--- title: "J. Brownlee Design — Swimming Pool Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/j-brownlee-design-pfvwus-pf~721668318 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~721668318.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "J. Brownlee Design" category: ["Swimming Pool Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/da53727c002fdca8_7650-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "436 Main ST. Suite 202, Franklin, Tennessee 37064, United States" latitude: 35.9328 longitude: -86.8788 phone: "(615) 739-7100" website: http://www.JBrownleeDesign.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 27 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 337 last_updated: 2026-11-08 --- # J. Brownlee Design Original Houzz profile: [J. Brownlee Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/j-brownlee-design-pfvwus-pf~721668318) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Swimming Pool Builders - **Location:** Franklin, TN - **Serves:** Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Atlanta, Birmingham - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (27 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2017), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves We are a professional Watershape & Outdoor Living Design Firm specializing in Creative Design Solutions -- serving Resort and Residential clients as we partner with both homeowners and contractors to create unique exterior spaces. We design custom pools, spas, water and fire features, and create functional and aesthetic outdoor living spaces that discover and enhance the natural character of the site providing unique spaces for our client's enjoyment. Jason graduated from Mississippi State University in 1998 with a professional degree in Landscape Architecture, and began his career in the professional practice arena at large design and development firms. He discovered, however, that his true love and interests were not in the large-scale planning projects, but in the relationships built with residential clients where the creativity, detailed design ideas, and “personal touch” were allowed to flow. Jason started his design firm -- J.Brownlee Design, to fill a “niche” in a residential market starved for creative design, and led to a contracting arm tasked with building his unique designs. By 2012, the growth of the contracting side of the company had consumed so much of Jason’s time and efforts, and was unable to keep pace with the scope and scale of the design projects that were coming his way. In an epiphany moment, he made the conscious decision to release the contracting segment of his career to focus his time, energy, and passion into his true love – creative design. After relocating to the vibrant Nashville, Tennessee area in 2014, Jason has been serving his residential clients across the region and country with creative design concepts based on a unique perspective that seeks the best solution to fit his client’s lifestyle, home style, and property. ### Services Provided - Swimming Pool Design - Project Management - Watershape Design ### Areas Served - Nashville - Franklin - Brentwood - Forest Hills - Oak Hill - Atlanta - Birmingham ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 2,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | J. Brownlee Design | | Address | 436 Main ST. Suite 202, Franklin, Tennessee 37064, United States | | Phone | (615) 739-7100 | | Website | http://www.JBrownleeDesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 337 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/JBrownlee-Design-147981145234364/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/jbpools ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [J. Brownlee Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/j-brownlee-design-pfvwus-pf~721668318) - **Website:** http://www.JBrownleeDesign.com - **Phone:** (615) 739-7100 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - We are proud to have achieved Master level accreditation and certification through the Society of Watershape Designers (SWD-Master), the International Watershape Institute (IWI), and Certified Builder and Design Professional - Master Certified through the PHTA (Pool and Hot Tub Association). - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2017), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 27 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Baltz & Sons Concrete, Aug. 2022** > I have had the privilege of witnessing Jason evolve from a talented landscape guy into one of the nation's most sought-after premiere pool and backyard-living designers in the industry. Jason's work is nothing short of visionary--demonstrating the elusive ability to capture his client's dreams and desires and translate them into a working transformative design. His work inspires not only his fortunate clients but also his peers and associates. In short, he operates on a level apart, redefining and reshaping the industry with each design. Working with him is to witness, and benefit from, his natural and uncommon talent. I eagerly await Jason's next amazing design! **★★★★★ — Embers Grill + Fireplace Store, Jan. 2016** > As a specialist in Outdoor Kitchen/Bar Design and Appliances, it has been a pleasure to work with Jason and J. Brownlee Design on several projects with he and his clients. Jason and his team bring an exceptional standard of quality to outdoor living, watershape and pool design. In addition, he has a personal relationship with each of his clients to ensure great communication throughout the time period of the project from design, to construction to the finishing touches. Jason leaves his clients with nothing less than a 'wow' feeling and an unbelievable