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:: Interiors: Raji Radhakrishnan's Eclectic Mix ::
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:: Interiors: Raji Radhakrishnan's Eclectic Mix ::
:: Interiors: Raji Radhakrishnan’s Eclectic Mix ::
30-year-old Raji Radhakrishnan from Kerala makes mask herself, helping Corona Warriors with their efforts | केरल की 30 वर्षीय दिव्यांग राजी राधाकृष्णन खुद बनाती हैं मास्क, अपने मेहनत से कर रहीं कोरोना वॉरियर्स की मदद Hindi News Women Lifestyle 30 year old Raji Radhakrishnan From Kerala Makes Mask Herself, Helping Corona Warriors With Their Efforts…
Design Insider Guide: Raji RM & Associates
Now featuring: Raji Radhakrishnan, principal of noted interior design firm Raji RM & Associates. Known for her love of architectural details and exceptional craftsmanship, this DC-based designer deftly blends lofty styles to create exceptional spaces that feel luxe yet lived-in. We quizzed Raji on her personal design inspiration as well as her fave DC hotspots.
Why do you like shopping Chairish?
Unlike many other vintage marketplaces, Chairish actually has a pretty focused collection of "modern" vintage furnishings, which is really helpful as I love and collect particularly vintage modern.
What do you love about designing with vintage decor?
The character it brings to a space.
What was your best vintage score?
A Line Vautrin poudrier I bought for a song!
{Photo by Rikki Snyder}
What are you most inspired by right now?
The Art Deco period particularly in France - Ruhlman, Ratteau, et al.
What is your golden design rule?
Always use vintage as much as possible. Good for you, good for a lot of small businesses and good for the earth.
{Photo by Rikki Snyder}
What's a design rule you love to break?
Scale and proportion - Love turning a room's scale on its head with massive murals or playing with proportions in a room by using considerably smaller or tiny (but special) objects or art and juxtaposing them with fairly large scale items.
Best way to add drama to a room?
My murals of course!
What’s your design signature?
A balanced mix of furnishings and art that tell a story.
{Photo by Marco Ricca}
What's your dream project?
Working on them right now!
Designer you most admire?
Le Corbusier.
Space you can't get out of your mind?
Le Villa Savoye.
{Photo by Rikki Snyder}
What’s your favorite local escape?
The National Gallery of Art (both East & West buildings)
Favorite local hotel?
The Jefferson, Washington D.C.
What is your favorite neighborhood restaurant (and what do you like to order there)?
Le Diplomate - their divine cheese omelette!
{Photo by Rikki Snyder}
Where is your best local perch for people watching?
The cafe at Dean & Deluca, Georgetown.
Vice you will never give up?
Wine & cheese.
What is it that you love most about your city?
How old and rich with history it is yet young and thriving at the same time.
{Photo by Rikki Snyder}
No room is complete without...?
Art.
Most important room in the house?
Living room.
A big thanks to Raji for sharing some of her design inspiration and favorites DC spots with us. Shop Raji’s Chairish favorite picks below!