What Does An Interior Designer’S Trade Account Mean?

Trade accounts are specialized accounts offered by vendors to businesses and professionals in the interior design industry, providing access to exclusive discounts and other benefits not available to the general public. To The Trade (TTT) is a term that essentially means that as a professional interior designer, you get access to services and products that are supposed to be sold to professional interior designers only. To apply for a trade account, you just need to contact the vendor or sales rep and let them know you need to set up a new account.

Buying with a trade account allows you to purchase pieces at a discount, or a percentage off the suggested retail price. Discounts vary by manufacturer, and you can find your local rep online, call corporate, or pick up an account. As an interior designer, establishing trade accounts with vendors can be a great way to access exclusive discounts and streamline the purchasing process. Furniture wholesalers often provide deep discounts to interior designers because they want you to go to them to purchase furniture.

Setting up a trade account gives you a sense of accountability for your business by filling out a few forms, getting your business documents in order, and ensuring that your business license is valid. Once you have your business license, you can open accounts with vendors by filling out the paperwork each company requires. As a member, you enjoy quick and easy access to online ordering for samples, wallpaper, fabric, and home accessories, as well as a range of other exclusive benefits.