{
  "id": 17223843,
  "title": "Inside Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s Kolkata mansion: 7,250 sq ft of maximalist luxury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/inside-sabyasachi-mukherjees-kolkata-mansion-7-250-sq-ft-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T12:30:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-lifestyle",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/inside-sabyasachi-mukherjees-kolkata-mansion-7250-sq-ft-of-maximalist-luxury-10943110/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sabyasachi Mukherjee's 7,250-square-foot Kolkata mansion is a testament to maximalist luxury. The home is a kaleidoscope of jade-green walls, antique furniture, elaborate textiles, hand-painted foliage, and curious collectibles. Each corner reveals a new element that harmonizes with the design, creating a cohesive aesthetic that is anything but chaotic.\n\nThe living room is a highlight of the mansion, with its vintage jade-green walls adorned with hand-painted tropical foliage. The room also features antique mirrors, decorative ceramics, and curios, creating an old-world charm that perfectly complements the glitz and glam often associated with Mukherjee's stores. The seating arrangement is equally captivating, with leather Chesterfield sofas and plantation-style furniture interspersed with cushions upholstered in antique textiles, old phulkaris, and globally sourced fabrics. Intricate carved wooden tables and richly patterned rugs tie the room together.\n\nA key to the design's success is the 43 artists from the Sabyasachi Art Foundation who hand-painted the tropical plants on the walls. The brush strokes and textures are unique to hand-painted walls, offering a texture and depth that wallpaper cannot replicate. The artists drew inspiration from French artist Henri Rousseau, creating a beautifully cohesive design that feels like a single, well-thought-out idea.\n\nThe breakfast room continues the visual storytelling, featuring an heirloom crockery cabinet filled with pieces Mukherjee has collected during his travels. Pottery, indoor plants, decorative objects, and a disused samovar contribute to the room's collected-over-time appeal. The walls are adorned with hand-painted tropical vegetation, and even the pipes have been painted to resemble palm tree trunks, creating an oasis that feels ready for a long lunch with friends.\n\nThe home's furniture styles and textiles coexist effortlessly, without competing for attention. The most striking aspect is the amount of action happening in the spaces without making the rooms feel cluttered. The palette is contained, furniture is allowed to breathe, and each item has its own place. The rug serves as a base for seating areas, helping to define the spaces and tie the room together. A common color from the upholstery or wood finish can also help create a cohesive look.\n\nEven the bedroom demonstrates the designer's love for craftsmanship, textiles, and antiques. The four-poster bed with patterned fabric drapes is accompanied by antique furniture, a woven trunk, and a richly patterned rug. The intimate space shows how the same love for design elements can translate into a more subdued setting without overwhelming it.\n\nOutside, the garden is a lush tropical paradise that brings the outdoors in, further emphasizing the mansion's maximalist aesthetic.",
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    "7,250-square-foot Kolkata mansion showcases maximalist luxury",
    "Jade-green walls adorned with hand-painted tropical foliage",
    "43 artists from Sabyasachi Art Foundation hand-painted walls"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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