BVL Design
Introduction: B.V. Lester Design offers the absolute finest interior design and museum /conservation custom framing service available. With over 27 years of professional experience, the B.V. Lester Design custom framing team has served as primary consultant for the design, custom framing, installation and display of collections and exhibits for many notable local, national and international artists , businesses and organizations. Our commercial clientele include Freddie Mac, Washington Sports and Entertainment, The Smithsonian Institution, The National Zoo and Howard University’s College of Medicine and School of Law.
We have equally served our individual clientele with exceptional interior design, presentation and custom framing services with an utmost attention to detail and a satisfaction guaranteed promise.
Our internal environments are much more than mere shelter, they should lift us emotionally and spiritually. We excel at helping to invigorate your home or office so that the resultant environments can invigorate you.
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35 years in business
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Allison T.
May 8, 2016
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Picture Hanging and Art Installation
Yolanda C.
Apr 8, 2016
B. Lester has been my curator and framer for almost 20 years. He has framed about 30 paintings for me and has also assisted me in better understanding what I should purchase based on my taste and interest. I don't know if it is because he trained as an architect or just because he is truly an artist himself, but my frames are so incredible that often people comment on both the paintings and the framing simultaneously. I have had numerous visitors ask me for the name of my framer...I almost didn't want to share but I did and they now have beautifully framed paintings in their homes or businesses.
I also appreciate Lester's professionalism and willingness to go that extra mile. He takes his time and gets to know your piece before deciding on the right frame. Be patient. The outcome is worth it!
Rosslyn S.
Apr 11, 2016
I first started with Barry as a customer. He did an amazing job on several art pieces that i asked him to frame. When i say amazing it means that he did a great job on framing, paid attention to detail and provided excellent customer service. I also had the privilege of assisting him with the design and physical restructuring of one of his business locations. The newly designed space was always getting lots of positive feedback from customers. The relaxed, beautiful and sophisticated vibe Barry created was one of the reasons why the event space was so successful. I often refer friends, and they refer there friends to Barry because he's an excellent craftsman, he listens to his customers and always strives to provide his clients with a positive experience whether its designing a space, redesigning a run down business enterprise or framing timeless and elaborate pieces of art. Barry is the best!!!
Franklin J.
Apr 11, 2016
Barry Lester has framed dozens of pieces of artwork for me and every one of them has been outstanding! In addition to being an expert in conservation framing (to ensure that the value of my artwork is maintained), he also is great at framing in a manner that enhances the beauty of the artwork. In fact, my wife says that Mr. Lester is an artist himself because of his keen eye for framing. Lastly, Mr. Lester was the first to provide me with information about art's secondary market and how to realistically think about the value of artwork. He has been great in both framing and helping me to understand how my artwork can be a source of joy for my family and a potential asset. I highly recommend Mr. Lester as he his knowledgeable, honest, and highly skilled. When guest visit my house, they are consistently stunned by the beauty of Mr. Lester's work.
Joann F.
Apr 17, 2016
I have known Barry for over 30 years. He has always selected art work, framing and design that is beautiful and very appropriate for my numerous projects. Barry started helping me with personal artwork for friends, relatives, and my home. We broadened our relationship to my professional environment over the last ten years, which has exposed his work to so many others who continuously ask me for his contact information. He is excellent, and has a keen eye for design. I highly recommend him, you will be pleased with his work, professionalism, and lastly his personality. A great guy and wonderful person.
Jo Ann F.