Bharat Patel
Founder, Aaditya Interior
Bharat is the founder of Aaditya Interior and leads client relationships, space planning and site execution across 180+ active projects.
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Thoughts on homes, materials, detailing and craft – written by the people who design your spaces.
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Material Comparisons
Plastic Emulsion vs Luxury Emulsion vs Cement Paint
Luxury emulsion wins high-traffic walls on washability, plastic emulsion is the sensible whole-house default, and cement paint still rules exteriors and tight budgets. This comparison settles the trade-off in sheen, coverage, and 2026 Indian prices per square foot.
Afrin Mirza · 21 Sep 2026 · 15 min read
Material Comparisons
Natural Stone vs Stone Cladding Tiles for Elevations
Natural stone delivers the deepest texture and longest service life on elevations but demands structural fixing and real maintenance budgets; stone cladding tiles match the look at a fraction of the weight and cost. The deciding factor is usually the wall behind the finish.
Afrin Mirza · 21 Sep 2026 · 16 min read
Heights & Depths
Wardrobe Dimensions: Depth, Height and Shutter Widths
The verdict: 600 mm deep for hanging, 450 mm for shelving, shutters no wider than 600 mm, and a 350–450 mm loft on top. Every other dimension in a wardrobe hangs off the garment, not the carpenter.
Afrin Mirza · 20 Sep 2026 · 14 min read
Heights & Depths
Kitchen Counter Height and Depth: Standard Dimensions
The verdict: 900 mm high and 600 mm deep is the standard that fits appliances, bodies, and budgets — adjusted ±50 mm for the cook's height. Every millimetre beyond that is a conscious choice, not a guess.
Bharat Patel · 20 Sep 2026 · 14 min read
Materials & Finishes
The Details Nobody Notices — Until They're Missing
Clients rarely compliment a perfectly aligned skirting or a soft-close hinge. But they feel it every single day.
Afrin Mirza · 20 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Heights & Depths
Dining Table Dimensions: 4-Seater and 6-Seater Guide
The verdict: 750 mm high, 610 mm of table length per diner, and 800 mm of chair pull-out behind every chair. A 4-seater is 1200×750; a 6-seater is 1800×900 — and the room must hold the chairs, not just the table.
Afrin Mirza · 19 Sep 2026 · 13 min read
Heights & Depths
Bed Sizes in India: Single, Double, Queen, King Dimensions
The verdict: buy the bed for the room, not the room for the bed — a king needs a 12 ft-wide room to keep 900 mm of dressing clearance on one side. The Indian standard sizes are 72×36, 72×48, 78×60 and 78×72 inches.
Bharat Patel · 19 Sep 2026 · 14 min read
Heights & Depths
TV Unit Dimensions and Viewing Distance Guide
The verdict: mount the screen's centre at seated eye level (1050–1200 mm), sit 1.5–2.5 times the screen's diagonal away, and build the unit 350–450 mm deep. The TV size picks the sofa distance — not the other way round.
Afrin Mirza · 18 Sep 2026 · 12 min read
Heights & Depths
Study Table Height and Depth Standards
The verdict: 740 mm high and 600 mm deep suits adult study and laptop work; monitor setups want 700 mm of depth; kids need lower, adjustable heights. The chair's 800 mm pull-out zone decides the room, not the desk.
Bharat Patel · 18 Sep 2026 · 13 min read
Heights & Depths
Staircase Dimensions: Riser, Tread and Width (NBC India)
The verdict: NBC 2016 caps risers at 150 mm (190 in one/two-family homes) with 300 mm treads (250 minimum) and 1000 mm clear width for residential stairs. The comfortable Indian practice — 165–175 mm riser, 250–270 mm tread — sits inside the code.
Bharat Patel · 17 Sep 2026 · 13 min read
Heights & Depths
Bathroom Dimensions: WC, Basin and Shower Clearances
The verdict: 600 mm clear in front of the WC, 400 mm at its side, basin rim at 800–850 mm, and no shower smaller than 900×900 mm. Bathrooms are dimensioned by clearances, not by fixtures — the gaps are the design.
Bharat Patel · 17 Sep 2026 · 14 min read
Heights & Depths
Standard Door and Window Sizes in India
Main doors 1000-1200 mm wide, bedroom doors 900 mm, bathroom doors 750 mm, all 2100 mm high; windows sit on a 900 mm sill. Get these six numbers right and furniture, light and movement all fall into place.
Bharat Patel · 16 Sep 2026 · 15 min read
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Afrin Mirza
Co-founder, Aaditya Interior
Afrin is the co-founder of Aaditya Interior, leading the design studio – materials, colour, detailing and finishing – along with the office and design team at Katargam, Surat.