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Where Trade Works

One Trade Program. One membership. Shop Interior Define, The Citizenry, and 200+ additional curated brands through a single platform with spend that consolidates, benefits that grow, and a sourcing hub built for how designers actually work.

One Trade Program acrossInterior Define, The Inside, The Citizenry, St. Frank, The Expert
Bedroom styled with pieces from The Expert trade brands

One platform. Your favorite brands.

Four distinct brands and 200+ curated makers—all under one trade membership that works across every one of them.

The marketplaceFrom furniture and lighting to rugs and fabric, discover hundreds of curated brands available through your membership.

Trade, done right.

Discovery & Sourcing

One Place to Source It All

Hundreds of brands. Every category. One platform built around how designers actually work.

Reliable

Support That Earns Your Trust

Proactive updates, straight answers, and trade pricing that holds.

Partnership

Benefits That Grow With You

Trade Perks unlock elevated service and exclusive access that grow with your business.

Community

A Community Worth Joining

Trade events, educational programming, and a network of designers at your level.

Shop anywhere. Earn everywhere.

Your perks travel with you—whether you're shopping in-store, on a brand site, or through The Expert, every purchase counts toward the same rewards. Here's everything they unlock, organized by what it does for your firm.

* Perks accumulate on theexpert.com, interiordefine.com, the-citizenry.com, theinside.com, stfrank.com, or any Interior Define or The Citizenry retail location.

Tax exemption

Upload your documents to receive tax-exempt status

Price match promise

Shop with confidence knowing we match the trade price you'd get going direct

Exclusive trade pricing up to 35% off

Deep discounts and exclusive trade offers during promotions

Get to know your perks

Every benefit and the tier it becomes available.Pick a tier to see everything it unlocks—and what's waiting at the next one.
BenefitWhat you getMember$0–$2.5KBronze$2.5K–$25KSilver$25K–$50KGold$50K–$100KPlatinum$100K+
Spend
Tax exemptionUpload your documents to receive tax-exempt status
Price match promiseShop with confidence knowing we match the trade price you'd get going direct
Exclusive trade pricing up to 35% offDeep discounts and exclusive trade offers during promotions
Support
Order dashboardAccess all your firm's orders and track shipments in one centralized hub
Dedicated customer service teamEmail our team of Trade Concierge Specialists for fast answers and quotes
Proactive order monitoringOur team ensures orders are on time and that you're up to date every step of the way
Dedicated sourcing specialist & account managerA member of your design team who partners with you to maximize your benefits and provides hands-on sourcing and customization support
Network
Invitations to digital eventsGet a front row seat to intimate conversations with our Experts and other industry thought leaders
Access to business workshopsTune into Expert-led workshops on pricing, marketing, and the business of running a design practice
In-person event invitesInvitations to intimate dinners, cocktail parties, and gatherings with our design community
Grow
Social media featuresShowcase your work on our social networks to half a million followers and potential clients
Email featuresHave your work featured in a dedicated trade email to hundreds of thousands of readers (1 per calendar year)
Editorial coverageBe featured in The Expert's editorial, from home tours to trend stories (1 per calendar year)
Expert profile pageA dedicated profile where prospective clients can discover your work and book a consultation with you
Showroom curationCurate a shoppable Showroom on The Expert filled with the brands and pieces you love
Top Expert statusBe recognized among our Top Experts, with priority consideration for features, partnerships, and new opportunitiesPriority consideration
Bronze
$2.5K–$25K annual spend
8 of 16 perks unlocked
New at Bronze
Dedicated customer service team
Email our team of Trade Concierge Specialists for fast answers and quotes
Access to business workshops
Tune into Expert-led workshops on pricing, marketing, and the business of running a design practice
Social media features
Showcase your work on our social networks to half a million followers and potential clients
Keep leveling up
Move up to Silver and unlock 4 more perks
Reach $25K – $50K in annual spend across any of our brands. Where your perks accelerate.

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