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.
Blog
Design notes.
Thoughts on homes, materials, detailing and craft – written by the people who design your spaces.
Latest Articles
From the partners' desk
Maintenance
Wall Cracks: Putty Cracks vs Structural Cracks
Most wall cracks are cosmetic shrinkage; a few are structural warnings. Width, direction and whether it grows tell you which — and only one of them is a DIY repair.
Bharat Patel · 15 Aug 2026 · 10 min read
Maintenance
Laminate Peeling: Causes and Repair
Peeling laminate is a diagnosis problem, not a glue problem. Find whether moisture, heat or bad adhesive caused it — then re-glue small lifts and replace large ones.
Bharat Patel · 15 Aug 2026 · 10 min read
Maintenance
How to Maintain Wooden Furniture and Veneer
Veneer does not fail suddenly — it dulls, fades and rings over years of small neglect. Coasters, shade from direct sun and timely re-polishing keep it rich for decades.
Bharat Patel · 14 Aug 2026 · 9 min read
Maintenance
Bathroom Waterproofing Guide
A bathroom leak damages the flat below, not just yours. Waterproof the sunken slab properly, flood-test before tiling, and never tile over an untested membrane.
Bharat Patel · 14 Aug 2026 · 10 min read
Maintenance
Tile Grout Cleaning and Repair Guide
Dirty grout makes new tiles look old. Cement grout stains and needs sealing; epoxy grout shrugs off stains but costs more and demands skilled application.
Bharat Patel · 13 Aug 2026 · 9 min read
Maintenance
Repainting Your Home: When and How
Repaint every 5–7 years, in the dry season, one room at a time — and spend the budget on surface preparation, because prep decides the finish more than the paint brand.
Bharat Patel · 13 Aug 2026 · 10 min read
The People
Meet the partners
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.