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Work With the Procurement Team

by The Expert
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Our Procurement Service is designed to assist clients post-consultation with sampling and ordering trade exclusive product, as well as support you through the completion of your project. We will handle all aspects of the ordering process on your behalf—giving you more time to enjoy the creative aspect of designing your home!

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What we help with...

  • Product pricing, availability & lead times for solely trade exclusive product
  • Swatch & sample requests - limited to 10 samples
  • Assistance with custom furniture & & upholstering in your desired fabric (known as COM or customers own material)
  • Order fulfillment, tracking, & post-order logistics support

Your Perks...

  • Consolidated order management and dedicated support across hundreds of trade only brands
  • Access to “Trade Exclusive” brands typically only accessible to design professionals
  • Ability to track order statuses from multiple vendors through your account portal
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How our service works

What can Procurement Team not help with?
Is there an expiration to the Procurement Service?
Can the Procurement Team help with sourcing if I need additional product recommendations?

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Pricing

Do I get product discounts or “trade pricing”?
How much does the Procurement Service service cost?

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Sourcing

Can the Procurement Team help with sourcing if I need additional product recommendations?

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Custom Furniture

Can the Procurement Team help with customizing furniture and upholstery?

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Terminology

What is “To the Trade” or “Trade Only”?
What is COM?

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“Just wanted to share what a great point of contact you've been over the last almost year. Makes it worth The Expert fee and I'm going to do another session in large part because of how great you've been.”
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“Just wanted to share what a great point of contact you've been over the last almost year. Makes it worth The Expert fee and I'm going to do another session in large part because of how great you've been.”
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“Just wanted to share what a great point of contact you've been over the last almost year. Makes it worth The Expert fee and I'm going to do another session in large part because of how great you've been.”
Jillian T.
“Just wanted to share what a great point of contact you've been over the last almost year. Makes it worth The Expert fee and I'm going to do another session in large part because of how great you've been.”
Jillian T.
“Just wanted to share what a great point of contact you've been over the last almost year. Makes it worth The Expert fee and I'm going to do another session in large part because of how great you've been.”
Jillian T.