Yes, in many instances interior designers get better rates on furniture, decor, art and soft furnishings than you can. That’s because we tap into a large network of suppliers who don’t sell to the general public so you’d never be able to purchase at those prices yourself.
Most interior designers (ie. me) will pass on their trade discounts to their clients which you can expect will save you anywhere from 10-40% off the recommended retail price. That goes a long way to covering the cost of your designers fees too.