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Notes from the workshop.
Materials, joinery, room-by-room thinking, and dispatches from the studio in Patna. Short reads, written by the maker.
Latest · 12 May 2026 · 3 min read
A note before the doors open
What we're building in Patna, and why we won't stock particle board — a short letter from the studio.
Read post5 May 2026 · 11 min
Solid Wood vs MDF vs Particle Board: A Furniture Buyer's Guide for Indian Homes
Three materials, three very different lifespans. Here's how to tell them apart, what each is honestly good for, and why one of them has no place in an Indian bedroom.
25 April 2026 · 12 min
How to Identify Real Solid Wood Furniture: 9 Tests Anyone Can Do at the Store
Veneers, stickers, and the word "engineered" are designed to fool you. Here's exactly what to do at the showroom — coin in one hand, torch in the other.
12 April 2026 · 10 min
Caring for Solid Wood Furniture in India: A Patna Guide to Monsoon, Summer, and the Polish Schedule
Bihar weather is hostile to furniture. Here's the full-year care calendar — what to do in monsoon, what to do in 44°C, and when to call us for a refinish.
1 April 2026 · 13 min
Choosing a Bed in India: Sizes, Storage, Hydraulic Mechanisms, and What Lasts a Decade
The bed is the most-used piece of furniture you'll ever own. Here's everything we wish more customers asked before buying — from queen vs king to hydraulic lift longevity.
20 March 2026 · 11 min
The Honest Cost of Furniture in India: Why a ₹15,000 Wardrobe Costs You ₹60,000 Over a Decade
We did the maths on five common Indian furniture purchases over ten years. The cheap option isn't cheap. Here's the calculation in full, with delivery costs, replacement cycles, and a few uncomfortable numbers.
8 March 2026 · 12 min
Wardrobe Design for Indian Homes: Sliding vs Hinged, Internal Layout, and the Mistakes That Waste Half Your Storage
A wardrobe is more storage volume than every other piece of furniture in a bedroom combined. Here's how to plan, size, and internally lay one out so you actually use every square inch.
22 February 2026 · 12 min
Sofa Buying Guide for Indian Homes: Frame, Foam, Fabric, and the 10-Year Question
Most Indian sofa shopping happens at the wrong layer — the fabric. The thing that decides if you'll keep this sofa for a decade is the frame and the foam underneath. Here's how to inspect both.
9 February 2026 · 11 min
Dining Tables in Indian Homes: Sizes, Shapes, Materials, and How Many People You Can Actually Seat
The dining table is the most social piece of furniture you'll buy. Get the size wrong and dinners feel cramped; get the material wrong and the surface is destroyed in two years. Here's the full guide.
25 January 2026 · 11 min
Sheesham vs Teak vs Mango: Choosing the Right Wood for Indian Furniture
Three woods dominate Indian furniture, and they cost very different amounts for reasons most retailers won't explain. Here's a side-by-side guide to grain, hardness, durability, price, and what to buy each for.
12 January 2026 · 11 min
Custom Made-to-Order Furniture in Patna: How It Works, What to Expect, and the Mistakes to Avoid
Stock furniture fits most homes. Custom furniture fits your home. Here's a no-nonsense guide to commissioning a piece — how the process runs, what affects the price, and how to brief the studio so you actually get what you imagined.
2 January 2026 · 11 min
Furniture for Small Bedrooms and 1 BHK Flats in India: A Room-by-Room Guide That Actually Works
100 square feet of bedroom. 350 square feet of flat. The constraint isn't space — it's furniture that wasn't designed for the space. Here's the room-by-room plan.
18 December 2025 · 11 min
Home Office and Study Table Guide for Indian Homes: WFH Setups That Don't Wreck Your Back
Eight hours a day at a wobbly study table at the wrong height is the most common posture problem we see in young Indian professionals. Here's the desk, chair, and setup guide that fixes it — for ₹35,000 or ₹85,000.
5 December 2025 · 11 min
Wood Furniture Finishes Explained: PU, Melamine, Lacquer, Wax, and Oil — Which One for Which Piece
The finish is what protects your furniture from the world. Five common types are used in Indian furniture today, and they couldn't be more different. Here's how each behaves, what it costs, and which one to choose for each piece in your home.
20 November 2025 · 9 min
Wooden Pooja Unit and Home Mandir Design: A Practical Guide to Size, Wood Choice, and Placement
A home mandir is the most personal piece of furniture in an Indian home. Here's a guide to choosing one that fits your space, your faith, and your home — without the imitation-temple gimmicks.
5 November 2025 · 10 min
Bookshelves and Home Library Design in India: Shelves That Don't Sag, Layouts That Don't Bore
Most bookshelves in Indian homes sag visibly within 5 years. Most home libraries lack the one design move that makes them feel like a room you want to sit in. Here's how to fix both.
22 October 2025 · 11 min
Vastu and Furniture Placement: A Practical Guide for Indian Homes
Most Vastu writing online is either dismissive or breathless. Here's a calmer middle: what the tradition actually says about bed direction, wardrobe placement, the mandir, and the dining table — plus the practical reasons each rule usually makes sense.
8 October 2025 · 10 min
Shoe Rack and Entryway Storage in Indian Homes: Sizes, Layouts, and the Smell Problem
Shoes pile up at the front door of every Indian home. Here's how to size a shoe rack for an actual family, organise the entryway, and stop the rack from smelling.
22 September 2025 · 10 min
Coffee Table and Center Table Guide for Indian Living Rooms: Sizes, Shapes, and What Lasts
The coffee table is the most-used surface in most Indian living rooms — and the one most people buy in the wrong size. Here's how to pick a table that fits the room and survives daily life.
5 September 2025 · 10 min
Crockery Units and Display Cabinets in Indian Homes: Sizes, Layouts, and What Goes Inside
The crockery unit is a staple of the Indian dining room — display and storage in one piece of furniture. Here's how to size, choose, and lay one out so it earns its space.
20 August 2025 · 11 min
Sustainable Furniture in India: Where Your Wood Comes From, and How to Tell If a Brand Is Honest About It
"Eco-friendly" is a furniture industry buzzword in 2026. Most of it is marketing. Here's a working definition of sustainable furniture in India — and the specific questions to ask any brand before believing them.
