While trade discounts are a significant perk, the real benefit of establishing trade relationships goes far beyond wholesale pricing. Most trade-only brands require designers to verify their business credentials, establish resale and tax documentation, or even demonstrate experience before granting trade access. Below, we’ve rounded up the best designer-approved trade programs that can support your creative vision and your bottom line, along with tips from pros on which pieces they rely on project after project. “When partnering with an e-commerce trade company, I prefer WSI Trade Group, which includes Pottery Barn, West Elm, Rejuvenation, and Williams-Sonoma Home. “It’s really nice to be able to update clients along the way and DWR’s superb customer service allows you to do just that.”