecues, plumbing fixtures and fittings and even mattresses—in a wide range of brands and prices, from entry level to luxury.

Customers will find WDC’s experienced, knowledgeable staff trained by manufacturer professionals helpful in answering questions and guiding them through the buying process. WDC’s Look & Learn consultations provide an overview of different brands, covering the latest innovations and various price ranges and models. Consultants assist customers to examine their lifestyle for the years to come to ensure their selections are well-suited for the long term. WDC also hosts informational cooking demonstrations, so customers can see the appliances in action and discuss the various benefits and features with manufacturers. Add their price match guarantee to their wide selection and superior customer service, and WDC Kitchen & Bath Center earns high marks as a premier appliance locale.

WDC Kitchen & Bath Center, 30621 Canwood Street, Agoura Hills

818.991.8846 | WDCAppliances.com

Additional showrooms in Moorpark, Oxnard, Santa Barbara & Torrance

  • Cat in a Hammock
  • The Folding Door Store
  • Aldik Home
  • C Newland Designs
  • Cal CustomScapes
  • Timeless Custom Window Coverings
  • Housing Trust Fund Ventura County
  • WDC Kitchen & Bath Center
  • Angelus Paving Stones
  • The Beautiful Painting Co.
  • Thousand Oaks Fireside
  • Cellar Masters
  • The Sofa Guy
  • The Drapery Guy
  • Rosemary Allison Real Estate
  • Exclusive Auto Shop