Ya but in some fields you cannot mix this blood. There are laws protecting homeowners. Kinda like a Laywer giving money to a judge. Besides if the home owner ever became aware of his architech or designer takeing money from a sub might not be in there best interests.

I know if i were to bid out a job and found out that the contractor that i was pursueded to go with by my designer was taking a kickback, I wouldnt think i would realy want either of them on the job. The kickback might be more important than the Qualty of workmanship on the job.