The Collective Outdoors

What The Collective Outdoors does

The Collective Outdoors (TCO) is a privately held, design-build outdoor living company headquartered at a 10,000+ sq. ft. showroom in Fort Worth, Texas, serving homeowners, builders, and interior designers across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The company offers an integrated portfolio that combines design services, custom construction, and curated retail product sales, allowing customers to source end-to-end outdoor projects from a single vendor rather than coordinating separate designers, contractors, and retailers. Its core offerings include outdoor kitchens and built-in grills, premium outdoor furniture, fire features and heating, lighting and audio systems, pergolas and shade structures, patios and concrete, decks and walkways, retaining walls and drainage, custom stone work, sport courts and putting greens, and motorized shade systems, with pricing delivered on a project-specific, quote-based basis after a free on-site consultation.

The business was formed from the merger of Panther City Arbor & Patio and TCO Design Build, consolidating the design and construction sides of the outdoor living process under one brand. The team is small (approximately six people, including the owner Dustin, a project manager, an office and operations coordinator, and store staff) and operates with an in-house build team handling concept design, material selection, permitting, and full construction. Revenue is generated through one-time project-based design-build contracts, retail product sales from the showroom (which can be purchased independently of a full build), outdoor consultation services, and an affiliate financing arrangement with LYON Financial.

Distribution is regional and showroom-anchored: customers visit the Fort Worth showroom or receive on-site consultations, and the company also partners with outside architects, builders, and designers as a channel for sourcing premium outdoor products. Underlying technology is operational rather than product-focused, with JobTread deployed for project management, daily logs, documents, change orders, and e-signatures, and a curated set of premium brand partnerships (Lynx, Twin Eagles, Sonos, Polywood, Sunset West, Infratech, Dekton, Big Ass Fans, and others) supplying the product mix. The company is owner-operated, founder-led, and carries no disclosed institutional capital or external funding.

Name

The Collective Outdoors

Legal name

The Collective Outdoors

Website

https://thecollectiveoutdoors.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Collective Outdoors is a Fort Worth-based design-build firm that designs, constructs, and furnishes custom outdoor living spaces, including kitchens, pergolas, patios, and premium furniture, for residential homeowners, builders, and interior designers across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Living Design and Construction

NAICS

Home Centers (444110), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Kitchens & Built-In BBQ Construction (HSAPALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patio Construction (Pavers, Concrete & Stone) (HSAPALAB), Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces (HSAIACAG), Sunrooms, Screen Rooms & Enclosures (HSAPALAF), Outdoor Living Structures Retail (Sheds, Gazebos, Pergolas, Greenhouses) (CRAIAIAG)

Keywords

• Outdoor living design
• Custom outdoor kitchens
• Patio construction services
• Outdoor furniture retail
• Landscape design build

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Design and Build Services: End-to-end outdoor living space design and construction including concept design, material selection, permitting, and full construction through in-house build team. Revenue is project-based, one-time per build.
2. Product Sales (Furniture, Appliances, Accessories): Retail sales of premium outdoor furniture, grills, outdoor kitchen appliances, fire features, lighting, audio systems, and accessories through the Fort Worth showroom. Customers can purchase items with or without full build services.
3. Outdoor Consultations: On-site or in-showroom design consultations to help homeowners and professionals plan outdoor spaces. May include site evaluation, material exploration, and initial layout planning.
4. Financing Partnership Revenue: Partnered with LYON Financial to offer financing options for projects, providing lowest rates and longest terms in the industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Collective Outdoors designs, builds, and furnishes custom outdoor living spaces for homeowners in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Services span concept design, material selection, permitting, and full in-house construction of outdoor kitchens, pergolas, patios, decks, fire features, lighting, audio, and retaining walls. The company also retails premium outdoor furniture, grills, and accessories through its 10,000+ sq. ft. Fort Worth showroom, with financing available via LYON Financial.

