Browse by Vendor

Explore material catalogs from specific manufacturers and brands in Palett's curated library.

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Sometimes you need to explore a specific manufacturer's full catalog—whether you're loyal to a brand, need to match existing materials, or want to compare options from known vendors.

Available Vendors

Palett's curated library includes 70+ leading interior design vendors with over 340,000 materials:

Top Vendors by Catalog Size

Lighting (54,000+ total):

  • WAC Lighting (24,500 products) - Architectural and residential lighting
  • RBW (19,700 products) - Contemporary lighting fixtures

Rugs & Textiles (68,000+ total):

  • Loloi (23,800 products) - Rugs and textiles for residential and commercial
  • Schumacher (13,000 products) - Luxury fabrics and wallcoverings
  • Kravet (9,900 products) - Designer fabrics and trimmings
  • Carnegie Fabrics (9,700 products) - Commercial textiles

Wall Finishes (96,000+ total):

  • FilzFelt (20,000 products) - Architectural felt panels
  • Wallshoppe (12,400 products) - Designer wallpapers
  • Chasing Paper (9,500 products) - Removable wallpaper
  • York Wallcoverings (9,300 products) - Residential and commercial wallcoverings

Flooring & Carpet (74,000+ total):

  • Interface (16,200 products) - Sustainable modular carpet
  • Milliken (9,400 products) - Commercial flooring
  • Shaw Contract (7,000 products) - Commercial carpet and flooring
  • TURF (7,800 products) - Artificial turf and outdoor surfaces

Hardware & Fixtures (44,000+ total):

  • Baldwin (9,900 products) - Luxury door hardware
  • Top Knobs (7,000 products) - Decorative hardware
  • Amerock (6,700 products) - Cabinet hardware
  • Moen (6,300 products) - Plumbing fixtures

Tile (35,000+ total):

  • Fireclay Tile (6,100 products) - Artisan ceramic tile
  • And more specialty tile manufacturers

Other Notable Vendors

  • ECOS Paints (7,200 products) - Zero-VOC paints and finishes
  • Tarkett - Resilient commercial flooring
  • Bobrick - Commercial washroom accessories
  • Emser Tile - Ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone

Browsing a Vendor's Catalog

Method 1: Vendor Filter in Search

  1. Open search (⌘K or click search bar)
  2. Click "Filters"
  3. Select "Vendor"
  4. Choose one or more vendors
  5. (Optional) Add other filters: Category, price, material type
  6. Browse results

Example:

  • Vendor: Interface
  • Category: Carpet
  • Price: $25-40/sq yd
  • Result: Interface's commercial carpet tile options in your budget

Method 2: Direct Vendor Search

  1. Type vendor name in search: "WAC Lighting"
  2. Press Enter
  3. Palett automatically filters to that vendor
  4. Refine with additional keywords or filters

Example:

  • Search: "Loloi rugs transitional style"
  • Result: Loloi's transitional rug collection

Method 3: AI Chat

Ask the AI assistant:

  • "Show me all Interface carpet tiles"
  • "Browse Schumacher fabrics for a modern living room"
  • "What lighting does WAC have for kitchens?"

Why Browse by Vendor?

1. Brand Loyalty & Familiarity

Scenario: You've used a vendor successfully on past projects

Benefit:

  • You know their quality standards
  • Familiar with lead times and customer service
  • Trust their specifications and certifications

Example: Interior designer always specs Interface for commercial carpet

  • Search: "Interface"
  • Filter: Category → Carpet, Style → Contemporary
  • Quickly find new options from trusted vendor

2. Matching Existing Materials

Scenario: Client wants to add to or coordinate with existing finishes

Benefit:

  • Ensure color/finish consistency
  • Match product lines and collections
  • Guarantee compatible specifications

Example: Client has Baldwin hardware throughout home, needs more for addition

  • Search: "Baldwin"
  • Filter: Finish → Oil-Rubbed Bronze
  • Find matching pieces from same manufacturer

3. Specified Vendor Requirements

Scenario: Architect or developer has pre-approved vendor list

Benefit:

  • Stay within project requirements
  • Simplify procurement and approval process
  • Meet specified quality standards

Example: Commercial project allows only Greenguard-certified vendors

  • Filter: Vendor → Interface, Shaw Contract, Milliken
  • Filter: Certifications → Greenguard Gold
  • Browse compliant options

4. Unique Product Lines

Scenario: Vendor has specialized offerings unavailable elsewhere

Benefit:

