How Carpet Area Is Manipulated—And How Buyers Can Measure the Real Usable Area By Gawe Realty When you buy a home, every square foot matters. Yet many buyers discover—often too late—that the carpet area they were promised feels smaller in real life. This difference doesn’t happen by accident. In many cases, carpet area is presented, calculated, or marketed in ways that confuse buyers , ultimately making a property look bigger on paper than it truly is. To help you avoid any surprises, here’s a clear explanation of how carpet area is manipulated and how you can measure the real usable area before making a decision. ✅ What Exactly Is Carpet Area? Carpet area is the actual usable space inside the home where you can lay a carpet—from the inner walls. It includes: Bedrooms Living room Kitchen Bathrooms Passages inside the flat It excludes: Thickness of walls Balcony/terrace Common areas like lobby, lift, staircase External walls This is the real spa...