Best of TimesOC: Home and Garden

Your winners, and favorites, for 2019’s Best of TimesOC home and garden choices.

Best Flooring/Carpets

Winner: Belmont Carpets
1310 State College Blvd., Anaheim 92806

Belmont Carpets & Wood Flooring, Inc., has one of the largest showrooms in Orange County. We are very focused on hard surface flooring, which includes, hardwood, LVP, LVT, WPC, SPC, porcelain tile, stone and carpet. Exciting new products look and feel like hardwood while being very consumer friendly. We have our own installation crews that have been with us for many years and do not subcontract out, therefore you only deal with us. Let us make your remodeling dreams come true! 714.533.8513

Favorite: Flooring Kitchen and Bath Design
25626 Crown Valley Pkwy. Ste. B9, Ladera Ranch 92694

We are a one-stop, complete home remodeling center in business for over 30 years. We use our own installers and are fully bonded and insured. We offer a huge selection of name-brand products. Call us for a free estimate! fkbdesign.com I 949.481.6100

Favorite: Pacific Kitchen Bath & Flooring
25571 Marguerite Pkwy. #1D, Mission Viejo 92692

Pacific Kitchen Bath & Flooring is a family owned and operated home remodeling company with two showrooms in Mission Viejo and Huntington Beach. We believe that any home should be taken care of as a sacred sanctuary. pacifickitchenbathflooring.com I 949.455.1900

Best Furniture Store

Winner: Ashley Homestore
Multiple locations

For more than 70 years, we’ve set out to prove furniture can be made a better way. We design and craft timeless styles that are comfortable and livable. For our guests, living the American Dream is as affordable as it is priceless. ashleyfurniture.com

Favorite: Daniels Home Center
255 S. Euclid St., Anaheim 92802

When we first opened in 1991, the mission was simple: Provide quality products at an affordable price, and be one of the first furniture companies to provide financing. We’re not just family owned, we are family. danielshomecenter.com I 714.999.1285

Favorite: The Find Consignments & The Find Consignments Etc.
1714 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa 92627; 1646 Superior Ave., Costa Mesa 92627

Opening my shop was a dream since middle school. I wanted to offer gently used furniture and accessories and give them a home where they can be appreciated. Our new location offers 14,000 sq. feet of quality furnishings. thefindconsignments.com I 949.650.3464, 949.873.5207

Favorite: Terra Outdoor Living
18228 Euclid St., Fountain Valley 92708

Exclusively designed modern outdoor furniture at Terra: We design innovative furniture collections that blend quality, simplicity and beauty to help you transform your outdoors. Come experience Terra, the best in outdoor living. terraoutdoor.com I 657.900.2062

Best Garden Center

Winner: Roger’s Gardens
2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Corona del Mar 92625

Roger’s Gardens is a destination garden, home and landscape design center offering creative solutions for outdoor and indoor living. Our outdoor environment inspires its visitors with beautiful foliage, flowering plants, seasonal herbs and vegetables, designer fountains, pottery, outdoor furniture and accessories. Roger’s believes that beautiful living environments are about a celebration of nature, sustainability, and emotional and physical health. rogersgardens.com I 949.640.5800

Favorite: Armstrong Garden Centers
Multiple locations

Armstrong Garden Centers has been a Southern California institution for over 100 years and is famous for growing its own product and offering customers “gardening without guesswork.” armstronggarden.com

Favorite: Blue Hills Nursery & Gift Shop
16440 Whittier Blvd., Whittier 90603

In the 1930s, Frank Nakamura’s family grew flowers commercially for the L.A. Flower District. The section of La Mirada where the flowers were farmed was known as Blue Hills. Hence, the name was taken from where his family used to farm their flowers. bluehills.com I 562.947.2013

Favorite: Green Thumb Nursery, Lake Forest
23782 Bridger Rd., Lake Forest 92630

Green Thumb Nursery’s Lake Forest store, a five-plus acre, family-owned nursery, features a vast inventory of plants including roses, fruit trees, citrus, succulents and more: indoor houseplants, a water-wise section and a large pond plants section. bluehills.com I 949.837.3040

Best Heating/Air

Winner: Associated Heating & Air
1320 N. Hancock St., Anaheim 92807

At Associated Heating & Air, we are dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction with every install, service call and maintenance visit. Serving Orange County since 1990, we strive to go above and beyond, guaranteeing peace of mind as we take care of your home or business comfort. associatedheatingandair.com I 714.777.8833

