Trade & Designers

ARCHANDLES works with interior designers, architects, kitchen and bath designers, and design-build firms on residential and select hospitality projects across the United States. The trade program is built around specification accuracy, material verification, and project coordination rather than blanket discounts.

What the Trade Program Includes

Trade pricing scales with project size. Single-residence specifications, multi-unit projects, and hospitality specifications each receive distinct pricing structures based on quantity and finish family.

Specification sheets are available as downloadable PDF for every active SKU. Each sheet includes precise dimensions, hole spacing (C/C), projection, material composition, surface treatment, and recommended cabinet color pairings.

Material samples ship within 5 business days from the US warehouse. Finish samples are representative plates of the actual surface finish; wood-mix samples include the brass element separately. Samples are returnable but typically retained for designer libraries.

Project-level coordination for spec packages of significant size. We hold lead times, confirm inventory across finishes before specification lock, and flag any backordered SKUs before they reach contractor purchasing.

Direct specification line — a dedicated email thread per project, not a ticketing system. Response within one business day, US morning delivery for next-day clarity.

Who Qualifies

The trade program is open to:

  • Licensed interior designers (state-registered, NCIDQ, or ASID accredited)
  • Registered architects (AIA or state licensed)
  • Kitchen and bath designers (NKBA certified)
  • Design-build firms and general contractors with a verifiable design practice
  • Hospitality and multi-family developers with completed reference projects

Self-employed designers and recent graduates with a portfolio of completed residential work are evaluated case-by-case.

How to Apply

Email contact@archandles.com with subject line TRADE. Include:

  • Firm or studio name and business website
  • Professional credential or license number, if applicable
  • A short description of typical project scale (residential, hospitality, multi-unit, mixed)
  • One recent completed project — link to portfolio, magazine feature, or photographs

We review trade applications within 3 business days during US business hours. Approved accounts receive a dedicated specification contact and access to trade pricing within 24 hours of approval.

Resources for Approved Trade Accounts

Active trade accounts receive a finish chart of all six core finishes — Brushed Brass, Antique Brass, Brushed Gold, Polished Gold, Matte Black, Brushed Nickel — plus the three wood-mix combinations: Brass + Walnut, Brass + Oak, Brass + Beech. Specialty materials such as ceramic, mother of pearl, and acrylic are noted with case-specific lead time on request.

CAD blocks in DWG format for the most-specified bar pull and knob sizes are available on request for designers working in AutoCAD or Revit cabinet shop drawings.

Press and Editorial

For press, editorial, or feature inquiries — write to contact@archandles.com with subject PRESS. Available material includes hi-res imagery at 300 DPI in RGB and CMYK, product samples for editorial photography, and interview availability for design publications and trade press.