John M. Lester, a native Delawarean, is a graduate in both business from Beacom College in Delaware and in design from The Philadelphia Museum College of Art in Pennsylvania. He has served as the owner and head designer of Design Ideas Inc. for the past 28 years. He has also served as the Chairman of City of Lewes commercial Architectural Review commission for the last 22 years. John is a member of the steering committee for 'Art in Bloom', a citywide initiative to bring public art to the city of Lewes. He is also the recipient of the Lewes Historical Society award for outstanding historic preservation and design.
John is a preeminent designer, state-wide, of custom homes, remodeling projects, restorations, room additions and light commercial projects. Over the years, his work has been featured extensively in both local and national publications.