Divide & Conquer by Raji Radhakrishnan

A view of a corner of the living room in an apartment I designed in DC’s West End earlier this year. This was for a dream client with the most genteel demeanor, one who sets the standard as to how clients should be. Saying that designing his apartment was a pleasure would be an understatement. He already loved the mix I do, so that came naturally. But, the catch was, while we both have very classical and modern tastes, the apartment itself is a very contemporary glass and steel kind of place. In addition, what was challenging was the enormous scale of some of the walls in these rooms. 

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Taming them became a priority and a large scale mural alone was not the perfect solution as it would only become more overwhelming. I knew I had to divide and conquer which was the right strategy and the first step to take. So I had the wall divided in three parts with simple, vertical pilaster like moldings before the center area got the mural he loved. What it did was not only tame the largess of the wall to a more human scale, but, by selecting the right type of vertical moldings it also bridged the gap between the very contemporary space and the more classical gestures we both wanted to add. Call it a peaceful and amicable union of two worlds borne almost a century ago from the same principles of architecture and design.  🍂 🍂 🍂 Stay tuned for more views of this room in the next post. 

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Antiquities in Modern Spaces by Raji Radhakrishnan

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I often get asked how to mix traditional antiquities in Modern interiors. It’s very simple. Treat them as what they are - priceless art - but make them connect and relevant for today. In this case that meant an elevated poise in conversation with another old word soul - the Mural. An apartment I designed for a traveling woman who had collected art and antiquities from around the world yet wanted a very modern space that was relaxing and connected with the Kalorama neighborhood (DC). This project has been published a few times including in @homeanddesigndc and @luxemagazine and is on our website’s press section 🥀 #photography by @rikkisnyder

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Color by Raji Radhakrishnan

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When the clients say, we love color! Do you pull all the stops or do you release strong doses strategically?? Guess what we chose to do - here, some details of their family room with our bespoke rug. #rajirmrugs

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Details by Raji Radhakrishnan

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But, it is the non-essential pieces that make your heart sing! .

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Henry Moore by Raji Radhakrishnan

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When the clients have a world class collection of art including a whole set of Henry Moores, do you play with it? Or do you play with it? Photography by @rikkisnyder Design by #rajirmdesign .

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Happy days by Raji Radhakrishnan

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When you have a daughter who starts counting the number of days for her next birthday the very next day after her birthday was celebrated, you know you have to begin the celebration about a month ahead! Well, we also had my husband’s brother and family visiting us so we had good reason to. I personally was so thankful and had to celebrate that my ear infection spared me for the day and allowed me an almost pain free day to enjoy with family and of course I took up the chance to wear this #nozari Kanjeevaram for all the above reasons. A blue shot with black and a black temple border lined with red and orange peacock motifs was perfect for the occasion. A memorable evening with family and the children especially with my niece who I adore! How brilliant children are these days?!! Swipe to see photos 💙🧡 #dilvilpyarvyar2019 .

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Arts & Crafts by Raji Radhakrishnan

At our client installation this week, a DC rowhouse filled with the most beautiful and thoughtful things for a husband and wife history buffs... details of a bespoke rug for their family room. Inspired by the Arts and Crafts period and particularly the Wiener Werkstatte movement, this project was a labor of love and it shows when the client says how much they LOVE everything! .

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