What Is Trade Pricing and How Can It Save You Thousands

If you have ever fallen in love with a sofa, dining table, or chandelier only to walk away from the price tag, you are not alone. Luxury furniture comes with luxury pricing, but what most people do not realize is that the retail price includes showroom overhead, sales commissions, and multiple layers of markup. There is a hidden world of trade pricing that designers and builders have accessed for decades, and now you can too.

Trade pricing is the wholesale cost that manufacturers offer to licensed professionals in the home design industry. These prices are typically 20 to 50 percent below retail. For example, a client recently found designer pendant lights listed at $1,200 each at a high-end showroom. Through our trade accounts, we sourced the exact same fixtures for $680 each, saving over $1,000 on just three lights.

Traditionally, you needed a resale license or an active interior design practice to access trade pricing. Most vendors require proof of credentials before showing their catalog. This is why working with a sourcing professional can be a game-changer. You get the pricing without needing the credentials yourself.

At Source Trade Select, we maintain active accounts with over 90 trade-only vendors spanning furniture, lighting, wallpaper, rugs, hardware, and decor. You tell us what you are looking for and we source it at trade pricing, passing those savings directly to you. No design fees, no hidden markups.

Whether you need a single statement piece or you are furnishing an entire new build, trade pricing makes luxury accessible. Ready to see how much you could save? Get in touch for a free consultation.