Studio Partners: natural stone for interior designers
Studio Partners is the designer track of the SoCal Tiles Trade Program. You get trade pricing, plus the tools to present natural stone to clients and credit for the work you finish with it. It's free to join.
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What Studio Partners get
Trade pricing
A Trade Account with preferred pricing on eligible tiles, mosaics and moldings once you sign in.
Featured projects
Send photos of a finished project and we publish it in our inspiration gallery with your studio's name and a link to your website.
Partner spotlight
Selected partners are featured in our newsletter and social posts, with credit to the studio.
Client-ready spec sheets
Specification sheets for the stones you choose, without SoCal Tiles pricing, so you can present them as part of your own selection.
Priority samples
Your sample orders are packed first, so the client meeting isn't waiting on stone.
Lot reservations
Reserve a single production lot for a client's project through the Same-Lot Guarantee. Terms are confirmed in writing.
Blind shipping
Eligible orders can ship to your client or jobsite with no SoCal Tiles pricing or promotions inside.
Stone reference you can cite
Link clients to the neutral Stone Encyclopedia and Care Hub instead of writing care notes yourself.
Who it's for
A strong fit
- Interior designers, architects and kitchen & bath designers
- Studios that specify marble, travertine, onyx, dolomite or limestone for clients
- A website, portfolio or Instagram that shows your work
Not the right program
- Homeowners buying for their own home: start with samples or a project quote
- Contractors and installers: the Trade Program is built for you
How it works
From application to your first featured project.
1. Apply
- Send the form below
- Include your website or portfolio
2. Review
- We review your studio and reply by email
3. Trade Account
- We set up or upgrade your Trade Account
- Sign in to see partner pricing
4. First project
- Order samples, reserve a lot, send photos when it's done
Questions from designers
Does it cost anything to join?
No. Studio Partners is free.
Do you pay commissions or referral fees?
Not at this time. The program's value is trade pricing, service and exposure for your studio.
I already have a Trade Account. Do I need to apply?
Yes, please send the form and tell us you have an account. We'll add Studio Partner benefits to it.
What do you need for a featured project?
Good photos of the finished space, the stones used, and your permission to publish them with credit to your studio. We check every feature with you before it goes live.
Can my client order directly?
Yes. Your client can order on the site, or you can order on your Trade Account and have it shipped to them.
Join Studio Partners
Tell us about your studio and the projects you're working on. We review every application and reply by email.