Interior Design Questions: What is the meaning of “to the trade”

The phrase “To the Trade” means that Design Centers or Show Rooms distribute their products exclusively through the services of interior design professionals, rather than selling directly to the public.  Interior Designers open this treasure trove of design centres and show rooms to you and know exactly where to find the products needed to create the home you want – saving you time that would otherwise be wasted trudging round lots of showrooms