Interior Designer Furniture and Lighting Sourcing Guide UK

Interior Designer Furniture and Lighting Sourcing Guide UK

Sourcing luxury furniture and designer lighting for interior design projects requires reliable suppliers, accurate lead times, quality product data and trade pricing. This guide covers how to source effectively through Araco Interiors as an interior designer or trade professional in the UK.

Why Interior Designers Source Through Araco Interiors

Araco Interiors is a BIID member supplier of luxury furniture and designer lighting. We offer trade accounts for interior designers, architects, developers, hotels and procurement teams — with trade pricing across the full product range, free specification support and coordinated delivery.

The product range spans:

  • Araco Atelier — made-to-order upholstered sofas, armchairs, benches and beds in 10 bouclé colourways. Free fabric samples for project specification.
  • Araco Lumiere — decorative lighting in alabaster, selenite and crystal. IP44 options for bathroom specification.
  • CTO Lighting — the complete handcrafted British lighting range. DALI and IP44 options available. Specification sheets on request.
  • Tommy Franks — premium British furniture across dining, living and bedroom categories. Strong visual appeal for photography.
  • Lladro — Spanish handcrafted porcelain lighting and sculptures for statement spaces.

How to Apply for a Trade Account

Applying for an Araco Interiors trade account takes under 60 seconds. Visit aracointeriors.com/pages/trade-apply, complete the application form and we will activate your trade account within 1 to 2 business days.

Once approved you will have access to trade pricing across the full range, priority specification support and the ability to request project sourcing edits.

Specification Support for Projects

Send us your project brief — room types, budget ranges, style direction and timeline — and we will put together a curated furniture and lighting edit for your scheme. Email trade@aracointeriors.com or use the contact form at aracointeriors.com/pages/project-sourcing.

Lead Times for Trade Projects

Accurate lead times are essential for project scheduling. Current indicative lead times from order confirmation:

  • Tommy Franks — approximately 1 week
  • Lladro — approximately 2 weeks
  • CTO Lighting — approximately 5 to 7 weeks (made to order)
  • Araco Lumiere — approximately 5 to 7 weeks (made to order)
  • Araco Atelier — approximately 8 to 12 weeks (made to order)

Always confirm lead times with us before committing to a project timeline. We will provide written lead time confirmation on request.

Free Samples for Specification

Free bouclé fabric samples are available for all 10 Araco Atelier colourways. Request samples at aracointeriors.com/pages/samples. Trade customers can request up to 10 samples per project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Araco Interiors a BIID member supplier?

Yes. Araco Interiors is a member of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) supplier network.

Do you offer trade pricing?

Yes. Trade pricing is available across the full product range for verified interior designers, architects, developers and hospitality professionals. Apply here.

Can you help with project sourcing?

Yes. Send your project brief to trade@aracointeriors.com and we will provide a curated product edit within 2 business days.

Are IP44-rated lighting options available for bathroom specification?

Yes. Selected CTO Lighting and Araco Lumiere wall lights are available in IP44 versions. Contact us to confirm availability for specific pieces.