Lighting · Sculptural decorative
◆ Studio pick
Apparatus
New York
Sculptural statement fixtures — Cloud, Trapeze, Circuit. Often the hero of a room.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
14–24 weeks
Trade
Account req.
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The Working Book · 2026 edition
The sources we actually use.
A working directory of material sources, trade showrooms, and interior vendors across Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and the wider Central Coast. What you see here is a preview of the book we keep open on the studio desk.
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200+
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Categories
15
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Stone & Tile · Exotic slabs
◆ Studio pick
Aria Stone Gallery
Culver City, CA
Rare bookmatched slabs, exotic quartzites, onyx. Our source for statement stone.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
10–18 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Millwork & Cabinetry · Regional custom
◆ Studio pick
Ehrlich & Sons
Carpinteria, CA
Our local custom millwork house. Site-measured, site-installed, no middleman.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
10–16 weeks
Windows & Doors · Aluminum multi-slide
◆ Studio pick
Fleetwood
Westside Door, West LA
SoCal-manufactured lift-and-slide and multi-slide. Our default for ocean-view rooms.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
10–16 weeks
Art & Galleries · Blue-chip contemporary
◆ Studio pick
Gagosian
Beverly Hills, CA
Blue-chip contemporary. Relationships, not walk-in purchases.
Tier
Pinnacle
Kitchen & Appliances · Custom system
◆ Studio pick
Henrybuilt
Seattle (serves SoCal direct)
A complete, considered kitchen platform that integrates with millwork and storage.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
12–16 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Antiques & Vintage · 20th-century design
◆ Studio pick
JF Chen
Highland Ave, LA
One of the most serious 20th-century and Asian antique rooms in the country.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Plaster & Wall Finishes · Venetian plaster
◆ Studio pick
Kamp Studios
Los Angeles, CA
Premier SoCal plaster house — Venetian, tadelakt, lime wash. Consistent at scale.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
Site-scheduled
Rugs & Carpeting · Antique & custom
◆ Studio pick
Mansour
Melrose Ave, WeHo
Antique and custom rugs at a museum level. We go here first for estate work.
Tier
Pinnacle
Trade
Account req.
Hardware · Cast brass & bronze
◆ Studio pick
Nanz
New York
The most prestigious American hardware. We specify it when the house demands it.
Tier
Pinnacle
Lead time
12–20+ weeks
Trade
Account req.
Wellness & Spa · Cold plunge
◆ Studio pick
Renu Therapy
Costa Mesa, CA
Local cold-plunge manufacturer. Heavy-gauge tubs with medical-grade chillers.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
4–10 weeks
Fabrics & Textiles · Linens & wools
◆ Studio pick
Rogers & Goffigon
Pacific Design Center
Quiet luxury. Exceptional linens and wools that age the way we want rooms to age.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Trade
Account req.
Metalwork & Ironwork · Wrought iron
◆ Studio pick
Santa Barbara Forge + Iron
Santa Barbara, CA
SB coast specialist for wrought railings, gates, and hardware since 2005.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
8–14 weeks
Antiques & Vintage · Regional antiques
◆ Studio pick
Summerland Antique Collective
Summerland, CA
The village we come home to. Dealers who know what we're looking for before we walk in.
Tier
Mid-high
Upholstery & Drapery · 8-way hand-tied
◆ Studio pick
Upholstery Workroom, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
Trade-only upholstery since 1985. 8-way hand-tied. The gold standard.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
8–14 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Plumbing & Bath · Complete bath
◆ Studio pick
Waterworks
West Hollywood, CA
A complete luxury bath language — fittings, fixtures, tile, and hardware in one voice.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Trade
Account req.
Antiques & Vintage · Platform
1stDibs (Trade)
Online (trade accounts)
Dominant luxury marketplace. We work the dealer relationships, not the search bar.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Trade
Account req.
Metalwork & Ironwork · Italian copper & brass
Amoretti Brothers
Dealer network
Handcrafted Italian copper and brass hoods across 35+ designs.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
12–18 weeks
Stone & Tile · Tile & stone
Ann Sacks
West Hollywood & Costa Mesa
Zellige, hand-painted, and custom mosaic. A reliable first call for bath and kitchen.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
4–12 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Windows & Doors · Steel windows & doors
Arcadia
Vernon, CA
Local steel window and door manufacturer. Thin sightlines without imported freight.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
12–20 weeks
Metalwork & Ironwork · Custom range hoods
Artistic Alloys & Design
San Diego / LA / SF
Custom range hoods and architectural metal in brass, copper, zinc, and iron.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
10–16 weeks
Antiques & Vintage · Avant-garde vintage
Blackman Cruz
Highland Ave, LA
Sculpture, lighting, and objects that make a room stop apologizing.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Kitchen & Appliances · German kitchen system
Bulthaup
Beverly Blvd, LA & Santa Monica
German precision kitchen architecture. Often specified alongside a full interiors brief.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
16–24 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Stone & Tile · Cement & zellige
Cle Tile
San Francisco / CA distribution
Cement, zellige from Fez, terracotta. A go-to for hand-made character.
