What to expect when you arrive.
No appointment needed, though we're happy to schedule time with a designer if you'd like dedicated one-on-one attention. Just walk in.
Browse the showroom
Walk through our full floor of living, dining, bedroom, and accessory collections. Take your time, sit in the chairs, open the drawers.
Meet a designer
Our experienced decorators will listen to how your room is actually lived in, then help you narrow down the right pieces, fabrics, and finishes.
Customize your piece
Nearly 60% of what we sell is custom. Choose your fabric, finish, leg style, and configuration from hundreds of options. We'll handle the rest.
We deliver to your door
White-glove delivery throughout Ocala and Central Florida. We'll place every piece exactly where you want it and take away all the packaging.
Directions to
the showroom.
Ocala, Florida 34471
Our design team.
Every person on our floor has years of experience helping Ocala families find furniture they'll keep forever.
Kay Rains
Koontz Company is home to Kay considering she interned here while receiving her Interior Design Degree from Florida State University. Prior to her Interior Design studies, she obtained a Bachelor's in Architecture from Florida A & M University. Architecture took her to Houston, Texas where she worked in one of Houston's top 25 architectural firms. She has enjoyed working in both professions in Houston, Texas, Charleston, South Carolina and here in Ocala, Florida where she was born and raised. Here at Koontz, Kay is the head of the Koontz Design Studio handling custom work, fabric, custom draperies, bedspreads, pillows, reupholstering, wall coverings, and faux finishing. Her passion for designing and people are the perfect combination for a pleasurable and productive experience while designing your personal and/or professional environment.
Carol Norris
Carol Norris joined Koontz Furniture & Design in 2015. She studied at Marquette University before graduating from the Harrington Institute of Design in Chicago. With more than 40 years of experience in the architectural and interior design field, Carol brings deep expertise and a genuine passion for helping clients discover exactly what they're looking for. From the smallest detail to the largest project, she approaches every design with care, creativity, and a commitment to seeing it through from start to finish.
Tarra Gray
Relocating from Louisville, Kentucky (to the Horse Capital of the World), Tarra brings with her an outstanding sense of style and great experience. She owned her own design company specializing in new construction, residential interiors, and models, and is a show house winner. Tarra has designed projects from Phoenix to Savannah, and Hilton Head to St. Augustine. She loves to bring fresh new looks to homes and offices while preserving their architectural integrity, and helping her clients achieve their dream.
Barbara Robertson
Barbara was born and raised in Ocala. She spent many years living and traveling abroad but returned to her roots to raise her family. She joined the Koontz Co. family in 2004 and feels she has found where she was meant to be. She loves working with people to help them achieve the look and lifestyle they are after and becoming their friends along the way.
Catherine Walker
We're thrilled to welcome Catherine Walker to the Koontz Furniture and Design consulting team. Recently, coming out of retirement, Catherine brings a wealth of experience in furniture sales and a keen eye for the finest pieces our showroom has to offer. Her career spans decades, including a leadership role with a beauty wholesale supplier, where she honed her skills in management and customer service. Originally from Connecticut, Catherine has called Ocala home for over 30 years. With her impeccable sense of style and deep appreciation for quality furnishings, Catherine is here to help you create a home that reflects your taste, elegance, and individuality.
Linda Petersen Booher
With more than 30 years of high‑end design experience, Linda Petersen Booher brings extraordinary expertise to Koontz Furniture & Design. She founded and directed two successful design firms in Florida and has led multi‑million‑dollar residential and commercial projects throughout South Florida. Linda also served as Dean of Design Programs at The Art Institute of San Antonio and holds a PhD in Education Management, dual Master's degrees in Interior and Architectural Design from SCAD, a BFA from Ringling, and NCIDQ, LEED, and CAPS certifications. Known for her thoughtful approach and deep commitment to clients, Linda loves helping people create spaces that feel personal, elegant, and beautifully lived‑in.
Common questions.
Everything you need to know before your first visit to the showroom.
No appointment needed. Walk in any time during showroom hours. If you'd like dedicated time with a specific designer, give us a call and we'll set something up.
Lead times vary by vendor and complexity, typically 6 to 14 weeks for custom upholstery. Your designer will give you a more accurate estimate when you place your order.
Yes. We offer white-glove delivery throughout Ocala and the surrounding Central Florida area. We'll place every piece, set up the room, and remove all packaging.
Please do. A floor plan sketch, room dimensions, and photos of your existing space (or inspiration images) help our designers enormously and make the visit much more productive.
We carry premier brands including Hancock & Moore, Jessica Charles, Lee Industries, American Leather, Century Furniture, Bradington Young, Dovetail Furniture, Hooker Furnishings, Paul Robert, and Theodore Alexander. Our team can special-order from an extensive range of additional makers.
We'd love to see you.
Stop in Mon to Fri 10am to 6pm or Saturday 10am to 5pm. Our team will take it from there.