It was hard to miss seeing all the pictures of the grand Bollywood weddings that recently rocked the Indian subcontinent. If there’s one topic that’s lingered on, it’s fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee and his marvelous couture, worn by most of the high-profile brides. From actor Anushka Sharma’s unforgettable pink lehenga to the much-talked about hand-painted and hand-embroidered scarlet ghagra worn by Deepika Padukone and a tailored ensemble consisting of red and gold brocade sherwani worn by Ranveer Singh … the designer’s flamboyant, bold and bright costumes added a special glow to the stars’ big day. Of course, wedding trousseaus aside, the designer is known for his graceful Banarasi silk, brocade and bandhani saris that are an integral part of his versatile collections.

While donning his couture can be a dream come true for many, how about living inside a home that too speaks of Sabyasachi’s design – royal, refined and grand? We put together a few colours that make frequent appearances in the designer’s collections and how these can be translated into interiors. If you are a loyalist, this ideabook on Sabyasachi-ing your home will give you food for thought.

Deep red

In recent times, especially, the designer’s many wedding creations showcase a beautiful affair of bright colours with rich Indian textiles. Solid deep reds and maroons take over as the base hue, embellished with gold or silver to add to the royal look.

Consider giving your home a grand, larger-than-life feel too, just like Sabyasachi’s clothes. Take this majestic living room, for instance. While the walls are awash in dark red paint, giving this room a standout quality, the brown furniture helps tone down the stark effect of the hue.

Shimmering gold

The designer’s couture shows the use of unusual fabrics juxtaposed with brilliant gold embellishments that create a riot of colours and textures which are a treat for the eyes. From shimmering gota work to sequins and elaborate gold threadwork, the shining colour helps give a lift to his outfits.
`Using gold in interiors can be tricky – the idea is to use it either as an accent feature, on upholstery or by sprinkling it throughout the space through accessories. Here, the four-poster bed and the backlit panel shine with gold, while the wooden flooring adds warmth to the scheme.

Tip: If you aren’t entirely sure about using gold liberally in your home, you can heighten the ambience of the space with the golden glow of indirect light. It could be incorporated in the ceiling, wall paneling or even within a raised wooden floor.

Teal

Giving a break from the usual reds, pinks and blues, Sabyasachi has experimented with trousseaus, jackets and anarkalis and achkans bathed, embroidered or printed in aqua and teal.

Consider bringing in this hue via wallpapers, paints or furnishings. Teal has inherent modern chops and can inject a sophisticated, luxurious tone to a space. In this bedroom, the teal wallpaper is complemented with gold detailing that enhances the color even more.

Purple

From raw-silk skirts to cholis enhanced with zardosi work to long, cascading floor-length dresses to kurtas, all sporting purple… there is much to admire about the way this baingani color is used in his designs.

Purple pairs with loads of great palettes, making it a versatile hue. If it’s an extravagant look you’d like, then you can go all out with purple fabrics (as seen here), with purple walls and ceiling. The wooden flooring and the blue side table add a slight contrast to the uniform scheme.

Bright pink

From pink brocade cholis, to rani-pink panelled lehengas, rose tulle dupattas enhanced with beaten silver sequins to deep-pink anarkalis … the designer’s love for pink is evident .

Those looking to have a slice or a whole lot of pink in their home can experiment with not just paints, fabrics and accessories, but even pink marble. Here, a layering of pink takes over the room, with pink chairs and wallpaper. The space pulsates with a grand look.