Building 101: Sizes of Rugs
Be familiar with common rug sizes to find one that suits your space
"The actual size of the rug may also vary depending on its design. Your choice for the size of an area rug is simply decided by the dimensions of the open area of the floor you plan to place it on," shares interior designer Van Acuna. Make the right rug choice by familiarizing yourself with their sizes.
Photographed by Vincent Coscolluela.
Read the original article ("Rugs by the Numbers") in RL Notebook - May 2013 issue of Real Living Magazine. Download your digital copy of Real Living on the Real Living App now! Log on to summitnewsstand.com.ph/real-living for more details. Â
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