new outdoor living space for them and all of their friends, family and neighbors to enjoy for years to come. > > The level of creativity and thought that is inserted into the overall strategic vision of a each project, coupled with the attention to the very fine details that Jason applies to his projects, is really impressive. As outdoor kitchen specialists, it is a joy to work alongside Jason and his team in the thought process of making a great outdoor kitchen area such as: Prep Zone, Cook Zone, Serve and Entertain Zone., and then consulting with his clients on what appliances would work well in the outdoor kitchen and outdoor bar space. > > Jason is so much more than an exceptional designer. He truly gets the balance of luxury, uniqueness, practicality, quality and more. On top of that, he's just a great guy to work with...that kind you enjoy being around. **★★★★★ — drjanicek, Jan. 2016** > Jason Brownlee prepared the graphic designs and sketches (including a video package) for our home renovation project, which includes a new pool installation, hardscape, landscaping and an extensive remodel of a multi-level back porch. Jason's work was outstanding. We went through several design iterations, and Jason did an outstanding job of capturing our design ideas, while adding several value-added suggestions that we incorporated. The finished product was extremely well done. I would enthusiastically recommend Jason! **★★★★★ — white21, Jan. 2016** > Jason designed our pool and outdoor pavilion after spending time with us getting to know exactly what we wanted. He worked with us to get it just like we wanted and was very patient each time we made changes and got back with us promptly after each change to the design. Once we were ready to move forward he worked with us to start the project as quickly as possible. The end result was even more beautiful than we expected and very professionally done. I would recommend using him if you are in the market for a quality outdoor living space. Our area includes the pool with tanning deck, swim up bar, waterfall, and slide. We also have a gas fire pit, outdoor kitchen, pavilion, bathroom, and storage area. **★★★★★ — dgcoggin, Jan. 2016** > Jason has been wonderful to work with on our pool and spa design. His professionalism and vision for a design that worked with our lot size and complemented the rest of our property was excellent. DGC **★★★★★ — cindyroadman, Dec. 2015** > We used Jason Brownlee of J. Brownlee Design to design an outdoor living space for us. His design included a patio across the back of the house, and a custom pool with expanded decking. We are very pleased with the final project. It is a beautiful design that gives us an ideal space for entertaining and enjoying being outside. **★★★★★ — Preston McElheney, May 2015** > My wife and I have discussed a pool and home addition for the past few years. Our cabinet maker recommended we use Houzz for ideas. We did and saw pictures of projects done by Jason Brownlee Design. We did hire Jason and he flew to our home in March. He was quick to understand concepts we liked and didn't like. He was meticulous in his details related to size of our area to use. Jason by all standards hit a home run in the final design of our outdoor area. We live on a river and Jason tied that look/feel right into the pool design. We liked it so much we have asked for additional help on the overall project look for the house design. We have six children. Jason was sensitive to listen to their list of wants and they were involved in the presentation of the final look. They know Jason by name and continue to ask when is Jason going to build this:-) Well I'm quick to point out Jason is good at drawing so he better stick to that!! Thanks Jason Brownlee for an amazing concept! We are excited to get this turned into a reality. **★★★★★ — msport330, Jan. 2015** > Our backyard pool and hardscape project was designed by Jason Brownlee. He was very personable and extremely easy to work with. We had not engaged in a project of this magnitude before and Jason walked us through the process which gave us confidence in the end result. He listened to our design requirements and wishlist and developed a design that exceeded our expectations and compliment our backyard and house. He also included unique design elements that makes our pool and patio area standout in our neighborhood. Jason's design also respected our budget so we never felt we were sacrificing a cohesive design or feature due to cost. Our design included large patio areas around a modified rectangular pool with sun shelf and swim-up bar. Stacked stone planters add elevation interest around the pool. The design also includes a covered free-standing patio with stacked stone fireplace and hidden drop-down movie screen. I would use Jason Brownlee again for future hardscape/landscape/pool projects. I do recommend ensuring that Jason remain engaged throughout the project to ensure the builder/contractor completes the project inline with Jason's design as decisions inevitably arise during construction. You want Jason helping you make those decisions. **★★★★★ — rebdesign, Jan. 2015** > We used J Browlee to create a design for our backyard that included a pool, an outdoor kitchen, and a complete outdoor living space. He created a design that perfectly complimented our existing house and outdoor features. He helped us with everything included in the design when we began construction. He had contractors to use and he oversaw the project from start to finish. He has made it truly an easy experience. We would have absolutely no reservations recommending him and would encourage anyone who wants a one of a kind design to contact J Brownlee Design. **★★★★★ — sdement, Jan. 