Designer Trade Program

Bespoke Art & Surface Print Design for Luxury Interiors & Boutique Hotels

Designer Trade Program

High-end designers, boutique hotels, and elegant home-staging professionals choose to work with me because every piece I create is tailored to their exact vision. My work combines fine art with coordinated surface print design, giving you a complete, cohesive family of patterns and artwork that can be applied across custom interiors with precision.

I create original signature artwork that becomes the basis for a coordinated suite of surface print designs. You provide the colour palette, dimensions of the primary artwork, initial thoughts on fabric or application, and any reference photos available. I then create a central artwork piece along with matching surface patterns, giving you a complete set of assets that elevates even the most discerning client project.

The process is collaborative yet streamlined. You receive clarity at every stage, along with review images of the finished artwork before anything moves into production. My commitment is simple: if you or your client do not truly love the finished piece, there is no payment due. Every designer who has commissioned work has been delighted, yet the guarantee remains because I believe bespoke art should feel completely right.

✨ If you don’t LOVE it, you don’t pay for it!

I once watched an art competition reveal where both the sitter and the institution were visibly disappointed by the commissioned portrait. The experience reaffirmed my commitment: if a client does not truly love their finished piece, there is no payment due. Before painting, I share the general direction I envision, based on our discussions and the collateral the designer provides. Once the original piece is complete, you receive detailed images for review. To date, every client has been delighted with their finished piece, but if someone ever isn’t, they owe nothing, and I simply retain the work.

Trade Benefits

Working with me provides several advantages for interior designers and boutique hospitality teams.

• Access to custom artwork created precisely to your project’s palette and aesthetic
• Coordinated surface print designs based on the original piece, allowing full-room cohesion
• A reliable creative partner who works with precision, consistency, and a deep understanding of high-end interiors
• The assurance that your client only pays if they genuinely love the finished artwork
• Flexibility to create single statements or full interior collections

Trade Pricing Structure

The Designer Trade Program offers two levels of preferred rates:

Single Pieces
Designers receive a 30 percent trade discount on the retail price for individual commissioned artworks. This allows you to package and present the piece to your client with your preferred margin already protected.

Collections
For multi-piece projects or collections that include surface print designs, designers receive a 50 percent trade discount. This structure supports cohesive interior concepts where artwork and coordinated patterns appear across curtains, cushions, wall panels, and other custom pieces.

This tiered approach ensures you always have the flexibility to meet client expectations while maintaining profitable project margins.

Surface Print Designs – Coordinate the Look

Surface print designs allow your interior projects to achieve a level of cohesion, elegance, and custom detail that cannot be matched with off-the-shelf patterns. Each design I create begins with an original artwork piece and is then developed into a coordinated family of prints that can be applied across textiles, wall surfaces, and decorative elements. This gives you the ability to carry a unified aesthetic throughout a space, whether you are styling a boutique hotel suite, elevating a luxury residence, or preparing a property for high-end staging.

Soft Furnishings

• Curtains
• Roman blinds
• Sheer drapery
• Upholstery fabrics
• Accent cushions
• Throw pillows
• Bolsters
• Bed runners
• Duvet covers
• Quilts
• Bed linens
• Decorative throws

Wall Applications

• Wallpaper
• Wall murals
• Textured wall panels
• Acoustic panels with printed fabric
• Canvas wall coverings
• Fabric-wrapped feature panels

Furniture Accents

• Upholstered chairs and sofas
• Ottomans and footstools
• Headboards
• Dining chair backs
• Banquette seating
• Custom bench cushions

Hard Surface & Decorative Items

• Custom lampshades
• Printed window films for privacy
• Printed roller blinds
• Table runners
• Placemats
• Napkins
• Decorative fabric screens
• Room dividers
• Printed acoustic baffles
• Hospitality menu covers
• Cabinet or wardrobe interior linings (boutique hotel detail)

Commercial & Boutique Hotel Uses

• Coordinated spa textiles
• Lounge cushions and daybed upholstery
• Boutique-hotel bedding sets
• Signature lobby feature walls
• Meeting-room soft surfaces
• Custom-pattern poolside fabrics
• Accent elements for VIP suites

Home Staging & Luxury Residential Projects

• Statement cushions matching artwork
• Coordinated drapery for photoshoots
• Printed fabric panels for feature moments
• Custom textiles for styled bedrooms
• Style-cohesive soft furnishings for property listings

Private Commission Rights with Full Copyright Assignment

Each commissioned piece is created as a true one-of-one artwork. Upon completion and final payment, full copyright ownership is assigned to you, ensuring the artwork and its coordinated surface print designs remain exclusively yours. No other client will ever receive access to the original artwork, its patterns, or any derivative designs. This level of exclusivity gives you complete creative freedom and the confidence that your project features a uniquely crafted piece that belongs solely to your client’s space.

Designer Courier Process

Your commissioned artwork is prepared with the same level of care used throughout the creative process. Each piece is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity and all supporting documentation required for its safe transport. Once packaged, it will be ready for collection by the courier you or your client prefer to use.

Selecting, booking, and paying for transport, including insurance, customs duties, and any local taxes, remains entirely with you as the designer or project lead. I can provide introductions to trusted, reputable art couriers who specialise in handling high-value pieces to support your arrangements.

This structure offers you complete control over scheduling, logistics, and service level, ensuring the artwork is transported securely and arrives in perfect condition for installation.

✨ Let’s Create Magic Together!

My work exists to support your creative vision and bring a deeper sense of artistry to the spaces you shape. I approach every commission with genuine passion for beautiful interiors and a clear understanding of the professional demands you navigate, from client expectations to deadlines and technical specifications. Each artwork and surface print collection is crafted with care, precision, and respect for your process, giving you coordinated pieces you can present with confidence to even the most discerning clients. I value the trust designers place in me and consider every project a true collaboration, built on excellence, clarity, and a shared commitment to creating interiors that feel unforgettable.

Next Steps..?

I invite you to get in touch. It would be my honour to collaborate with you on something truly special.

My direct email is:  Bella@BellaStJohn.com

Ms Bella St John

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