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Local Favorites to Design, Decorate & Detail Your Pad

Whether you’re looking for the perfect paving stone or patio furniture or wanting to create a new living space from scratch, these local pros deliver top quality services and products you’ll rave about for years to come. Contact them today to take the first step in a fun and enjoyable journey to tackling any project, big or small—checking off that to-do list has never been easier!

Aldik Home

If you’re looking for the best patio furniture in Southern California, then look no further than 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. Lucky for you, the best selection of Summer Classics in the country is nearby at Aldik Home in Van Nuys.

Whether you’re looking for the natural beauty of teak, the smooth lines of wrought aluminum, or the durability and style of resin wicker, Summer Classics has it all in spades. Not only is this furniture stylish and sophisticated, it is the most comfortable outdoor furniture you will find on the market. Surround yourself in comfort in a Majorca Lounge Chair or sink into the luxurious pillows of the stunning Montecito collection. There’s nothing like this on the market.

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

818.988.7651 | AldikHome.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

Cat in a Hammock

Cat in a Hammock was established with a passion for creating beautiful, timeless and long-lasting outdoor living spaces. They noticed that homeowners were struggling to find reliable contractors who could create their whole outdoor living space. Most outdoor living contractors focus on only one trade: masonry, plants and irrigation, pools or pergolas. It leaves the homeowner managing different contractors to achieve their dream backyard or front entrance. The homeowner would have to not only run their life, family and work, but also coordinate multiple contractors who usually don’t communicate with each other and step on each other’s toes. Very few contractors are a one-stop-shop type company. It takes time to thoughtfully design an outdoor living space to fit the lifestyle of each family, select materials that complement the architecture of the home, think through all the details of construction, manage the installation and create a comprehensive outdoor living space.

Cat in a Hammock, Inc. not only provides a design and build construction solution, they also do their designs in 3D. This allows clients to see exactly what their outdoor living space will look and feel like even before they break ground. 

Cat in a Hammock, Inc. is a family-run business. CEO Kristina V. Jones is certified by Interlocking Concrete Paving Institute and brings a depth of knowledge from her experience as a lead designer and masonry expert. Director and Design Engineer, Allen Jones, is a hands-on engineer who helps design and build dream backyards with thoughtful precision. If it can be imagined, it can be built.

Cat in a Hammock

805.263.4200 | CatInAHammock.com

The Drapery Guy

The Drapery Guy is a one-stop shop for all your window covering needs. Their Hunter Douglas Gallery showroom is the only one of its kind in the Conejo Valley. They are one of 600 Hunter Douglas Galleries located throughout the U.S. Their Gallery showcases Duettes, Sihouettes, Vignettes, Pirouettes, Roller shades and Shutters. All of their products are available with voice automation and the ability to be operated remotely. They are also known for custom draperies, valances, Roman shades, bedding and upholstery. Their showroom is filled with fabrics, trims, iron hardware and numerous drapery displays. Call 818.707.8500 for a free in-home consultation with a design specialist or drop by their showroom anytime from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the week or from 12 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. They are located across from the Four Seasons in Westlake Village.

The Drapery Guy

31133 Via Colinas #101 Westlake Village

818.707.8500 | TheDraperyGuy.net

Eileen Gould Design and Construction

What sets Eileen Gould Design and Construction apart is that they are not only Certified Interior Designers, they are also Licensed General Contractors. What that means is they can take a job from planning, to shopping and designing, to drawing computer aided design plans and pulling permits. They supply all the needed materials and the crew to complete any project. It could be a tenant improvement situation, a kitchen and bath remodel, a room addition or furnishing and window treatments. Eileen Gould’s talented staff not only designs but oversees all projects to make sure they run smoothly on time and in budget.

They also retrofit homes for seniors, handicapped and the disabled. They are very experienced in ADA bathrooms and kitchens as well as expanding doorways and hallways to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers.

Their goal is to create beautiful, sustainable and safe timeless spaces. Their territory is anywhere from Santa Barbara to Pasadena and beyond. Contact them for a free consultation today!