  • Access unique styles or materials
  • Leverage vendor's specialty or innovation
  • Differentiate your design

Example: FilzFelt for architectural felt applications

  • Search: "FilzFelt"
  • Browse: Acoustic panels, 3D wall tiles, custom installations
  • Find options not available from other manufacturers

5. Budget Tier Targeting

Scenario: Project has specific budget requirements

Benefit:

  • Focus on vendors at right price point
  • Save time by avoiding over/under-budget options
  • Present cohesive pricing to client

Examples:

  • Luxury tier: Schumacher, Kravet, Visual Comfort
  • Mid-tier: Loloi, Fireclay Tile, Moen
  • Value tier: TURF, York Wallcoverings, Amerock

Vendor Search Strategies

Strategy 1: Comprehensive Catalog Review

When to use: Starting a new project, need full range of options

Steps:

  1. Select vendor (e.g., "Loloi")
  2. Don't add filters initially
  3. Sort by "Newest First" to see latest collections
  4. Browse to understand full product range
  5. Save interesting items to boards
  6. Refine with filters as needed

Strategy 2: Targeted Product Search

When to use: Know exactly what you need from a specific vendor

Steps:

  1. Search with vendor + product type: "Interface carpet tile"
  2. Add specific filters (size, color, performance rating)
  3. Compare narrowed results
  4. Select finalist and add to board

Strategy 3: Cross-Vendor Comparison

When to use: Evaluating multiple manufacturers for same product

Steps:

  1. Search: Product type without vendor (e.g., "pendant lighting")
  2. Filter: Select 3-4 vendors (WAC, RBW, Visual Comfort, etc.)
  3. Same filters for all: Price range, style, finish
  4. Compare offerings side-by-side
  5. Create comparison board with best from each

Strategy 4: Collection Deep Dive

When to use: Client loves a specific collection, need coordinating pieces

Steps:

  1. Find one product from collection
  2. Note collection name in product details
  3. Search: "[Vendor] [Collection Name]"
  4. Browse all products in that collection
  5. Save full collection to board for cohesive selection

Vendor-Specific Tips

Commercial Vendors

Interface, Shaw Contract, Milliken, Carnegie Fabrics

What to know:

  • Focus on performance specs (Wyzenbeek, CAL 117, etc.)
  • Check certifications (LEED, NSF 140, Cradle to Cradle)
  • Minimum order quantities may apply
  • Lead times typically 2-6 weeks

Filters to use:

  • Performance ratings
  • Certifications
  • Commercial vs. residential grade

Residential Vendors

Loloi, Schumacher, Fireclay Tile, WAC Lighting

What to know:

  • Emphasis on aesthetics and design
  • Broader style variety
  • Stock availability varies
  • Typically quicker lead times (1-4 weeks)

Filters to use:

  • Style and aesthetic categories
  • Color and finish
  • Room type or use case

Sustainable Vendors

Interface, FilzFelt, ECOS Paints, Tarkett

What to know:

  • Strong environmental commitments
  • Comprehensive sustainability data
  • Third-party certifications
  • May cost premium but offer long-term value

Filters to use:

  • Certifications (LEED, FSC, Declare Label)
  • Recycled content percentage
  • VOC levels

Vendor Comparison Tool

Create side-by-side comparisons:

  1. Search by category (e.g., "carpet tile")
  2. Filter to 2-3 vendors you want to compare
  3. Add price range and other specs
  4. Select products from each vendor (checkbox)
  5. Click "Compare"
  6. View side-by-side: Specs, pricing, lead times, certifications

Use case: Present client with options at different price points from reputable vendors

Discovering New Vendors

In Palett Library

Browse "All Vendors":

  1. Open vendor filter
  2. Scroll through full list
  3. Click vendors you haven't explored
  4. Discover new brands and specialties

Ask AI

"What vendors have sustainable wall finishes?" "Which lighting vendors specialize in commercial spaces?" "Show me boutique rug vendors"

AI will recommend relevant vendors and explain their specialties.

Vendor Profiles

Each vendor in our library includes:

  • Brand Overview: Company background and specialties
  • Product Categories: What they manufacture
  • Total Products: Size of their catalog in Palett
  • Price Range: Budget tier (value, mid, luxury)
  • Lead Times: Typical shipping timeframes
  • Certifications: Common certifications across products
  • Contact Info: Website, sales rep info, showrooms

Access: Click any vendor name in search results or filters

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Need help finding a specific vendor or product? Chat with us (bottom right) or email support@palett.space.

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