The Trade House blog
Notes from our team, for designers.
Buying smarter, the workroom, and the business of design.
Our story·October 26, 2026·3 min read
Why we built Trade House Collective
Designers kept coming to us for pieces they couldn't buy on their own. So we made it official.
Amy Crawley
Founder & Principal Designer
Buying smarter·October 26, 2026·4 min read
Keeping up dozens of vendor accounts doesn't make sense for one designer
Why buying together works, and where the savings actually come from.
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From the workroom·October 26, 2026·4 min read
What we check before we order upholstery
Frame, springs, cushions and fabric. Five questions that save a re-order.
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