Tier
Mid-high
Lead time
6–14 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Wellness & Spa · Infrared sauna
Clearlight Saunas
Direct-to-consumer
Medical-grade infrared sauna cabins that install cleanly into a wellness suite.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
4–8 weeks
Upholstery & Drapery · Drapery & shades
Custom Drapery SB
Santa Barbara, CA
Since 1986. 500+ fabrics in-stock — the largest curated window collection in SB.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
4–8 weeks
Plaster & Wall Finishes · Handpainted wallcovering
de Gournay
Pacific Design Center
Handpainted chinoiserie and scenic panels on silk. A dining-room moment.
Tier
Pinnacle
Lead time
14–24 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Fabrics & Textiles · Heavy linens
de Le Cuona
Pacific Design Center
Heavy linens, cashmeres, hand-loomed goods with architectural hand-feel.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Trade
Account req.
Plumbing & Bath · German precision
Dornbracht
Snyder Diamond (SoCal)
Precision-engineered fittings. The spa products are the reason we come back.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Trade
Account req.
Hardware · Broad customizable range
Emtek
City of Industry, CA
The SELECT customizable line gives good design a California-made, stocked-parts option.
Tier
Mid-high
Lead time
Stock–6 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Stone & Tile · Antique & reclaimed
Exquisite Surfaces
West Hollywood, CA
Antique reclaimed stone and terra cotta. Centuries-old surfaces for new walls and floors.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
12–20 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Plaster & Wall Finishes · Pigment-rich paint
Farrow & Ball
Own showroom + retailers
Deeply pigmented paint across 132 historic colors. Depth you can read at dusk.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
Stock
Upholstery & Drapery · Regional custom
Fred's Upholstery
Santa Barbara, CA
36+ years serving the Santa Barbara luxury market. Antique reupholstery without tears.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
6–12 weeks
Art & Galleries · Art fair
Frieze Los Angeles
February / March
The essential LA fair. We plan estate-scale acquisition calendars around it.
Antiques & Vintage · Belgian & European
Galerie Half
Melrose Ave, LA
Belgian and European antiques, mid-century, and a reliably calm eye.
Tier
High-end
Upholstery & Drapery · Luxury drapery
GP Drapery
Los Angeles & Dallas
Luxury residential and hospitality drapery with hand-turned hems.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
6–10 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Art & Galleries · Major contemporary
Hauser & Wirth
DTLA, CA
Major contemporary and modern, with scale to match estate-sized commissions.
Tier
Pinnacle
Stone & Tile · California-made tile
Heath Ceramics
Los Angeles, CA
Iconic California handmade ceramic tile. Architectural-scale dimensional work.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
6–12 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Fabrics & Textiles · Wools & cashmere
Holland & Sherry
Pacific Design Center
Finest wools, horsehair, cashmere. Often specified for library and primary-suite work.
Tier
Pinnacle
Trade
Account req.
Wellness & Spa · Air purification
IQAir
HVAC specialists
Swiss-engineered whole-house air purification. Our default in fire-country homes.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
Site-scheduled
Plumbing & Bath · Sculptural basins
Kallista
Kohler Experience Center, WeHo
Sculptural basins and designer collaborations. Read as art at the sink.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Trade
Account req.
Millwork & Cabinetry · Full-service
Keystone Millworks
Sun Valley, CA
Full-service cabinetry, doors, and windows under one shop roof.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
10–18 weeks
Millwork & Cabinetry · Closets
LA Closet Design
Los Angeles, CA
Celebrity and UHNW closet work at a craftsmanship level the chains cannot match.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
10–14 weeks
Kitchen & Appliances · Heritage range
La Cornue
Luxury appliance dealers
The custom-built French range as kitchen centerpiece. Never quietly.
Tier
Pinnacle
Lead time
14–22 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Fabrics & Textiles · English heritage
Lee Jofa
Pacific Design Center
English heritage prints plus the Groundworks line for contemporary rooms.
Tier
High-end
Trade
Account req.
Lighting · Iconic decorative
Lindsey Adelman Studio
New York
The Branching Bubble series. Pricing and lead time match the icon status.
Tier
Pinnacle
Lead time
12–20+ weeks
Trade
Account req.
Lighting · Lighting control
Lutron HomeWorks / Ketra
Certified SoCal integrators
Whole-home control plus Ketra's circadian tunable-white (1400K–10000K).
Tier
Ultra-premium
Trade
Account req.
Windows & Doors · Folding & sliding
NanaWall
Gardena, CA (design studio)
Folding, sliding, stacking, and frameless systems for indoor-outdoor dissolve.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
10–14 weeks
Antiques & Vintage · Wabi-sabi
Obsolete
Main St, Venice
Wabi-sabi: European antiques and primitives. A material-honest sensibility.
Tier
High-end
Fabrics & Textiles · Outdoor performance
Perennials
Pacific Design Center
Premium performance fabric that actually feels like an indoor textile.
Tier
High-end
Trade
Account req.