Favorite: NexGen Air
700 N. Valley St. Unit K, Anaheim 92801

We’re the next generation of home comfort. With the hard work and dedication from our team of expert HVAC technicians, our professional customer service team, our effective managers and our visionary leadership from our president, Ismael Valdez, we can say we’re the No. 1 HVAC company in Southern California. nexgenairandheat.com I 714.702.1981

Favorite: Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning
3150 E. Birch St., Brea 92821

Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning specializes in maintenance, repair, indoor air quality and installations of all brands of heating and air conditioning systems. Service Champions services residential homeowners in all of OC, and parts of L.A., San Bernardino and Riverside counties. servicechampions.com I 714.777.7777

Best Kitchen/Bath

Winner: Cabinet Factories Outlet
1141 W. Katella Ave., Orange 92867

Cabinet Factories Outlet has been helping people for over 20 years, providing quality cabinets from major manufacturers. From award-winning designers to offer suggestions and to listen to your desires, to choices from dozens of showroom displays, this is quality service. Endless choices in woods, colors and doors and availability in two to three weeks at most makes Cabinet Factories Outlet the “Best Choice for Remodelers.” cabinetoutlet.com I 714.538.9100

Favorite: Builders Surplus Kitchen & Bath Cabinets
1800 E. Dyer Rd., Santa Ana 92705

For 48 years, we have provided quality materials, service and advice. Our range of cabinets, countertops and bathroom vanities are verified for utmost quality by our expert staff, and priced to work comfortably within your budget. builderssurplus.net I 949.502.0040

Favorite: Pacific Kitchen Bath & Flooring
25571 Marguerite Pkwy. #1D, Mission Viejo 92692

Pacific Kitchen Bath & Flooring is a family owned and operated home remodeling company with two showrooms in Mission Viejo and Huntington Beach. We believe that any home should be taken care of as a sacred sanctuary. pacifickitchenbathflooring.com I 949.455.1900

Favorite: Reborn Cabinets
2981 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim 92806

Reborn Cabinets was founded in 1983 with a $300 table saw and a 1,200 sq. foot office. Today, Reborn is still completely family owned, operated and thriving! reborncabinets.com I 888.273.2676

Best Mattress Store

Winner: Custom Comfort Mattress

Eight Southern California locations

We believe there is no “one size fits all” for mattresses. We take pride in crafting the ideal bed for your lifestyle, body, and budget. All hand-crafted production takes place in our local City of Orange factory. We use natural materials and build long-lasting, double-sided mattresses that are supportive, comfortable, and healthy for you and your family. We sell direct to our customers, allowing us to offer high-quality mattresses at the best value. customcomfortmattress.com I 800.851.2122

Favorite: Macy’s

Multiple locations

Macy’s, the venerable American department store, offers modern mattresses in every style from all the top brands. macys.com

Favorite: Newport Bedding Company

1526 Newport Blvd,, Costa Mesa 92627

Newport Bedding sells high-quality, American-made beds in Costa Mesa. Our customers are consistently amazed by how much a quality mattress contributes to their daily quality of life. Newport Bedding has been making handcrafted, all-American beds since 1978. newportbedding.com I 714.774.4183

Favorite: Orange County Mattress
1600 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa 92627

At Orange County Mattress we are committed to providing each customer that is looking for a comfortable night’s sleep with a great experience of quality, value and selection at a price that fits your budget. ocmattress.com I 949.515.9796

Best Outdoor Living

Winner: Roger’s Gardens
2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Corona del Mar 92625

Roger’s Gardens features the finest selection of patio furnishings available to help you create the perfect outdoor living space. We offer our own exclusive lines of furniture ready for delivery anywhere in Orange County, as well as designer collections available by special order. Everything you will need to turn your patio into an outdoor oasis. Shop online for select colorations and styles or visit us in our newly remodeled outdoor space for even more choices. rogersgardens.com I 949.640.5800

Favorite: Summerset Superstore
1591 Sunland Ln., Costa Mesa 92626

Summerset Superstore is OC’s largest outdoor living showroom and highest-rated overall experience with a 5-star online reviews. We build BBQ islands and fire pits! You dream it – we build it! From BBQs, BBQ islands, firepits, spas, patio furniture, heaters, accessries and more! Come on in, we’re open seven days a week. summersetsuperstore.com I 714.966.9026

