Top 2024 Home Decor Trends Combine Function and Aesthetics

The world of home furniture and decor is undergoing a transformation that embraces
both functionality and aesthetics. Here are the 2024 Home Design Trends shaping our living spaces this
year that can transform your new Pratt home into a sanctuary of style and comfort:

1. Sustainable Choices

Environmental consciousness and sustainable furniture
is more than just a trend; it’s a necessity. Expect to see an increase in eco-
friendly materials like bamboo, reclaimed wood, and recycled metals. These
pieces will not only reduce our carbon footprint but also lend a unique, rustic
charm to interiors.

2. Multi-functional Designs:

With the rise of remote work and smaller living
spaces, furniture that serves multiple purposes is gaining traction. Think modular
sofas with built-in storage or coffee tables that can be transformed into work
desks. These versatile pieces maximize space without compromising on style.

3. Minimalist Aesthetics:

The mantra “less is more” continues to dominate design.
Clean lines, neutral color palettes, and clutter-free spaces are in vogue.
Minimalist decor creates serene environments that promote relaxation and
mindfulness.

4. Tech-Integrated Furniture:

Smart homes deserve smart furniture. Expect to see
pieces equipped with wireless charging pads, built-in speakers, and LED lighting.
These innovations seamlessly blend technology with design, enhancing our lives.

5. Artisanal Craftsmanship:

In an age of mass production, 2024 Home Design Trends shine a light on furniture that
stands out for its craftsmanship and authenticity. Handcrafted pieces, be it
pottery, textiles, or furniture, add a personal touch to interiors, celebrating the
human touch in every creation.

6. Biophilic Design:

Inspired by nature, biophilic design incorporates natural
elements into our living spaces. Expect to see more indoor plants, natural
textures like stone and jute, and large windows that connect interiors with the
outdoors. This trend not only enhances aesthetic appeal but also promotes well-
being by fostering a connection with nature.

7. Color Trend: Earthy Tones and Sage Green:

This year, nature dominates the color landscape. The 2024 Home Design Trends nod to earthy hues, reminiscent of tranquil forests and sandy terrains,
evoke a sense of grounding and serenity. Complementing this palette, sage
green emerges as the color du jour, infusing spaces with a refreshing,
rejuvenating vibe.

Contributed blog by Michael Turner, Owner at Huck and Peck

Top 2024 Home Decor Trends Combine Function and Aestheticsgmwebservices2024-01-18T18:19:51+00:00

Exploring Cleveland, Tennessee with Pratt’s Trails at Freewill Preferred Lender

The Trails at Freewill in Cleveland, Tennessee officially opened this week with new construction single-level and two-level home plans! This community is just minutes from the interestate, off the corner of Candies Lane and Freewill Road. This community will be the first of its kind in Cleveland with a resort-style pool and pool house, as well as sidewalks and lighting throughout. We kicked off with nearly half of our first phase having site reservations, but there are plenty of opportunities to call this picturesque community home.

Just a short drive from both Chattanooga and Knoxville, Cleveland offers the big city conveniences with a small town feel. We caught up with our preferred lender, Bruce Seigel with Movement Mortgage, who also has a home in Cleveland, to learn more about getting qualified for this exciting new community and to hear more about what local adventures he recommends to customers interested in calling this location “home”.

Chatting with Preferred Lender Bruce Seigel of Movement Mortgage

What are you looking forward to most about The Trails at Freewill in Cleveland? I’m excited to be a part of helping homebuyers finance a new home in a unique Cleveland subdivision that was specifically designed to facilitate Community

Why should prospective customers contact you sooner rather than later when considering a new construction home purchase? The more lead time we have the more we are able to optimize their financing package and lock in the best rate available prior to close (extended lock and lock and shop)

What are some great ways first-time home buyers can poise themselves to move forward on a new construction home at this community? Get your preapproval now!

What are some ways customers who are looking to downsize can prepare to move down to a lower maintenance, new construction home? Have a yard sale to declutter yourself from items that no longer bring you “bliss”

What are your favorite restaurants in the Cleveland area? Longhorn, Aubrey’s, Cheddars and Five Guys

What are your favorite outdoor adventures in the Cleveland area? The Greenway, Benton Falls/Chilhowee and Chesnut Mtn.

What do you love about the Cleveland location’s small town feel? There are plenty of big box stores for conveniences, but is small enough to be friendly

What do you like about Cleveland’s proximity to Chattanooga and Knoxville? Conveniently almost smack dab in the middle of two great cities

What else should prospective customers know about building or purchasing a new construction home with Pratt Home Builders? Simply put, Pratt is the #1 local builder for a reason and we are excited to show you why!