Product overview

The Collective Outdoors (TCO) is a design-build outdoor living company serving the Fort Worth, TX area. The company offers an integrated portfolio combining design services, custom construction, and curated product offerings. Core products include outdoor kitchens and built-in grills, premium outdoor furniture, fire features and heating, lighting and audio systems, and custom structures (pergolas, shade structures, decks, patios, retaining walls, stone work). Additional offerings include sport courts, putting greens, and motorized shade systems. Services encompass design consultations, full project management from permits through construction, and a 10,000+ sq. ft. showroom experience. The company operates as a single-source provider handling concept design through final installation, eliminating handoffs between design, build, and furnishing teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outdoor Kitchens & Built-in Grills Custom outdoor kitchen design and construction featuring built-in gas grills, smokers, side burners, pizza ovens, custom cabinetry, countertops, sinks, and refrigeration. Full-service offering from design through installation for homeowners in the DFW Metroplex.
• Premium Outdoor Furniture Curated selection of luxury outdoor furniture including lounge seating, sectionals, dining sets, bar furniture, daybeds, chaises, and sun loungers. Commercial-grade durability with residential style, sourced from brands such as Sunset West, Polywood, Woodard, Ledge Lounger, and TUUCI.
• Fire & Outdoor Heating Fire features and heating solutions including linear fire features, built-in and freestanding fire tables, outdoor fireplaces, overhead patio heaters, and wall or post-mounted low-profile heaters from providers such as The Outdoor Plus, Prism Hardscapes, Infratech, and Bromic.
• Lighting & Audio Integrated outdoor lighting and audio systems including landscape lighting, pendant and sconce lighting, recessed fixtures, smart lighting controls, outdoor speakers, subwoofers, and multi-zone sound systems from Sonos and Coastal Source.
• Pergolas & Shade Structures Custom shade solutions including pergolas, pavilions, solid patio covers, decorative steel or wood accents, integrated lighting and fans, and motorized shade panels or curtains.
• Patio & Concrete Patio design and installation services including stamped and stained concrete patios, poured walkways, pool decks, decorative scoring and finishes, drainage and elevation planning.
• Decks & Walkways Deck and walkway construction featuring wood and composite decks, elevated patio transitions, garden walkways, step systems, and integrated lighting and railing options.
• Retaining Walls & Drainage Structural and decorative landscape solutions including structural retaining walls, decorative landscape walls, integrated drainage systems, French drains, channel drains, and water management planning.
• Custom Stone Work Custom stone features including stone accent walls, outdoor fireplaces, kitchen stone surrounds, pillars, entry features, custom stone seating and borders.
• Sport Courts & Putting Greens Recreation features including backyard putting greens, multi-sport courts, basketball and pickleball courts, custom turf installations, and practice zones.
• Motorized Shades Motorized shade systems including retractable shade screens, motorized patio enclosures, privacy screens, weather-resistant fabrics, with smart home and remote integration.
• Custom Structure Builds Custom outdoor structure design and construction including pergolas, pavilions, accent walls, privacy screens, water features, fire elements, integrated lighting, heating, and audio systems.
• Outdoor Consultations Design consultation services including on-site or in-showroom consultations, property walkthroughs, site evaluations, material and style exploration, and initial layout planning for homeowners and trade professionals.
• Fort Worth Showroom Experience 10,000+ sq. ft. showroom featuring full-scale outdoor kitchen displays, working grills, premium furniture displays, fire features, lighting and audio demos, and design consultation support. Open to homeowners, designers, and builders Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday by appointment.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lynx, Twin Eagles, Blaze, Kamado Joe, Big Green Egg, Coyote, Alfa FornicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium outdoor kitchen and grilling appliance brands carried in showroom and available for purchase. These manufacturers provide professional-grade grills, smokers, and outdoor cooking equipment.
• Sunset West, Polywood, Woodard, Ledge Lounger, TUUCIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium outdoor furniture brands offering lounge seating, sectionals, dining sets, daybeds, umbrellas, and commercial-grade durability with residential style.
• The Outdoor Plus, Prism HardscapesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFire features and outdoor heating solution providers offering linear fire features, built-in fire tables, and outdoor fireplaces.
• Infratech, BromicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOutdoor heating solution brands providing patio heaters, wall-mounted heaters, and low-profile heating options to extend outdoor usability.
• Sonos, Coastal SourceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOutdoor audio system brands offering weather-resistant speakers, subwoofers, and multi-zone sound systems for integrated outdoor entertainment.
• Big Ass FansminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHigh-performance ceiling fans and smart fan systems for outdoor spaces, providing comfort and air circulation with smart home integration.
• Dekton, granite, tile, stacked stone (countertops and surfaces)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium countertop and surface material providers offering Dekton, granite, tile, and custom stacked stone cladding options for outdoor kitchens and structures.
• Panther City Arbor & Patio (Legacy)minorOthersPredecessor company that merged with another entity to form The Collective Outdoors (TCO Design Build). The combined entity brought design, construction, and furnishings under one unified company.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Paradise Grills: Specialty outdoor kitchen retailer and installer that sells premium grills, islands, and complete outdoor kitchen packages. Competes with TCO for outdoor kitchen customers across the U.S.
• Archadeck Outdoor Living: National outdoor living design-build franchise specializing in decks, patios, pergolas, and outdoor kitchens. Operates with a similar end-to-end consultative model and is the closest scaled comparable to TCO's design-build offering.

Others

• Belgard: Major hardscape and paver manufacturer that supplies materials to TCO and similar outdoor living builders. Representative of the upstream supply ecosystem TCO operates within.
• Polywood: Premium outdoor furniture brand carried by TCO. While primarily a manufacturer, Polywood's direct-to-consumer growth model represents an alternative purchase path that competes with TCO's furniture retail.
• StruXure Outdoor: Manufacturer of motorized louvered pergolas and outdoor structures. Sells through a dealer network similar to TCO's specialty product partnerships and competes for the 'pergola/shade' portion of outdoor projects.
• Trex Company: Leading manufacturer of composite decking and outdoor building products. TCO is a TrexPro-certified installer and partner; Trex represents both a supply source and a potential channel/program peer given its deep trade partnerships.

Emerging players

• Yardzen: Online landscape and outdoor space design platform that pairs homeowners with designers for backyard projects. An emerging digital alternative to TCO's in-person design consultation process, though it does not handle construction.

Broad incumbents

• Restoration Hardware (RH): Premium home furnishings retailer with an extensive outdoor category. Competes with TCO's retail showroom for premium outdoor furniture, lighting, and accessories purchases, but does not offer construction services.
• Frontgate: Premium outdoor and home furnishings retailer with curated collections spanning furniture, grills, and outdoor living accessories. Directly overlaps with TCO's retail showroom offerings while lacking TCO's design-build integration.

Regional players

• Patio Enclosures: Sunroom and patio enclosure design-build franchise serving multiple U.S. regions. Overlaps with TCO on screened enclosures, pergolas, and patio covers, though it focuses more on enclosed structures.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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