Favorite: Terra Outdoor Living
18228 Euclid St., Fountain Valley 92708

Exclusively designed modern outdoor furniture at Terra: We design innovative furniture collections that blend quality, simplicity and beauty to help you transform your outdoors into a sanctuary to relax, gather and live well every day. Come experience Terra – the best in outdoor living. terraoutdoor.com I 657.900.2062

Best Pest Control

Winner: Rodents Stop
7647 Hayvenhurst Ave. #43, Van Nuys 91406

Rodents Stop is a family owned business specializing in the permanent eradication of rats and mice. Through the remediation and prevention techniques we use, along with the Rodents Stop pheromone neutralizing spray, we’re able to provide every client with a lifetime guarantee! Our goal is to leave every home free of rodents and free of the health hazards they leave behind! rodentsstop.com I 818.583.7287

Favorite: Orkin Pest & Termite Control
238 Fischer Ave., Costa Mesa 92626

Orkin has more than 100 years of experience in pest control services and are leaders in the industry, specializing in protection against common pests, including termites, rodents and insects. In addition to pest control, the company also offers integrated plans to help protect the whole home. orkin.com I 657.358.0993

Best Plumbing

Winner: Mr. Rooter: Malcolm Plumbing
Multiple locations

Courtesy may not be the first thing people think of when it comes to plumbing, but it’s one of the most important tools we carry. From the water heater to the sewer line, our team solves your plumbing issues the most effective way. Voted two years in a row as best plumber in OC, we do things right and take care of our customers. mrrooter1.com I 714.635.7473, 626.813.4325

Favorite: C&R Drains Inc.
1525 Macarthur Blvd. #11, Costa Mesa 92626

Our courteous staff has offered outstanding plumbing services in the Orange County area for many years by focusing on our top priority of exceeding expectations and extending affordable, high-qualify, and professional services. candrdrains.com I 714.641.1545, 949.646.0622

Favorite: Nexgen Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing
700 N. Valley St. Unit K, Anaheim 92801

From our team of expert technicians, our professional customer service team, our effective managers and our visionary leadership from our president, Ismael Valdez, we can say we’re the No. 1 HVAC company in Southern California. nexgenairandheat.com I 714.702.1981

Favorite: Ritz Plumbing
2031 E. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim 92806

If they’re not dealt with properly, plumbing problems can bring the bustling life of Anaheim to a screeching halt. That’s why we’ve been in the business of being a plumber Anaheim can count on to keep plumbing under control. ritzplumbing.com/anaheim I 888.861.2674

Best Solar Power

Winner: Solar City
Multiple locations

Our solar panels are low-profile and durable — quietly converting sunlight to energy for decades to come. Integrated hardware and simple design achieve this by securing the panels close to your roof and to each other for a minimal aesthetic. solarcity.com

Favorite: SolarMax Technology, Inc.
3080 12th St., Riverside 92507

SolarMax Technology is the leading California installer with over 12,000 residential and commercial projects completed. SolarMax offers solar systems with battery backup and LED lighting options. SMX premium quality solar panels are designed and manufactured in the USA. solarmaxtech.com I 951.300.0788

Favorite: Solatube Home
630 S. Grand Ave. Ste. 113, Santa Ana 92705

We’re experts in Solatube Skylights, skylight replacement, quiet whole house,, solar attic and garage fans. Our customers love that we provide same-day installations. We provide honest, fast, reliable and affordable service, and we’ve installed over 100,000 units in the past 25 years. solatubehome.com I 714.735.4441

Favorite: SunPower
825 N. Shepard St., Anaheim 92806

Since 1985, SunPower has led global solar innovation. SunPower solar panels consistently deliver more energy and peace of mind with the highest performing solar power systems available. sunpower.us

Best Windows/Doors

Winner: California Replacement Windows and Doors
11247 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley 92708

California Replacement is a premier window and door contractor that has served Orange County, Riverside and the South Bay for over 25 years. We are proud to have over 100,000 satisfied customers and plan to continue our friendly, no-pressure sales approach for many more years. calreplacement.com I 714.754.4400

Favorite: Pacific Kitchen Bath & Flooring
25571 Marguerite Pkwy. #1D, Mission Viejo 92692

Pacific Kitchen Bath & Flooring is a family owned and operated home remodeling company with two showrooms in Mission Viejo and Huntington Beach. We believe that any home should be taken care of as a sacred sanctuary. pacifickitchenbathflooring.com I 949.455.1900