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Home Style

When it comes to style, creating the perfect look that reflects individual preferences and tastes is an art. These local experts specialize in crafting an environment that is truly unique. Whether it’s a beautiful Italian leather sofa, state-of-the-art appliances, breathtaking and functional window coverings or a transformed outdoor space—you can count on these industry pros to elevate the style meter in your home.

Aldik Home

Style up your outdoor space with a gorgeous new patio furniture set from Aldik Home, featuring a stunning selection of outdoor furniture. Meticulously crafted from premium materials using both age-old building methods and state-of-the-art finishing processes, the furniture will last for years to come. Aldik Home’s array of stylish and sophisticated patio furniture is also the most comfortable outdoor furniture on the market (the Majorca Collection is our favorite!). Lucky for you, the best selection of patio furniture in the country is nearby at Aldik Home in Van Nuys. Check out the beautiful options in person while you wander through one of LA’s most beautiful stores. There’s no place like Aldik Home!

7651 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys

818.988.5970 | AldikHome.com 

Cat In a Hammock

Style is where effortless living, function and beauty come together. Like wearing a stylish dress and feeling amazing in it—it fits perfectly, the colors suit the skin tone, it’s elegant and shows off just enough form without being overbearing; it’s sophisticated, it’s astonishing and enchanting. With these style principles in mind, we rethink outdoor living spaces for our clients. Like a stylish dress, our clients “wear” their homes and feel amazing in them.

We want our clients’ homes to look elegant, timeless and beautiful and speak quality. We do that by creating a unique design that suits the lifestyle of our clients and their home. We guide the client in selecting finishing materials that will be an expression of the story they’re trying to tell with that property; it can be a Mediterranean villa, an English cottage, a French Riviera, an American midcentury modern getaway—whatever they’ve always wanted to have in their life and family. California has an array of home architecture to play with. With a good style and reimagining, the property can go from ordinary to stunning and something the clients love and enjoy every day.

From pergolas, swimming pools and spas, to outdoor kitchens, pavers and masonry, landscaping and lighting, Cat In a Hammock can thoughtfully design and build a backyard that enhances your family’s lifestyle. Cat In a Hammock is a design and build construction company located in Thousand Oaks and is committed to creating spaces that are beautiful, functional and long-lasting. Call 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.

275 E Hillcrest Drive, Suite 160-237, Thousand Oaks

805.263.4200 | CatInAHammock.co

Cat ‘N Twiggs

From Hippie Goddess Military Tent Travel Bags to Busy Bees Eco Dryer Balls, Cat ‘N Twiggs Boutique in Westlake Village offers stylish gifts to delight unique personalities of all ages. Owner Cathy Blumel draws on her love and passion for cooking, travel, photography, hosting and celebrating with friends and family to populate the store with unique gifts, small batch merchandise and handmade items. She aims to promote sustainable brands and independent artists as often as possible. Cathy’s selection of curated items make finding the perfect vintage or modern gift for anyone and any occasion an experience to enjoy.

1125 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village

818.825.2721 | CatNTwiggs.com

Cellar Masters

Stylish custom-built wine cellars grace homes and businesses throughout the Greater Southern California Area, thanks to Cellar Masters, specializing in the design, construction and installation of climate-controlled wine cellars and wine storage solutions for more than 30 years. 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.

2088-A Anchor Court, Newbury Park

805.375.5040 | CellarMastersInc.com

Fabio & Co. Italia

At Fabio & Co. Italia, style equals beautiful, comfortable and 100% made in Italy furniture. Italy is known around the world as the creator of the most sophisticated, most elegant and most colorful style–it’s all about beauty. Top-of-the-line quality hides combined with the skill of Italian designers result in the highest quality furniture and style. Visit their luxurious, state-of-the-art showroom in Agoura Hills to experience firsthand the gorgeous and comfortable leather sofas, chairs, sectionals, recliners, ottomans, dining tables and bedroom furnishings. Customers can be assured that nothing comes to the showroom unless it is beautiful and comfortable!

Drawing on their extensive experience in the leather industry and custom interior design, Owners Yana and Fabio take pride in offering luxurious, stylish and comfortable home furnishings at affordable prices. Working directly with manufacturers cuts out the middleman, so clients receive a high-end luxury product at an affordable price.

