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.

My son inherited my father's Navy memorabilia. TF put them in a beautiful framd and shadow box…read more They did an excellent job! I had to pay a slight fee for a Christmas rush job, but they delivered on time. I got a lot of value for my money. Highly recommended!

Cannot say enough good about this frame shop. The people who work here are truly excellent at…read moretheir job... they frame incredibly valuable pieces for the Smithsonian and other impressive clients and bring that expertise to any art piece you might bring in. I do a lot of silk embroidery. Each piece takes me up to a year. There are few places left in America that know how to frame work like this, but Total Framing is one. They do an EXCEPTIONAL job. Today, I have a large silk scarf I am bringing to them to frame and I've no doubt they'll do their usual brilliant work. These are people you can trust with anything.

Small business. Nice guy. There's an art to his work…read more I had a sentimental family painting to frame. I described what I was looking for and he (patiently & willingly) helped me find the right frame & matting. The finished product exceeded my expectations. I don't think it was the easiest painting to match. Good work.

The owner Gil is amazing! He does absolutely great work at amazingly fair prices compared to most…read moreframe shops in the DMV. Highly recommend him.

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!

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.

A beautiful frame for an important piece of art was created by the owner for me. I appreciated the…read moreattention to detail and patience with working with me to get it "just right." The Frame Factory provided me with the perfect frame at an affordable price. I will be back soon!

They do a great job and are very helpful in designing a frame that works for the artwork. They've…read morebeen in business for a long time, decades, so others obviously agree, too.

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 !!

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 care about your art, run (don't walk) to Art Frame Solutions! After considering multiple…read moreframing shops, we walked into this gem and instantly knew we were in the right place. Leslie was juggling another customer when we arrived, but instead of being annoyed, I was fascinated--watching her expertly guide someone through the framing process was like witnessing a masterclass. By the time it was our turn, I had zero doubts we were in great hands. We brought in a gold-on-cowhide Garuda from Thailand and had a vision: two panes of glass with a sleek, minimal frame. Leslie was meticulous, explaining every step, recommending plexiglass over glass, and even hunting down a hard-to-find frame to complete the look. When my husband spotted a small area that needed repair, she reassured us that Omer, the conservator, would handle it with care. Fast forward 1.5 months--Garuda is back, beautifully repaired, mounted, and framed to perfection. They went above and beyond, and we couldn't be happier. Forget those big-box stores with their clueless student workers--if your art matters, Art Frame Solutions is the only place to go!

They did a fantastic job with a very valuable print and I will go back every time I need something…read moreto be framed.

The folks are Total Framing are warm, welcoming, and super helpful. And they do great work to top…read moreit off. We're thrilled with three prints that we recently had framed. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them!

Super helpful staff and their creative input has helped so much with determining the frame/mat…read morecombos for so many projects - my family has loved every single piece! The quality of the frames and work has also been excellent

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.