India, March 2 -- How to select the right crockery for your home sounds like a simple question until you actually try to build a set from scratch. It is easy to get distracted by what looks beautiful on a shelf. It is far harder to choose pieces that feel right in the hand, stack neatly in a cupboard and survive daily use.

Buying crockery is an art. It is the balance between aesthetics and utility that makes a collection work. The weight of a dinner plate, the depth of a bowl, the finish that will not scratch after a few washes, all of it plays a role in shaping your everyday dining experience.

That is why I turned to interior designer Jatin Kapoor for clarity. An engineer by training and the founder of lifestyle company Mantra One, he ...