About Us
In
Spring 2006, owner Katrina Kohnle was faced with a career dilemma. She
was a busy Dermatology sales representative and a mother of 3. Her sales
territory was expanding -" I was already spending close to 70 hours a
month in a car and the thought of doubling that was overwhelming." Add
to that a husband who also has a large sales territory. We had discussed
through the years that we would love to own our own business. We even
made it thorough a vigorous franchise application. We just weren't sure
that a franchise was the route we wanted to take. I wanted to create a
niche market!"
In the Summer of
2006, Out on the Patio was started as an outdoor design company.
Katrina's background includes 8 years of Career and Technology education
(teaching interior design, consumer skills)plus the 10 years as a
pharmaceutical rep (Sales, Marketing, customer relations and
management). These skills plus life experience of building a house made
for a solid starting ground to build a business. "Initially I thought I
would help people purchase items for completing their backyard projects
through design vendors in the metroplex and online. I found out quickly
people wanted to sit in the higher end outdoor furniture and nobody in
the area sold it." Katrina started to add lines of outdoor furniture and
accessories but wanted to keep the "By-appointment only" business
model, in order to maintain the highest quality of specialized customer
service.
Today in 2020, Out on the Patio resides in a 11,000 sf building with a 2500sf outside display area. This space provides ample display space for all types of vignettes. Out on the Patio has added many new and exciting products from the best manufacturers. Our services including outdoor furniture for both residential and commercial settings, outdoor accessories, cushion replacements, outdoor rugs in both a showroom setting and online store. Katrina continues to offer clients the one on one interaction during the ordering process at their home or in the showroom and is on site for the deliveries. "We strive to bring the best customer service and products that are possible."