Kalyani Saha’s south Delhi home is maximal and eclectic

BH: Your walls are adorned with Bengali artists. Tell us about your interest in art.

KS: My mother went to Shanti Niketan when she was very young. She was very close to Jamini Roy. I have inherited the works that were gifted to my mother by Jamini Roy. I have seen these works as a child. They have adorned the walls of my Calcutta house and are very special to me.

BH: When you are setting up a console what do you like to incorporate like on it?

KS: At my entrance there's this beautiful Moroccan frame behind the console that I got made. I put the mirrors to give every room the illusion of an extended space. The console has flowers and vases or lamps and fragrant candles. It is a good idea to decorate with coffee table books as well.

BH: And what has been your most memorable soiree or table set up?

KS: I actually take a gigantic amount of trouble, especially for Diwali and Christmas. The lovely part about table setting is how it changes with the season. In summer it's with a lot of Gypsophila and candles. Come Diwali marigold is a beautiful option as it is associated with all things traditional. So last Christmas I had a party where I did an arrangement almost reaching the ceiling like a mad green kind of tablescape.

BH: Where do you draw inspiration from for your table setting?

KS: Inspiration comes from so many places. It could be fashion or art.

BH: What makes a house a beautiful home?

KS: It is always the little things, whether it's a book, whether it's a little artifact from your travels, of course art and paintings just make such a difference. I pay attention to detail and that’s what bring my heart and soul out in my space.

All images by Ashish Sahi