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Rectangular rugs are the most
traditional rug shape and are perfect for incorporated into the bathroom layout
covering large areas as well as fitting into and design. Their versatile shape can be
long and narrow spaces. Circular rugs installed in several different ways to suit
are much more casual and often more fun. every style.
A round rug is better suited to smaller
spaces or rooms that are circular in shape, How do shapes affect us?
but there are some exceptions. A person’s liking towards a particular
shape or figure can reveal personality
What are the types of kitchen shapes? and character traits. Similarly, quick
There are six basic types of kitchen response to shapes can tell what’s on the
layouts: Island, Parallel, Straight, L-Shape, mind. Research and tests conducted over
U-Shape, Open and Galley. The L-Shape the years have helped professionals to
kitchen is most suited to homes that do establish meanings of each shape and how
not need too much worktop spaces while this can influence human perfection.
the galley shaped kitchen is suitable for While the Ancient Greeks were known
small home. to be early adopters of geometric design in
their interiors, because of how it achieved
What is the best shape for a bathtub? structure and serenity, certain shapes will
Oval tubs are particularly striking as always feel that bit more daring and pace-
well as comfortable and can easily be changing. dw

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