Eileen Gould Design & Construction

818.706.8825 | EileenGouldDesignandConstruction.com

Fitmax iPool

Fitmax iPools are award-winning portable exercise therapy pools no larger than an SUV. The Fitmax iPool only requires two people 1 to 2 hours to assemble and is easy to maintain. Enjoy all the benefits of a private heated swimming pool for less than a tenth of the cost. Perfect for rehabilitation and aquatic therapy and for those who want to swim all year round. Based locally, Fitmax Inc. introduces low-cost alternatives for people seeking the low-impact, high energy exercise that swimming provides. Check out their website for a wide range of highly innovative aquatic exercise products.

Fitmax Inc, 2221 N Madera Rd Simi Valley CA 93065 

866.337.7766 | FitmaxiPool.com 

Interior Design Group

Interior Design Group is a full-service interior design boutique-studio located in Westlake Village, specializing in residential and commercial design. From digital design plans and color palette consultation (interior/exterior) to new wall-covering selections, finished drapery, custom and bespoke furniture, couture and contract textiles, fine art, custom rugs and specialty lighting, to complete design/build projects. They are passionate about incorporating technology and functionality to all their created spaces—from chef’s kitchens and powder room facelifts to complete repurposing of space, and executive offices or conference rooms to ADA compliant public restrooms, eateries lobbies and lounges, they can do it all! 

Interior Design Group

3625 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Studio 182, Westlake Village

805.428.8294 | JDiamondInteriors.com

Mulholland Brand 

Mulholland Brand understands that customers want products requiring little to no maintenance. To fulfill that need, the company manufactures a wide variety of gates, fencing and railing, all in corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy. To further minimize maintenance requirements and add to their beauty, Mulholland Brand's products are either anodized or powder-coated. Anodizing and powder-coating are similar processes. Each adhere a protective and beautifying finish to aluminum electrostatically, resulting in a much more durable protective surface than paint. Anodizing creates a durable reflective surface to the railing, giving them a stainless-steel appearance. Powder-coating provides architects, designers and homeowners with a full spectrum of beautiful color choices in gates and fencing. Mulholland Brand manufactures their products in their own factory, in Canoga Park, in Southern California. Since 1994, they've designed, manufactured and installed thousands of gates in the U.S. and throughout the world.

Mulholland Brand

818.740.5745 | MulhollandBrand.com

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

Thousand Oaks Fireside is a far cry from your traditional “mom-and-pop” fireplace retail store. Thousand Oaks Fireside and Design features modern displays of new, efficient gas fireplaces, dynamic and useful retrofit options for existing fireplaces and dazzling electric fireplaces by featured brands, including Dimplex, Heat and Glo, Heatilator, Twin Eagles/Delta Heat Grills, Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, Luxor Outdoor Kitchen Products, Komado Joe ceramic cookers, Infratech, SunPak, The Outdoor Plus, Prism Hardscapes and more. They also display and sell 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 indoor and backyard options.

Thousand Oaks Fireside

104 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks
805.496.6660 | ThousandOaksFireside.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

Zerorez Southern Ca. Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

For quality results when cleaning carpets, upholstery, rugs and more, you can count on Zerorez to get it done right. Using its exclusive patented Powered Water™ process, Zerozez cleans carpets so they stay clean longer and dry faster. Powered Water™ is water that has been softened and electrolyzed with Zerozez’s patented EO Water System (U.S. Patent 6,638,364). Powered Water™ cleans like soap without any chemical additives, so soap residue that attracts soil is not left behind after the cleaning. ZEROREZ® is the only company in the carpet cleaning industry authorized to use this amazing, patented process! Make an appointment to try it today.

Zerorez Southern Ca. Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning

680 Flinn Ave, Suite 31, Moorpark

805.356.3311 | ZerorezSocal.com

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  • Angelus Block
  • The Sofa Guy
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  • Eileen Gould
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  • The Drapery Guy
  • Interior Design Group