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Thousand Oaks Fireside and Design:

Celebrating 10 Years in the Conejo Valley

For 10 years and counting, residents from Ventura, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties have turned to Thousand Oaks Fireside and Design for their custom outdoor grilling and fireplace needs.

Specializing in mid- to high-end gas, electric and wood fireplaces; built-in and stand-alone barbecues; custom barbecue islands; pre-cast stone mantels and surrounds; gas fire pits, accessories and a full line of mailboxes, Thousand Oaks Fireside and Design takes pride in helping customers create their ideal backyard setting for gathering family and friends.

“For as little as $1,249, a client can install a backyard gas fire pit…. and just in time for the holidays,” says Tom Malinowski, store manager.

A visit to their Thousand Oaks full-service showroom provides inspiration for the many possibilities of creating an outdoor gathering space, including a full array of stone and wood mantels, enviable custom-built outdoor kitchen islands containing the latest grilling equipment available, pizza ovens, outdoor heating solutions, fire pits and an entire room dedicated to mailbox options. “Outside” in the barbecue annex awaits an inspiring simulated backyard grass area, a sky mural on the ceiling and a tropical mural backdrop. 

“It’s our job to present all the possibilities and advantages of our product lines and inform the client of how to achieve the desired outcome with regard to fireplace and hearth design and outdoor living spaces,” Malinowski says. “Our primary goal is to inspire people and show them the value of what we provide, which is not only a new fireplace, barbecue or mantel, but a lifestyle.”

Changing Demand

With the increasing demand for safe and efficient electric and gas-burning units, Thousand Oaks Fireside and Design stocks the latest the industry has to offer set in an exquisite showroom designed to excite and tantalize.

Serving retail customers as well as commercial accounts, including contractors, interior designers, architects and home builders across the county, Thousand Oaks Fireside and Design’s knowledgeable, helpful staff aim to impress. 

“Design professionals and contractors love the fact that they can just send their client into the showroom, and we will take care of their needs and then work with their contractor/builder to achieve the desired outcome,” Malinowski says.

For modern displays of efficient gas fireplaces, dynamic and useful retrofit options for existing fireplaces and dazzling electric fireplaces that can be placed nearly anywhere, visit Thousand Oaks Fireside and Design. Their stylish and unique collection of beautiful gas, wood and electric fireplaces are thoughtfully designed and expertly crafted by leading manufacturers across the globe, including Heat and Glo, Heatilator, Twin Eagles/Delta Heat Grills, Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, Luxor Outdoor Kitchen Products, Design Specialties custom fireplace doors, Infratech, SunPak, The Outdoor Plus and more.

“Our goal is to successfully create an experience and atmosphere that will ensure that we have a customer for life,” adds Malinowski.

Get inspired at Thousand Oaks Fireside and Design at 104 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, in Thousand Oaks, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact them at 805.496.6660 or visit ThousandOaksFireside.com.