25 E-Commerce Design Trade Programs Worth Joining, According to the Pros
Website: eq3.com/us/en/aboutus/eq3-trade15. WeezieBenefits: Though Weezie generally offers a 20% discount to designers, other highlights include free shipping, dedicated account support, and applicable tax exemption, plus sneak peeks and early access to products.Website: weezietowels.com/pages/interior-design-programEverything You Need to Know About Setting Up Your Trade DiscountsIn addition to dollars saved, trade accounts afford interior designers benefits like personalized service and access to exclusive products16. Home DepotBenefits: Special discounts and promotions, access to advanced tool and specialized equipment, competitive pricing and quotes for bulk orders, access to a community of fellow professionals, and a rewards program where top-tier members can receive an up to 20% discount on paint, dedicated support lines, and other perks.Website: homedepot.com/c/pro-xtra17. MintedBenefits: Art lovers in the trade can enjoy a 20% to 30% discount on fine art products, as well as complimentary art proposals from in-house curation experts. Members also receive free domestic shipping and no order minimums.Professionals say: When curating a collection, Oakland, California-based designer Susie Novak always mixes in original works from local galleries, vintage pieces from Chairish, and photography from Minted. “[It] offers an amazing trade discount,” she says. “I love the artists they carry, and their affordable prices make building a complete and beautiful collection so much easier.”Website: minted.com/lp/trade18. ChairishBenefits: The online marketplace gives members trade pricing up to 50% off as well as $100 in discounts per $5,000 you spend with Trade Rewards. Deals aside, Chairish also provides 48-hour hold requests, a trade-only hotline for customer service, and shipping discounts on European inventory. They also boast a worry-free return policy.Professionals say: Vintage shopping can often feel like a time-sensitive treasure hunt, but Chairish’s design trade program provides some added peace of mind. “When sourcing one-of-a-king items, the risk of them selling out can be high, so the hold function Chairish offers is particularly useful and exclusively available to trade members,” says designer Emily Vaughn. “Their support staff has been excellent in assisting with shipping arrangements and managing sales tax exemptions.” Plus, in the event that your order arrives broken, Vaughn says the e-tailer is “very accommodating in processing refunds.”Website: chairish.com/trade19. Lulu & GeorgiaBenefits: Members enjoy 20% off all orders, tax-exempt purchases, exclusive previews of new collections and collaborations, as well as contact with dedicated sales and support teams.Professionals say: Oakland, California–based designer Kelly Martin has had only positive experiences with Lulu & Georgia’s trade program. “Its discounts are strong compared to other trade-friendly retailers, and their customer service is really good,” she says. “The selection they have is well curated and true to the brand, so I like using it if it fits appropriately with the project.”Website: luluandgeorgia.com/pages/trade20. Wayfair ProfessionalBenefits: Members of Wayfair’s trade program—which is free to join and extends across the entire Wayfair family of brands as well as luxury-focused Perigold—will receive 15% off orders as well as an extra 10% discount on specialty brands. Delivery on millions of products happens at warp speed and designers can also enjoy consolidated delivery and install packages to streamline the pre-install logistics. Customer support—which runs the gamut from project management to space planning—is also available.