2015** > Jason provided us with a stunning, custom landscape/ hard scape design. While building our new home we realized it would be a great advantage to have a design concept for our lot and outdoor recreational spaces. Jason did not disappoint! From the driveway concept all the way to a stunning pool and backyard oasis, he nailed it! We received such a gorgeous, detailed plan for our entire lot. Jason is a brilliant designer and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his services to anyone! **★★★★★ — Brent Ford, Dec. 2014** > We hired Jason to design a large new porch on the rear of our home and to fix a very poor pool/landscape design in our backyard. We have a very large backyard (2+ acres) and the original owner built an undersized pool and located it in an odd place in relation to the home. Jason had his work cut out for him. What Jason came up with was absolutely incredible. He designed a plan that far exceeded our expectations! He was able to take our current lackluster pool layout and transform it into an unbelievable backyard paradise. We've worked with several landscape designers over the years and Jason is hands down the best. **★★★★★ — tammiey, Dec. 2014** > We contacted Jason to design our pool/ backyard renovation. He is very professional but still very personable. The design he did for us just blew us away! We are looking forward to working with him to bring our project to life. ## Selected projects - [Contemporary Modern Farmhouse in Tennessee](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-modern-farmhouse-in-tennessee-pj-vj~6779687) - Location: Nashville, TN - Photos: 18 - [Arkansas Mountain Reflections Pool & Backyard Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arkansas-mountain-reflections-pool-and-backyard-living-pj-vj~6778022) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - [Tennessee Bellagio Italian Backyard Resort](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tennessee-bellagio-italian-backyard-resort-pj-vj~6778019) - Location: Nashville, TN - Photos: 22 - [Atlanta Modern Farmhouse Show Pool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atlanta-modern-farmhouse-show-pool-pj-vj~6778011) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Photos: 23 - [Modern Musician's Bachelor Pad](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-musician-s-bachelor-pad-pj-vj~6777995) - Location: Nashville, TN - Photos: 18 - [2021 Concept Design Project Presentations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2021-concept-design-project-presentations-pj-vj~6780160) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 42 - [Southern Traditional Outdoor Living in Chattanooga](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southern-traditional-outdoor-living-in-chattanooga-pj-vj~6778024) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Traditional Home - Outdoor Living Renovation w/ Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-home-outdoor-living-renovation-w-style-pj-vj~6778939) - Location: Brentwood, TN - Photos: 24 - [Tiered Grotto Lagoon Pools Inside & Out](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tiered-grotto-lagoon-pools-inside-and-out-pj-vj~6780155) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Alhambra Palace in Tennessee](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alhambra-palace-in-tennessee-pj-vj~6778933) - Location: Memphis, TN - Photos: 8 - [Transitional Outdoor Living in Georgia](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-outdoor-living-in-georgia-pj-vj~6778969) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Natural Outdoor Living - Kentucky Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/natural-outdoor-living-kentucky-style-pj-vj~72557) - Location: Madisonville, KY - Photos: 9 - [Tuscan Lakefront Living in Tennessee](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tuscan-lakefront-living-in-tennessee-pj-vj~455806) - Location: Lakeland, TN - Photos: 17 - Description: This Modern Mediterranean style pool, spa, and outdoor living patio sits 13' above a prestine residential lake. The perimeter overflow and infinity edge of the watershape makes the lake appear to extend all the way up to the covered entertainment patio of the home. Travertine patio pavers are flush with the water level , and a custom fire and water feature highlights the center of the radial spa, creating stunning views from every room of the home that visually connect the home and lake into one… - [Nashville Transitional Pool + Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nashville-transitional-pool-outdoor-living-pj-vj~6779642) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Tennessee Traditional Pool & Outdoor Living Backyard Resort](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tennessee-traditional-pool-and-outdoor-living-backyard-resort-pj-vj~409492) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Misty Grotto - Natural Pool & Backyard Resort](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/misty-grotto-natural-pool-and-backyard-resort-pj-vj~72565) - Location: Memphis, TN - Photos: 6 - [JBD Built Portfolio Projects Vol 1 - 2004-2014 (Memphis Years)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jbd-built-portfolio-projects-vol-1-2004-2014-memphis-years-pj-vj~72601) - Location: Memphis, TN - Photos: 60 - [Archive Concept Design Projects - 2012-2015](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/archive-concept-design-projects-2012-2015-pj-vj~299241) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 72 [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/j-brownlee-design-pfvwus-pf~721668318) ## Ideabooks - [Foyer & Floors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/143083865/list/foyer-floors) — 4 