Exploring Cleveland, Tennessee with Pratt’s Trails at Freewill Preferred Lendergmwebservices2023-04-06T14:22:22+00:00

What’s New in New Construction in 2021?

A new year is here in the Scenic City and we’re looking forward to opening more phases in some of our most beloved communities as well as unveling brand new communities in Greater Chattanooga in 2021. As Chattanooga’a leading home builder, Pratt offers walkable communities in convenient areas for the modern lifestyle. Just a quick commute from downtown Chattanooga’s best-loved spots, our Winter/Spring 2021 releases offer a balance of the city’s nearby adventures and serene rural views.

Amber Valley – Now Open

Located just off Cassandra Smith Road in Hixson, Amber Valley is a level, walkable community just minutes from Publix and Greenway Farms. With home prices starting in the low 300s, it’s a great time to select your home site, home plan and select finishes with our in-house interior design team in our beautiful 3,000 square foot design center.

Magnolia Farms Phase 3 – Open in February

Nestled in beautiful Apison, Tennessee, Magnolia Farms is a gently rolling community just 7 minutes from Gunbarrel Road near Hamilton Place Mall. There are several convenient ways to access this tree-lined community that feels rural even though it’s easily accessible to the interstate.

Seven Lakes FINAL Phase – Coming soon

One of our all-time-favorite communities, the panoramic views from the latest phase of Seven Lakes are nothing short of iconic. With sweeping Tennessee ridges as far as the eye can see, Seven Lakes is our only gated community currently. Just minutes from Publix, the Interstate, and the ever-popular Cambridge Square shops and eateries, this Ooltewah community is a perfect balance of having a small-town feel but that mid-sized city convenience.

To schedule a visit to any of these communities, or to learn more about which of our communities and home plans is ideal for you, visit prattliving.com or call 423-757-7687.

What’s New in New Construction in 2021?gmwebservices2021-01-11T21:35:45+00:00

Why buying New is the “new normal”

These are unprecedented times, but that doesn’t mean your plans to become a homeowner, upgrade to a larger home, or downsize to a home that makes more sense for your lifestyle have to be put on hold. In the Chattanooga market, we’ve seen a drop in inventory across the board, but here at Pratt Home Builders, business is booming. Here are a few reasons why we think new construction is the new normal.

Apprehensive Sellers

The bottom has fallen out of area inventory, and it’s understandable! Sellers are choosing to protect themselves and their families during this uncertain time as experts continue to learn more about COVID-19, but this means there are fewer resale opportunities for hopeful buyers to choose from. Many sellers don’t want to invest in remodeling and updating their homes not knowing the future. Others do not feel comfortable allowing buyers and Realtors inside their homes for the sake of their health. Job uncertainly, for some, is also contributing to putting plans on hold.

New Homes

When you buy new construction, you don’t have to worry about the history of the home. It’s new, fresh and clean! Whether you purchase a market home or choose to build, it’s sanitized and ready for you.

Customer Warranty

Little expenses can add up quickly in a resale. Sometimes these make sense when they help increase the value of the home, but other times these expenses are needed to simply maintain and prevent deterioration. The great thing about buying new construction with Pratt Home Builders is that we provide a 10 year warranty. That’s 10 years of additional expenses you get to save. Not only do you save on the materials, but you save on the labor since our warranty department will handle any repairs. It’s great peace of mind in uncertain times.

Built-in equity

When you build, you put down your deposit but you get to lock in a purchase price months before you close! This means you basically lock in a home at a lower rate than it will be by the time you close! In this dynamic market, you can most likely expect the value to continue to rise – which means in all probability, your home will be worth more when you close than you actually paid for it.

Desirable locations

So, if you’re still confident about your work, want to take advantage of lower interest rates, less competition, and essentially make money when you buy in this dynamic market, it is still a great time to consider homeownership.

Why buying New is the “new normal”gmwebservices2020-05-30T20:58:16+00:00

Design Details: Interior Doors

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 everyone should be buying this year.

Sleek and simple is the name of the game at the start of this new decade, which is why we are starting with the classic stile and rail, or panel, door. These classic two, four or six paneled doors have been a popular choice since the mid-1900’s. While this style door has been around for quite a while, it is a classic style that is taking on new, leaner features that allow it to stay relevant. The panels have become much simpler over time and the ornamental details have minimized. Even the six panel doors have taken on a more modern design than they once had, giving them a step up from something trending that will be out of style in a few years. While six panel doors are still an active player in the game, the two-panel door remains the star of the show.