Choose from 350 colors of leather, six different grains ranging from top grain leather hides to full grain leather hides to order custom furniture—made from scratch by hand for a truly unique and one-of-a-kind piece—or select one from their extensive inventory of elegant choices for same-day delivery.

28205 Canwood Street, Agoura Hills

818.735.8000 | FabioandCo.com.

Skyline Window Coverings

Style is more than a “look.” It’s a deep understanding of one's own unique likes and dislikes, needs and preferences, blended with the aesthetics of form and function.

For some, style is developed by environment and experiences. The way we interpret style comes down to our desire for authentic connections with the spaces we’re in and the experiences clients have with the product. From the sleek profile of a designer roller shade to the soft folds of a vignette roman shade; the ability to morph and shape a room with light and shadow is exclusive to each person.

Skyline designers help bring style to clients' homes by working with them to say “I love the organic look of a woven shade, but I need room darkening function. How can I achieve both?” It can definitely be overwhelming to choose window coverings even if you’re 100% dialed in on what your personal taste is. Having that professional next to you who can point out subtle differences in fabric drape, finishes and use cases is one of the best ways to get exactly what you need out of your shades.

Recently, we’ve seen homeowners trending toward the pillars of contemporary design. This directly translates to how they bring window treatments into their spaces. When we work with clients, we help bridge the gap between what the vision for the space is and how shades, blinds, or drapery fit into that narrative. Each designer brings with them a very strong understanding of industry style along with the product knowledge to make clients feel comfortable with their choices.

Creating an oasis with color, hidden detailing, and a strong bend towards functional design is what we strive for each time we’re working with a client. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned veteran years into your style journey, the ability to craft a compelling storyline in a space and infuse it with your own personality is something we love seeing come together. Skyline Window Coverings’ collaborative window treatment showroom located in the heart of Westlake Village is designed to provide the most innovative features, fabrics and operating systems from Hunter Douglas. Offering the full collection of Hunter Douglas shades, shutters, blinds and draperies, Skyline Window Coverings is “an experience center—a place for clients to feel inspired, to envision custom window treatments in their own homes.” Showcasing today’s most popular features, the showroom provides a hands-on approach to choosing custom window treatments. See and touch the fabrics and experience each and every type of operating system. The showroom includes Smart Shades, intentionally placed so you can play with all of the innovative features and gadgets offered with today’s automated shades. 

31133 Via Colinas, Westlake Village

SkylineWindowCoverings.com

The Sofa Guy

Personalized service coupled with exceptional style have earned high marks for The Sofa Guy for 2 decades in Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village. Evolving from a small family owned business with custom sofas into a local interior design team, The Sofa Guy helps clients furnish their homes to reflect their unique personalities.

At their Thousand Oaks showroom, beautiful pieces from their various vendors and custom upholstery are displayed for customers to see and feel—and even borrow and bring home. The old-fashioned house call is one of The Sofa Guy’s most popular services, guaranteeing that any piece we make will actually fit the space, as well as coordinate colors, understanding clients’ personal style and often leads to helping clients complete the design of their space with rugs, coffee or end tables, lamps, artwork… offered through their TSG Interior Design program.

Create custom sofas, sectionals, chairs, ottomans, beds and more at The Sofa Guy, where Owners Paul and Holly Trent aim 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.

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, Luxor Outdoor Kitchen Products, Kamado Joe Ceramic Grills, The Outdoor Plus Fire Pits, Infratech Heaters, 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.

104 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks

805.496.6660 | ThousandOaksFireside.com

WDC Kitchen & Bath Center

No longer can a living area or space be considered “in style” based solely on luxury or price. Style is subjective and defined by an individual's experience. An individual’s style is something that simply makes one feel warmth and comfort.

WDC gets inspiration through its partnerships and network of interior designers, contractors, and last but certainly not least, its customers. Their direct relationship with product manufacturers allows WDC to be well-informed of all the latest styles, trends and product features available in the kitchen and bath industry—not just styles and features of today, but those that will be available in years to come. WDC’s five interactive showrooms are frequently updated using current fashion trends and styles designed by local artisans and interior designers. When customers walk through the kitchenettes and bathroom vignettes, they view the products in a lifestyle setting, which inevitably sparks their own creativity. Professional staff will then guide them to the products that fit their own individual style and comfort.

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.

30621 Canwood Street, Agoura Hills

818.991.8846 | WDCAppliances.com