ideas - [Details](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103028169/list/details) — 2 ideas - [Veneer Stone](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/91900918/list/veneer-stone) — 6 ideas - [Southwest modern style pools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/82887643/list/southwest-modern-style-pools) — 13 ideas - [Automatic Pool Covers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65844682/list/automatic-pool-covers) — 8 ideas - [Design Sketches 2015](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61858475/list/design-sketches-2015) — 50 ideas - [JBD Signature Projects](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3975981/list/jbd-signature-projects) — 32 ideas - [Pool Features](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4142275/list/pool-features) — 129 ideas - [Koi Ponds and Water Features](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4161628/list/koi-ponds-and-water-features) — 55 ideas - [design office ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53866234/list/design-office-ideas) — 5 ideas - [Master Bath Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22973900/list/master-bath-ideas) — 24 ideas - [Arbors, Pergolas, & Exterior Structures](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3888895/list/arbors-pergolas-exterior-structures) — 66 ideas - [Glass Tile Fountain for Garden Pool Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19244950/list/glass-tile-fountain-for-garden-pool-ideas) — 4 ideas - [Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3966024/list/outdoor-fireplaces) — 25 ideas - [Landscape Features](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4161669/list/landscape-features) — 45 ideas - [Natural / Freeform Pools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4204063/list/natural-freeform-pools) — 49 ideas - [Formal / Modern / Geometric Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4161730/list/formal-modern-geometric-design) — 29 ideas - [stone boulder walls](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25755654/list/stone-boulder-walls) — 12 ideas - [Pool Cave / Grotto Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20090316/list/pool-cave-grotto-ideas) — 7 ideas - [Fire and Water Feature Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3888032/list/fire-and-water-feature-ideas) — 23 ideas [See all 25 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jbrownleedesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: Concrete color** *(in Photo Questions)* Do you happen to know the color of the stamped concrete, I would like to do something similar adjacent to my pool. Thanks, Rich A: It is a dark walnut / burnt sienna acid stain over a seamless decorative concrete stamp patio -- but I will say this was not my favorite choice & wouldn't suggest it again (homeowner here insisted that was what they wanted). It "inverts" the stone banding (stone is lighter than the patio). Result is attractive now, but can be hot to the feet on sunny hot summer days, and shows significant wear over time. It needs to be resealed about every year. I prefer a lighter concrete or travertine material with darker stone banding and pool coping. Also not a huge fan of stamped concrete over a large SF area outdoors. The two enemies of concrete are sun and water -- which are unavoidable in excess around a swimming pool. -- Just my opinions... Hope this helps! **Q: What is the approximate cost of a pool like this one?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This project, with pool, patio areas, retaining walls, outdoor living and fire features (including landscape was approx. $650k. Poolhouse was another $300-350k. **Q: Rock wall** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the name of the rock used around the pool? A: The stacked stone walls are a natural Arkansas Fieldstone. Pool coping and patio banding are Oklahoma Brown Flagstone. **Q: Nice slide** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the manufacturer of the slide? A: The slide is a BYOS 1 (Build Your Own Slide) custom fiberglass slide from Interfab. (www.Inter-Fab.com). You can send them a rough slide design plan with desired turns and entry/exit elevation change, and they will create a slide to fit your approx. specifications. They work great, and are great to work with! **Q: The color of this pool bottom is amazing.** *(in Photo Questions)* It seems to sparkle and the blue is so pretty. How is this done? A: Hi Linda! The color and sparkle of the pool depends on several factors, including sun exposure and time of day, but the primary factor is the interior pool finish itself. A standard plaster pool interior is a "flat" finish material, while a pebble or quartz finish will shimmer (pebble) or sparkle (quartz) from below when the sun hits the pool and refracts off of the material below the water. This pool is a quartz finish with a medium blue/grey color (Tahoe blue). The quartz and pebble finishes are also semi-permanent, lasting upward of 15 years and do not have to be replaced like a standard marcite pool plaster finish. They are more expensive, but are a good idea to consider when factoring in lifetime cost (if the finish does not break the budget, and if you are going to be in the house for a long period of time). Hope this helps! -- Jason **Q: Edging** *(in Photo Questions)* What did you use for the edging here? A: The playground mulch is a rubber mulch product, as is the perimeter edging. The product used is a flexible timber edging that matches the mulch color used -- provided by NoFault Sports LLC in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (www.NoFault.com) Hope this helps you! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-08.*