Buying Guide Guides

Practical guides on choosing tiles, sanitary ware and finishes for Indian homes, written from what we see on the showroom floor in Bengaluru.

Buying Guide posts

Large living room floor laid in square tiles, My Home Studio Bengaluru
Buying Guide 5 min read

How Many Tiles Do I Need? Working It Out Box by Box

Tiles are not sold by the piece and not really by the square foot either. They are sold in boxes, and the number of…

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Matt marble-look floor tiles in a living room, My Home Studio Bengaluru
Buying Guide 6 min read

Matt vs Glossy Tiles: Where Each Finish Actually Works

Most people choose a tile by its pattern and settle the finish in the last thirty seconds, usually by asking which…

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Indian home entrance decorated with diyas beside tiled flooring, My Home Studio Bengaluru
Buying Guide 7 min read

Diwali Home Refresh: Tiles, Locks and Hardware Upgrades

Every year the same thing happens. The house gets cleaned in the weeks before Diwali, and somewhere in the middle of…

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customer comparing tile samples at the My Home Studio showroom in BTM Layout Bengaluru
Buying Guide 7 min read

How to Buy Tiles in Bangalore: Showroom vs Online

Buying tiles in Bangalore usually starts online and ends in a showroom. People shortlist on a phone, then come in to…

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renovated bathroom with tiled walls and modern fittings in a Bangalore flat, My Home Studio
Buying Guide 7 min read

Bathroom Renovation Cost in Bangalore: A Full Breakdown (2026)

Most bathroom renovation quotes in Bangalore arrive as a single number with no breakdown, which makes them impossible…

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tile sizes compared from 300x300 to 600x1200 on a showroom floor, My Home Studio Bengaluru
Buying Guide 7 min read

Tile Sizes Explained: 2x2, 600x600, 600x1200, Which to Pick?

Tile sizes in India are quoted in two languages at once. The showroom says 2x2, the box says 600x600mm, and the…

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skirting tiles running along a tiled floor in an Indian living room, My Home Studio Bengaluru
Buying Guide 7 min read

Skirting Tiles: Height, Size and Design Guide for Indian Homes

Skirting tiles are the narrow strip of tile that runs along the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor. Most…

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vitrified vs ceramic tiles comparison side by side, My Home Studio Bengaluru
Buying Guide 9 min read

Vitrified vs Ceramic Tiles: Which Should You Buy?

It is the most common question homeowners ask when they walk into a tile showroom: should I go with vitrified or…

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Kohler vs Jaquar bathroom fittings compared side by side in marble and stone bathrooms, My Home Studio Bengaluru
Buying Guide 7 min read

Kohler vs Jaquar: A Complete Comparison for Indian Homes

When it comes to bathroom fittings in India, no debate comes up more often than Kohler vs Jaquar. Both are premium…

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