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Design Details: Interior Doors

April 5, 2020

Interior Doors are easy to overlook – until they’re not. You know the old, hallow, orange-wood doors at Grandma’s house that match the wood paneling accent wall in their basement? Those are not the kind of statement interior doors that are breaking into 2020. We are talking about the modern and trending interior doors that... Read More »


How to Choose the Perfect Front Door for Your Home

November 18, 2019

Whether it’s draped in a Christmas wreath, guarded by a fun, fall-quoted mat or framed with blooming florals, your front door should be a statement when it comes to the exterior of your home. Reds, yellows, blues—oh my! The options are quite literally endless and once you add stains to the mix, it can become... Read More »


Your Home Warranty and Pratt’s Peace of Mind Plan

June 25, 2018

Published by Pratt Home Builders | Article Written by Brittany Shaw Newman Pratt Home Builders is celebrating 20 years in business and is rapidly approaching over 1,400 homes built in the Greater Chattanooga area. Throughout the last year, the Pratt team has been diligently focused on standing behind the multiple warranties that come with every... Read More »


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Buying a Resale isn’t Your Only Option: 7 Reasons to Buy New

May 17, 2018

Published by Pratt Home Builders | Article Written by Brittany Shaw Newman It’s no secret that the greater Chattanooga real estate market is booming. When starting the search for a new home, many buyers seek out a Realtor and begin the quest by perusing the MLS. The retail and resale market is very competitive, so... Read More »


Testimonial: The Hawkins Family

March 7, 2018

Home is where life happens.  It’s the backdrop for so many of life’s most important memories. All of us at Pratt Home Builders love helping people make their dream home a reality. “Teamwork makes the dream work” is one of our favorite mantras. We’re dedicated to finding the best balance of location, price point, style... Read More »


Stop Thinking Trendy and Start Thinking Timeless

January 9, 2018

Guest Blog By Interior Design Coordinator Lauren Miller Timeless  design has staying power- it was not meant to be temporary. When designing a space that’s geared toward trends, odds are it will already be outdated once the project is finished. My job is to share a few tips and tricks that will save you from... Read More »


Positioning Yourself for the Best-Possible Home-Buying Process

November 10, 2017

By Pratt Home Builders In real estate, one of most frequently used and important terms in the business is “time is of the essence.” Often, we think of this adage as it pertains to the exchange of contracts, but starting the clock ahead of time for your entire process will generally pay off substantially, both... Read More »


Design Trends: Light Fixtures

October 10, 2017

Guest blog by Interior Designer Shelby Pratt One of our customers’ most common questions is in regards to lighting! Sometimes it is something so simple and common that can really make a statement in design. Working for a home builder, I constantly have to try to find ways to easily incorporate new features that create... Read More »


Design Trends: Mixing Metals

September 11, 2017

Guest blog by Interior Designer Shelby Pratt Hi, I’m Shelby Pratt, and I love being part of the Interior Design Team at Pratt Home Builders. I’ll be sharing design insight once a month on this blog, so I hope you’ll check back often for inspiration. I’ve been a full-time designer for just two years now... Read More »


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