As a designer for more than 30 years, Stacy Brzica was thrilled when she had the chance to purchase French’s Cabinet Gallery in Franklin in 2024. Taking the helm of a company that has been part of the Franklin and Brentwood community for 26 years, she saw an opportunity to build on that history while bringing a fresh perspective to the showroom, the design experience, and the way clients think about cabinetry. “I wanted to honor what French’s had already built, but also knew there was an opportunity to evolve,” she says.
Helping her take the business to the next level is her daughter, Kate Brzica, who joined the family business to lead growth, partnerships, and marketing. Together, they are introducing French’s to a new generation while preserving the personal service that has always set the company apart.
French’s has a reputation for exceptional quality and award-winning design, and Stacy and her team work with homeowners, contractors, and builders to find the perfect cabinets for every project. For her, a kitchen has never been simply a collection of cabinets—it’s the heart of the home. “It is where families and friends gather, and everyday life happens. No matter how beautiful and inviting the rest of the house is, people always gravitate toward the kitchen.”
Spend a few minutes talking with any of the designers at French’s Cabinets about kitchen design, and the one thing that becomes clear is that they want to know how you live. “Everyone has their own routines,” says Stacy. “A beautiful kitchen is wonderful, but if it doesn’t make your everyday life easier, we haven’t finished the job.”
Clients love all the organizational elements and details that can be customized for them in every kitchen. That might mean deep drawers for pots and pans instead of traditional cabinet doors. It could mean hidden spice storage, built-in knife organization, a dedicated coffee bar and/or an appliance garage that keeps counter clutter to a minimum.
“Instead of opening a cabinet door and just having an open box, there are so many things we can add to make that a useful space,” she says. “In the world of cabinet organization and kitchen tech, there's some really cool stuff.” Not only are the insides of cabinets and drawers extremely functional, but chargers can also be built right into the countertops.
We’ve talked about what's happening inside the cabinets, but what about what's happening on the outside? “There are quite a few design trends, but what I find interesting is that no matter the hearsay, the white kitchen continues to defy its supposed expiration date. We still have a lot of homeowners leaning that way, so we help warm that up and layer the all-white kitchen.”
The designers do this by using unexpected shades of white and warmer tones to replace the stark whites of the past. They might add an island or pantry in a stained wood tone to add depth. They might even add a third finish or a paint color to the cabinet layout to really add dimension.
One misconception Stacy would like to change is that working with a specialty cabinet showroom automatically means spending more than you would somewhere else. French’s offers cabinetry across a range of styles and budgets, from approachable cabinetry for a straightforward renovation to highly customized kitchens with furniture-style details and specialty finishes.
“People sometimes walk in, see the displays, and immediately think, ‘This is going to be out of my budget,’ but we have options at several different price points. We have six different custom and semi-custom cabinetry lines. A beautiful kitchen doesn’t have to mean an unlimited budget.”
What clients receive at French’s is something difficult to find in a big-box environment: personal guidance from beginning to end. A designer helps navigate cabinetry layout, finishes, and the countless small decisions that can make it feel overwhelming.
“You don’t need to know cabinetry terminology or have every decision made before you walk through our doors,” she says. “That is what we are here for.”
French’s has been part of Williamson County for more than two decades, and Stacy wants its next chapter to feel both familiar and new. “The goal is not to become the biggest cabinet company. Instead, it is to be the place people feel comfortable walking into with an inspiration photo, a rough sketch, or no idea where to begin”
A kitchen is an investment, but it's also where so much of life happens. “We want to create something beautiful, and more importantly, a space that feels like home.”
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