HOW IT WORKS
Making interior designers say,
"Wow, that was easy!" since 2017.
Your one-stop shop for furnishings procurement
When it comes to traditional furnishings procurement, the truth is: big design firms get big discounts .
Meanwhile, smaller studios and solo designers are working themselves ragged trying to bring in revenue through furnishings and fixtures - only to be told…
"You don't meet our minimum spending requirements"
"Your Instagram following isn't big enough"
"You don't have enough team members to qualify for a trade account, sorry"
Which leaves you with two options:
1
SHOPPING
RETAIL
(aka, razor-thin margins, clients trying to price shop you, and a lack of customization choices)
2
WORKING WITHIN A
LIMITED LIST OF TRADE-ONLY VENDORS
(aka, the overwhelm of opening a bunch of different accounts, all with different contacts, ordering processes, and policies)
Either way?
You spend hours every week…
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chasing down reps
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juggling a million moving parts
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tracking each piece on a separate platform and
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updating your spreadsheets again and again
and again…
That's why we've created a one-stop shop furnishings procurement system that gives you access and pricing typically reserved for big firms only - with the same level of reliable care, advocacy, and support you give your own clients.
"Coco to the Trade has helped make my business more profitable."
"I knew I needed better trade pricing to help improve my margins…but trying to open accounts and establish relationships directly with vendors felt overwhelming. Plus, as a small design company it's hard to have the spending power to do so.
Now, my business is more profitable. And my clients love the range of vendors and products I have access to and can provide to them."
Angela Petit-Frere
Petit-Frere Design
HOW IT WORKS
At Coco to the Trade, we help interior designers in three key ways:
1
Increased vendor access
2
Streamlined furnishings procurement
3
Reliable claims support
Let's break it down:
Altogether? That's easier furnishings for a more efficient, more profitable, more enjoyable interior design business.
"Coco to the Trade is a one-stop shop"
"As a new designer, it was overwhelming to think about opening trade accounts with so many different vendors and not knowing what the customer service, quality, etc would be with each new option. I was looking for a streamlined way to source from trade resources, and I liked that Coco to the Trade was a "one-stop shop" for many sources.
It was a very easy process to sign on with Coco and the Coco team have always been very responsive and easy to work with."
Hannah Nokes
Bunny Run Design
So, how does it work?
Once you're a Coco to the Trade design partner, you simply place your orders with us. That's it.
Then, we'll order your furnishings from each vendor, manage all the emails and paperwork, and track shipping updates from the vendor so you're always in the loop. If an issue should arise with a vendor or delivery? We'll navigate the claims process on your behalf until it's resolved and all is made right.
Bottom line? Our team of experts will keep you updated as needed, but take everything else off your plate so you can spend your time and energy on the fun parts of your business.
"Y'all are incredibly responsive. I know I can get answers in a pinch."
"Your team is always kind and helpful. Plus, I love your process. You're organized and well managed, which allows me to trust things are being taken care of."
Tennessee Hauser
Studio Haus Interiors
FAQS
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