While it’s never a bad idea to go with a classic, sometimes the edgier, more trending interiors pull at homeowner’s heartstrings. If this is you, an exterior mounted sliding-track barn door might be right for you. This interior element acts as an architectural detail, framing cased openings as the center of attention in any room. The spotlight cannot help but shine on this feature, as it silently claims all attention.

This is not your ordinary interior door—the metal frame of the door adds an industrial look and depending on what door you choose, anything from a modern to farmhouse to traditional look can be achieved. Some opt for a rustic look to match interior farmhouse style décor. To achieve this, add a pop of Barn-wood red paint on the door or use old, reclaimed wood to tie in the rustic feel of the other interior design choices.

If your style is a little more modern or industrial, look for a two-panel shaker style door—for extra pizzazz, use glass inserts on the recessed panels of the door. Frosted glass can make a huge impact if you’re wanting something more streamline than wood but don’t want to lose the privacy of a solid door.

Interior doors are something that are easy to forget about but can make a lasting impact if the details are not overlooked. Remember when selecting interior accents and décor to find a theme or color pallet you love and can stick to long-term. This will help your home feel cohesive and well put together. Choose accents that follow similar themes, materials, textures and colors that will allow your home to host a complex environment that is layered with pieces you love. Doors are just one piece to the puzzle!

Design Details: Interior Doorsgmwebservices2020-04-05T23:57:17+00:00

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

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 often buyers end up in multiple offer situations, which can be stressful and disappointing since so much effort is required just to find a home you feel comfortable making an offer on. Often, by the time the process of multiple searches and offers is complete, many buyers could have built a new home with more of what they really want in a similar timeline. Here are a few reasons to consider buying a new construction home.

New and in style

Of course, the most obvious reason to build is that new construction is move-in-ready! Everything is exactly how you want it – no need for renovations or remodeling. Pratt’s in-house design team creates each market home and consults with buyers on to-be-built homes, so each new construction home boasts modern trends, inherently more energy efficient features like Hardie siding and better-insulated windows, plus stylish granite, hardwood, tile, and fixtures. Every new Pratt-built home also comes with a warranty so you can sleep easier knowing we’ve got you covered.

More options

With nearly 50 home plans, 19 communities, and multiple new communities opening every year! Our communities offer a variety of amenities and atmospheres! From resort-style pools to splash pads, catch and release fishing, ballparks, soccer fields, green spaces, clubhouses, cabanas and so much more, we have a community to match every lifestyle.

Less competition

Because we sell at every stage of construction, it’s fairly uncommon for homes to reach completion without being sold. This means many homes may not ever make it to the MLS and a Realtor representative may or may not know about available homes.

The same financing

There’s a common assumption that to build a new home means obtaining a new construction home loan. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn this is a myth! You can actually use whatever lending product you would use on a resale home. We handle the construction, so by the time you purchase you’ll own a completed home. We accept cash, convention, FHA, VA, and THDA/USDA where it’s applicable. A deposit is required for a to-be-built (that means you choose the site and plan) and earnest money is required for our market homes (just like for regular transactions).

More ways to personalize

When you build your own home, you can invest where it matters most to you. Maybe that means more square footage, a special homesite, or certain structural changes or finishes. Most of our home plans come with over 20 options, so buyers who want to build can match their home to their lifestyle needs. Maybe that means choosing a screened porch, trey ceiling, or bonus room. There are not only structural options to choose from but also an incredible variety of interior and exterior finishes. Each Pratt home reflects the unique style of the owners.

Built-in equity

In this dynamic real estate market, time is money. When you go under contract, your home plan, site, location and modern finishes are locked in at current market rates, so if the market skyrockets during what is typically a six to eight month build time, that potentially means your home is worth more when you close than when you went under contract, so you could have equity on day one.

The best match

Our in-house real estate matchmaker can determine the best fit for each buyer’s timeline, price point, location and home plan goals. We encourage buyers or their buyer’s agent to get in touch with us directly by booking online or calling 423-757-7687 to learn what inventory is available.

Buying a Resale isn’t Your Only Option: 7 Reasons to Buy Newgmwebservices2025-07-31T17:28:30+00:00

Testimonial: The Hawkins Family

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 and timing for your goals.

The Hawkins family recently contacted us online from where they were based with the military in Hawaii and after numerous phone calls and emails, now they’re well on their way to building a home where they can enjoy life for many years to come!

They began with a call to Brittany, our Online Sales and Digital Marketing Coordinator. After several late-night calls (they began the process from Hawaii!) discussing the goals related to their timeline, price point, and home plan desires, they narrowed down their favorite styles and selected a community. With the guidance of New Home Consultant, Charlene, and several more calls, e-emails and the assistance of online tools, the Hawkins family selected the home they could see their family making memories in. Then, they worked with the help of a relative and Pratt’s Director of Design, Sharon, to choose the exteriors and interiors of their new construction home — all site unseen. They even had part of their design sessions via FaceTime! Isn’t it amazing what we can accomplish between technology and teamwork?