Art & Galleries · Photography
Peter Fetterman Gallery
Bergamot Station, Santa Monica
World-class photography. Where we source the quiet pieces for primary suites.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Plaster & Wall Finishes · Grasscloth & textures
Phillip Jeffries
Luxury wallcovering dealers
Largest US specialty wallcovering library — grasscloth, metallic, textured naturals.
Tier
High-end
Trade
Account req.
Fabrics & Textiles · French artisanal
Pierre Frey
Pacific Design Center
French artisanal prints including the Braquenie archive.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Trade
Account req.
Windows & Doors · Iron doors & pivots
Pinky's Iron Doors
Los Angeles (by appointment)
Steel windows, doors, and oversized pivots with showroom availability in LA.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
8–14 weeks
Kitchen & Appliances · English joinery
Plain English
UK (serves SoCal direct)
English hand-painted joinery. Pairs with Shaws fireclay and unlacquered brass.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
14–20 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Plaster & Wall Finishes · Lime wash & Roman Clay
Portola Paints
Los Angeles, CA
Roman Clay and lime wash mixed for SoCal light. The colors behave outdoors.
Tier
Mid-high
Lead time
Stock
Hardware · Sand-cast bronze
Rocky Mountain Hardware
Idaho
Sand-cast solid bronze. Earns its weight on rustic and Mediterranean work.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
6–10 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Hardware · Cast metal
SA Baxter
New York
Cast bronze, brass, and nickel silver. Hand-finished and uncompromising.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
10–16 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Lighting · Regional artisan
Santa Barbara Lighting Co.
Santa Barbara, CA
Handmade fixtures rooted in Santa Barbara's architectural heritage. Local, and it shows.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
8–14 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Rugs & Carpeting · Wall-to-wall & area
Stark Carpet
Pacific Design Center
Wall-to-wall luxury plus area rugs. Where we spec sisal that won't embarrass anyone.
Tier
High-end
Trade
Account req.
Kitchen & Appliances · Integrated appliances
Sub-Zero / Wolf / Cove
Sub-Zero Group West, Costa Mesa
The integrated appliance package our kitchens default to, with Trade Specifier support.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Trade
Account req.
Hardware · Silicon bronze
Sun Valley Bronze
Idaho
Handcrafted silicon bronze. Pairs beautifully with plaster walls.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
8–12 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Stone & Tile · Terracotta
Tabarka Studio
SoCal showrooms
Reclaimed and new terracotta in French and Moroccan traditions.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
8–16 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Rugs & Carpeting · Custom hand-tufted
Tai Ping
LA design reps
Ultra-luxury custom hand-tufted and hand-knotted rugs engineered to a drawing.
Tier
Pinnacle
Trade
Account req.
Wellness & Spa · Steam & contrast
ThermaSol
Luxury plumbing dealers
Steam generators plus cold-plunge and contrast therapy integration.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
4–8 weeks
Plumbing & Bath · French couture
THG Paris
Luxury plumbing dealers
Crystal (Baccarat collaboration), porcelain, and genuine couture-level fittings.
Tier
Pinnacle
Trade
Account req.
Lighting · Handcrafted decorative
Urban Electric Co.
Charleston, SC (SoCal reps)
Handcrafted, highly customizable fixtures. Our default for considered custom work.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
10–20 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Plumbing & Bath · Freestanding tubs
Victoria + Albert
UK (luxury dealer network)
Volcanic-limestone freestanding tubs. Warmer to the touch than the alternatives.
Tier
High-end
Trade
Account req.
Lighting · Designer collections
Visual Comfort & Co.
SoCal showrooms
Parent of Aerin, Kelly Wearstler, and Chapman & Myers lines. Broad and dependable.
Tier
Mid-high
Lead time
Stock–10 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Stone & Tile · Stone & porcelain
Walker Zanger
Sun Valley (HQ), CA
Natural stone and porcelain with direct Italian and Turkish quarry relationships.
Tier
High-end
Lead time
8–16 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Millwork & Cabinetry · Custom residential
Woodperfect
Santa Ana, CA
Premier SoCal custom millwork for luxury residential. Executes complex detail cleanly.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Lead time
12–20 weeks
Trade
Account req.
Rugs & Carpeting · Custom & Moroccan
Woven Accents
Melrose Ave, WeHo
Custom, antique, Moroccan, and tribal. Deep bench for layered rooms.
Tier
Ultra-premium
Trade
Account req.
Behind the curtain
The full list — Cerro’s notes, direct trade contacts, and lead-time realities — lives in the downloadable book.
For the trade
A primer on trade accounts.
Who qualifies
Licensed designers, architects, and builders with a California business license, resale certificate, and a portfolio or credential (ASID, IIDA, AIA). Most luxury showrooms require all three at the first visit.
Typical discounts
American furniture brands 30–50% off list · fabric 30–50% · rugs 20–40% · lighting 30–40% · plumbing 20–40% · hardware 25–40%. European imports are tighter (10–25%). Accessories hover around 20–40%.
Terms & lead times
Most showrooms require 50% deposit, balance on delivery. Net-30 is earned, not offered. Italian stone and custom upholstery realistically run 12–20 weeks — plan for it, budget for it, and specify backups.
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