Franklin, Tennessee

Outdoor Kitchens
Designed for Franklin Properties

From the walkable streets of historic downtown Franklin to the masterplan communities of Westhaven and Berry Farms, we design outdoor kitchens that honor where you live — and how you want to live.

Franklin, Tennessee

A City That Knows How to Live Well

Franklin wears its character openly. The red-brick storefronts of Main Street, the rolling horse farms along Mack Hatcher, the new-urbanist energy of Westhaven's town center — this is a city that takes design seriously, in every context. That design sensibility extends naturally to the backyard.

In Westhaven, where front porch culture is practically written into the deed restrictions, the outdoor kitchen is a natural extension of a neighborhood built around community and gathering. In Avalon's wooded estate lots along Mack Hatcher Parkway, we work with half-acre and full-acre parcels that afford the kind of spatial generosity that makes a truly immersive outdoor room possible. In the newer phases of Berry Farms, growing families are building kitchens that will serve backyard birthday parties today and graduation dinners a decade from now.

We build across all of Franklin — including the historic neighborhoods adjacent to downtown, where older homes are being lovingly restored and their backyards brought into the twenty-first century without sacrificing an inch of character.

Begin the Design Process
Outdoor kitchen with stone and timber elements in Franklin TN style
Featured Work

Franklin Projects, From Westhaven to Avalon

Franklin TN outdoor kitchen with pergola at golden hour
Design Philosophy

Designs That Respect Franklin's Architectural Range

Franklin is architecturally diverse. A block in Westhaven might include a craftsman bungalow, a shingle-style farmhouse, and a neoclassical cottage — all in harmony because each has been built with care and intentionality. We carry that same intentionality into every outdoor kitchen we design for Franklin properties.

For the craftsman-influenced homes common to Westhaven's original phases, we favor natural materials — Tennessee fieldstone, cedar timber, oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, and honed limestone countertops that feel rooted and genuine. For the more transitional homes in Berry Farms East and the newer Avalon phases, we embrace clean lines, porcelain slab countertops, powder-coated steel pergola systems, and contemporary lighting.

In all cases, we begin with your home's existing architectural story and allow that to guide the material palette, the structural language, and the spatial organization. The outdoor kitchen should look like it was always meant to be there.

What We Build

Full-Spectrum Outdoor Living Services

From concept to final walk-through — design, permitting, and installation fully managed.

Outdoor Kitchen Design

3D concept renderings, material selection, phased budget review, and full design-build service for Franklin properties.

Custom Grills & Pizza Ovens

Lynx, DCS, Hestan, and Wolf grill suites. Mugnaini wood-fired pizza ovens installed and permitted.

Stone & Hardscape

Tennessee limestone, quartzite, granite, and porcelain slab countertops. Fieldstone and brick surrounds.

Pergolas & Pavilions

Cedar, Douglas fir, and steel pergolas. Full standing-seam pavilions. Westhaven ARB-compliant design.

Outdoor Lighting

Low-voltage landscape, recessed ceiling, and decorative string systems. Lutron-compatible dimming.

Bar & Counter Seating

Custom bar overhangs, stone seating walls, and fully specified wet bar configurations for any scale of entertaining.

Franklin-Specific Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Westhaven's HOA approve outdoor kitchens?

Yes, Westhaven's Architectural Review Committee approves outdoor kitchen builds regularly, provided the design is compatible with the home's architecture and complies with setback requirements. We prepare complete ARB submission packages and have an excellent track record on first submissions in Westhaven.

What is the typical budget for a Franklin outdoor kitchen?

Franklin projects span the full range. Westhaven and Berry Farms projects often fall in the Premium tier ($30K-$60K) — enough for a full appliance suite, plumbing, and a pergola. Avalon and larger-lot Franklin properties more commonly reach the Estate tier ($60K-$150K). See our complete pricing guide for details.

Do you build near downtown Franklin's historic neighborhoods?

Yes. We work in the established neighborhoods adjacent to the downtown historic district. Projects near the Historic Franklin area often require additional sensitivity to period-appropriate materials and may involve review under the Historic Zoning Commission's guidelines — processes we are well-versed in navigating.

How long does a Franklin outdoor kitchen project take?

6-16 weeks from permit approval, depending on complexity. Premium-tier builds in Westhaven and Berry Farms typically run 8-12 weeks. Estate-tier pavilion projects in Avalon run 12-16 weeks. We factor HOA review timelines into our scheduling from day one.

Do you handle Franklin city permits as well as county?

Yes — we manage permitting through the City of Franklin Building and Codes Department for projects within city limits, and Williamson County Building and Codes for unincorporated areas. All licensed plumber and electrician coordination is included.
Begin Your Project

Let's Design Your Franklin Outdoor Kitchen

Start with a complimentary site visit. We'll walk your Franklin property, understand your vision, and return with a concept tailored to your home's architecture and your family's life.

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