I've been meaning to write a review for this shop but it didn't cross my mind until my buddy…read morecomplimented the the picture they framed for me. The owner (he seemed liked the owner) was happy to accept my Groupon and didn't make it awkward once I told him I had one...uncommon nowadays. My wife had a piece framed from a similarly named shop, when we lived in Vienna...not sure if it's the same owners. I should learn to frame for hobby :)

I highly recommend this place to anyone who has a piece of art they value and want treated with…read moreexceptional care! I purchased two canvas paintings in Nicaragua and brought them home to have custom framed for some dear friends. They did an amazing job in working with the uneven canvas shape and fragile nature of the pieces. They helped me pick a double mat and frame that matched the one of a kind pieces. I could not have been more pleased with the work!!! They were very patient with me and I really appreciated their professional opinions. I will bring anything I need done here from now on!

Mark and his team have done a brilliant job of framing the paintings in our house. We have brought…read morein paintings in old frames that often look tired and outdated. The team cheerfully and patiently works with us in choosing new frames and mats that bring our art back to life. They provide acid free matting but also be sure to ask for museum glass! The framing we have had done here has brought us much happiness over the years.

I dropped in at Design Frames with a set of four prints (no appointment needed) and came away so…read morehappy to have found a framing workshop locally where everyone is so attentive, expert, dedicated, and helpful. I greatly enjoyed working with Kaily, a framer with technical expertise and terrific aesthetic sensibility. With Kaily's assistance I was able to compare frame styles and materials, mat colors and combinations, glass choices and sealing techniques. Kaily offered great suggestions that really moved us along from discussing my vague ideas to making decisions that moved the project steadily closer to the attractive and thoughtfully framed pieces I hoped for. I never felt rushed. I felt very welcome in the studio shop. The staff (owner and associates) worked as a team to bring the project together. My artworks are beautifully framed using quality materials that enhance and protect the pieces. The framing materials and style coordinate with my living room decor in a harmonious way. The process was creative and exciting, and I'm truly delighted with the finished set of framed prints. Sincere thanks to all at Design Frames!

This business is great! They have reasonable prices and quick turnaround time. I highly recommend.read more

We've been coming here for 20 years - and they never fail to deliver !!! They are a well oiled…read morefamily run machine- and when you have owners that are there day after day after day, you can feel the difference. The fact that they're also talented artists themselves really helps with the eye for design they have. Always our go to !!

I have been working with Richard for 10+ years, and brought him at least $10k of business. I had a…read morespecial 3-D project I was working on, and even showed him the frame photos. I gave him a print-out of the angular panes I needed in glass (see photo). I'm not sure how much clearer I could have been, but you be the judge. I walked him through it in detail, explaining each number and what they meant. I assumed he could either do it, or send it to someone who could. They came back as rectangles (see photo). He offered me no refund for his error, not even the spread between what I paid and his cost. He could've easily taken back the two 45" x 32" glass panes, which could've been used for other clients without issue. Instead, he cheated a long time customer out of $1750 without so much as an expression of regret.

Service, workmanship and products were great, but very expensive. I spent more than what I expected…read moreI would, but I'm very happy with the results.

Over the last three months we've had 8 large prints and oils re-framed here. All came out great!…read more Of course, it's not cheap but I bet it's still cheaper than Michael's even with their discount coupons. Talented people work in this small shop and help guide you to the right matting, frame, and glass. Recommended!

This shop is pricy, slow, over-promise customers, AND make mistakes but won't admit. The…read morecraftsmanship is average. The owner handles artworks without care. Not recommended. Would not return.

I brought in 3 paintings to get framed and I am very satisfied. The owner is very nice and helped…read moreme pick out the right type of frame for my paintings. They also sell art here. It took just over a week to get them framed and the end result was fabulous. I've never had framing done, so the price seemed a little expensive ($1,000 total) but the quality is Excellent. This is now my go to for framing.

A beautiful art gallery nestled in McLean. The sweet owners also provide framing (awesome selection…read morehere!), art restoration, and a selection of antiques in addition to displaying artwork from local artists. I came here for a gallery closing reception and was wowed by the art pieces they had. The gallery is not huge, but they fill their walls with gorgeous artwork. Nice find!

Plaza Art is my go-to store for art supplies. Though, Blick Art in downtown DC is a close second!…read more I find just about everything I need at Plaza, which is in the Pan Am Shopping Center. The staff is always friendly and helpul. I like the member discounts too. I'd go with five stars for Plaza but for two li'l reasons I'll stick with 4: - they don't stock Staedler graphite pencils, and I just can't do General graphites. - some of the colors of Holbein gouache paint have been out of stock for a while. In all fairness, this might be because these Holbeins aren't currently available from Plaza's distributor. But I keep coming back!

This stores restores my belief that the cat lover to artist pipeline is real…read more My 7-year old daughter is both so I was so happy to discover this store right before the holidays. For professional artists, this store has everything you could ever want but I found the store just as enchanting as a casual browser. I especially loved all the unique craft kits that allow children to make everything from mini food to erasers to galaxies. As a stationary lover, I was impressed with their Japanese notebook and pen selection, as well as cute kawaii accessories like a leather cat pencil case which is now my daughter's most treasured possession. The store was clean and the workers were friendly. I'll definitely be back the next time I am in the area!

If you are looking for a creative, top service and beautiful selection of custom frames, look no…read morefurther!! Preservation and Framing is the best of all worlds! Being a picky person, I can honestly say that they deliver top notch service to match all tastes! Matin is just amazing at creating stunning work and passionately suggesting new ideas. To her every customer is a VIP and she ensures full satisfaction. I am so happy with my frames!! Needless to say her ideas were more unique and beautiful than what I had initially imagined! This is my 5 star to go!!

I was in need of the restoration of a family heirloom, a painting that my 95 year old mother…read morepainted when she was just 16 in 1945. From the moment I met Abbas he inspired confidence in his knowledge and expertise. Abbas knew immediately about the paint used, the nature of the cause of the damage, and even the history of the frame. In a matter of just a few months, Abbas was able to beautifully clean the painting, restore the damaged areas, and preserving it for the long term. The colors were vibrant, the restoration was perfect such that it appeared as it was originally, and my mother was very pleased. Thank you to Abbas and the team, wonderful work! My highest recommendation!

Awesome product and customer service. Very patient explaining all of the options for the artworkread more

The folks at Newman took a lot of time and effort to show my wife and I lots of options and make…read moresure we were getting a frame that we'd be happy with. They obviously have lots of experience and the quality was far superior to other frame I've ordered recently for pretty much the same price. Highly recommended and I'll be back.