About Us Out on the Patio

Here is our Story

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.

The Out on the Patio appointment only showroom was opened in the Spring of 2007. Then at the end of 2011, Katrina took steps to expand the business into a retail location and all the exciting possibilities this has to offer!

Today in 2024, Out on the Patio resides in a 11,000 sf building with a 2500 sf 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 indoor and outdoor furniture for both residential and commercial settings, outdoor accessories, cushion replacements, outdoor and indoor rugs, and umbrellas in both a showroom setting and online store. Katrina and her staff continues to offer clients the one on one interaction during the ordering process at their home or in the showroom. "We strive to bring the best customer service and products that are possible."

Out on the Patio is a member of Lubbock West Texas Home Builders Association and Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. Since 2006, Out on the Patio has had products on display at West Texas Home Builders Association Parade of Homes and Home and Garden Show. Out on the Patio also supports the local universities by providing job opportunities for students in their area of expertise.