Check out what they had to say about their experience working with Pratt Home Builders as first time buyers purchasing remotely!

“Pratt’s team has gone above and beyond our expectation so far. As an active duty United States Sailor and family we appreciate the amount of support they have given us based on our circumstances. Their effort really shows they care about our service members.” -LT Steve Hawkins, USS John Paul Jones

Pratt Home Builders is always proud to serve members of our military, and a significant number of our homeowners are Veterans. Whether you’re near or far, we have many tools to help you feel right at home during the home building process.

Testimonial: The Hawkins Familygmwebservices2025-07-31T17:07:19+00:00

Design Trends: Mixing Metals

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 so I am definitely still finding my style and learning what my likes and dislikes are. When I first started working in the field, I listened to what those around me said: “never mix your metals.” Basically, if you use stainless in one room, you must use it throughout that space and/ or throughout the whole house; if you use bronze, you must do the same everywhere else. I stood by this rule for my first year or so until recently.

I started to realize that I actually love the look of mixed metals! I will say that my style is very eclectic so far. I seem to like aspects of all different types of designs so I think this is why I love the mixed metal look so much. I don’t like to be locked into just one color, texture, or theme. I love how the photo below mixes chrome with gold. I especially like how the gold brings some warmth to this overall cool space. What makes this work for me is that the gold is repeated on the mirrors, cabinet hardware, and light fixtures while the chrome is only seen on the plumbing fixtures.

Photo by Sophie Burke Design – Search bathroom pictures

It creates a nice balance. I think the key to mixing metals is doing it tastefully (one of my go-to sayings – anything can be done if done with taste!). You must choose wisely where you are going to change it up! I certainly think all of the plumbing in a room should match, but they don’t necessarily need to match the furnishing, lighting fixtures, cabinet hardware, or interior door hardware.

Photo by KitchenLab Design | Rebekah Zaveloff Interiors – Browse kitchen photos

Above is another kitchen that mixes metals with class! I love how there is a direct pattern here – although I don’t necessarily think that there should always be this specific of a pattern. I am really loving black fixtures lately – whether it be plumbing, light fixtures, cabinet hardware – I love it all!! This photo has chrome on all of the plumbing and black on all of the light fixtures, but the cabinet hardware flip-flops; the black cabinets feature chrome pulls while the white perimeter shows off a contrasting black pull. You will also notice that the cabinetry on the back wall switches back to chrome for the pulls and hinges. I think this was genius for the designer to do because black on those exposed hinges would have been very overwhelming. Even further, the stools at the island are a silver finish and the desk to the left has a black metal seat. This kitchen incorporates different metals at every turn and I actually love it. I digress – aside from the metals, I love the mix of black with deep brown and love how the subway tiles have a darker grout to help the backsplash to tie in with black accents as well!! *Click the photo and access more photos of this space.

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Black and yellow, black and yellow… I have seen this bathroom I think 100 times on Houzz or Pinterest, but every single time, I fall in love with it again. I love the eclectic mix of literally everything in this space! I love that the designer brought in wood tones with black (again) and that the subway tile has a dark grout (again) and, of course, that the plumbing is brass and every other metal in the room is black! But wait – there are three different metals used on light fixtures in this washroom, but it looks so great. The sconces on the wall are black and you can see a tiny sliver of a brass chandelier on the ceiling that repeats the plumbing color.

Photo by Joey Leicht Design Inc. – Discover kitchen design ideas

I love that this kitchen mixes three metals. The light fixture is black with gold accents while the plumbing is a stainless/ brushed nickel base. Brass is repeated on the island hardware while the perimeter switches back to nickel. The black accent door leading to the outside rounds this space out. See below for a few more examples of how mixing metals can offer an interesting twist to your space!

Photo by Elizabeth Reich – Discover kitchen design ideas

Photo by KitchenLab Design | Rebekah Zaveloff Interiors – Search kitchen design ideas

Photo by Servigon Construction Group – More bathroom photos

Photo by Robert Elliott Custom Homes – More kitchen ideas

Photo by Built Custom Homes, LLC – Browse kitchen ideas

I could say so many things about all of the images above, but this post would be far too long. I love all of these so I am voting “Yay” on the mixing of metals topic! I want to hear what you all think! Yay or Nay? Thank you for reading!

Design Trends: Mixing Metalsgmwebservices2025-07-31T17:20:59+00:00