Is Interior Design a Luxury Service? What It Really Costs to Work With a Designer
It's a question I've heard countless times: "Is interior design truly a luxury service?" Many homeowners, particularly those reaching out through platforms like Houzz…
Do Interior Designers Get Discounts? How Designer Trade Pricing Actually Works
Yes, interior designers often receive trade pricing from furniture, lighting and décor vendors, but a trade discount isn't necessarily a client discount. Trade pricing is part of the business model that allows design firms to source, procure, manage and stand behind the products specified for a project. How that pricing is handled varies by designer and should be clearly outlined in the firm's contract.