Q. I am curious if it is possible to get a Designer or Trade Discount from home furnishing stores as an Interior Decorator (not an Interior Designer). Does anyone know if this is possible, and if so- what kind of proof (certificate/professional membership/etc.) must an Interior Decorator show to the stores in order to receive the discount? In general, do most home furnishing stores offer discounts if you are an Interior Decorator versus and Interior Designer? Thanks for any info.
A. You can register at big box stores ( Home Depot, Rona, Lowes etc.) as a contractor, with a business licence and business cards showing proof that you are a designer. Wallcovering, paint, furniture and flooring stores will also do the same if you are an acknowledged professional. Smaller operations will have their own system of passing on discounts, or not, to designers who frequently purchase product from them. They will then subsequent mark it up realistically to their client, as designers do have to earn a living, and the client will still probably benefit by a somewhat discounted product, better than what they would have gotten.
If you are in business, I don't believe the difference between a decorator or a designer effects your discount. Keep in mind though that retailer's are wary of people posing as such to simply get a deal. Hope this helps.
If you are in business, I don't believe the difference between a decorator or a designer effects your discount. Keep in mind though that retailer's are wary of people posing as such to simply get a deal. Hope this helps.
How can i sell goods to the large builders?
Q. HI i work at a Home furnishing manufacturer company and i wanted to see if anyone know how does the building process work and how can i get into the big builders business to sell them my goods.
For example we sell moldings. Is it stupid to approach the builder with my moldings or the architects are the one who i have to tackle?
For example we sell moldings. Is it stupid to approach the builder with my moldings or the architects are the one who i have to tackle?
A. start with construction supply companies. your nearest supplier. give them good prices to stock your materials so they can resell them at a good profit margin is a place to start and build quality rating from there,then others will look to get your products in there supply stores also.
How should I arrange my comforter set so that it looks picture perfect?
Q. I have various comforter sets. I want to acheive a look that makes my bed look like those in home furnishing magazines. Does anyone have any ideas and tips?
A. Don't be afraid to mix and match patterns, as long as colors coordinate with one another.
Buy Euro pillows and shams, along with small pillows in various shapes.
I have a king bed and use king pillows, euro pillows and standard size pillows. I like the contrast of sizes.
Browse websites that sell bedding for inspiration. Also watch and go online and look at HGTV. Lots of inspiration there.
Good luck!
Buy Euro pillows and shams, along with small pillows in various shapes.
I have a king bed and use king pillows, euro pillows and standard size pillows. I like the contrast of sizes.
Browse websites that sell bedding for inspiration. Also watch and go online and look at HGTV. Lots of inspiration there.
Good luck!
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