Release and publisher details

Sofa (Seri Rumah Ide, #14) was first published in February 2007 by Gramedia Pustaka Utama in Jakarta, Indonesia. [1] The book carries the ISBN 979-22-2676-8 (ISBN-13: 978-979-22-2676-8) and represents the fourteenth volume in the Seri Rumah Ide series authored by Imelda Akmal. [1] [2] It was released as a 64-page softcover edition. [1] No other editions or translations are listed in major consulted sources such as Goodreads and library catalogs. [1]

Format and specifications

Sofa (Seri Rumah Ide, #14) is a 64-page softcover book presented in full color throughout. [18] [1] The publication is written entirely in the Indonesian language. [18] [2] It features a visual-heavy layout typical of the Seri Rumah Ide series, incorporating numerous illustrations and photographic examples of sofas. [2] [18] The book measures 210 × 270 mm. [18] [2]

Book overview

Sofa (Seri Rumah Ide, #14) is a concise home design guide authored by Imelda Akmal through her Architectural Writer Studio, published in 2007 as part of the Seri Rumah Ide series by Gramedia Pustaka Utama. [1] The book presents sofas as indispensable furniture in Indonesian households, emphasizing their primary function as plush, comfortable seating ideal for relaxation and leisure. [1] It underscores that sofas evoke immediate associations with softness and comfort, making them perfect for lounging, casual gatherings, or even brief naps. [1]

The guide highlights the sofa's essential presence in key living spaces such as family rooms, television areas, and bedrooms, where they serve as central hubs for family relaxation and daily comfort. [1] Its overall goal is to provide everyday readers with approachable design guidance to enhance their living environments with functional and inviting sofa arrangements. [1]

Types and styles of sofas

In the book Sofa (Seri Rumah Ide, #14), Imelda Akmal examines how sofa styles are conveyed through their overall form, appearance, and upholstery choices. [3] Classic-style sofas are presented with thick backrests featuring curved or rounded indentations on the armrests, typically paired with luxurious and elegant fabrics that emphasize ornate detailing. [3] In contrast, modern-style sofas are described as simpler and more streamlined, with thinner yet neatly designed backrests and arms, often covered in plain monochromatic fabrics such as white, gray, brown, or black to achieve a clean, understated look. [3] The book advises readers to select a sofa style that aligns with the intended aesthetic of the entire interior space. [3]

Dimensions and ergonomic standards

The book Sofa (Seri Rumah Ide, #14) outlines standard dimensions for sofas to promote ergonomic comfort and proper body support during use. [19] For a typical three-seater sofa, it specifies a length of 200 cm including the arms, a width (depth) of 90–95 cm, a seat height of 40–44 cm, and a back height of 75–100 cm. [19] These measurements aim to ensure users can sit with feet flat on the floor, knees at approximately right angles, and adequate back support for prolonged comfort, with the possibility of brief reclining.

The book advises customizing these standard dimensions based on individual user height and personal sitting habits while preserving core ergonomic principles to avoid strain and maximize functionality. [19]

Reviews and reader response

The reception of Sofa (Seri Rumah Ide, #14) has been extremely limited, with very few documented reader responses available on major platforms. [1] On Goodreads, the book has only one recorded review, posted by user Indah Threez Lestari on July 19, 2013, which notes that all the sofas featured in the book appear comfortable for sitting or lying down. [1] This single comment highlights the visual impression of comfort conveyed by the book's illustrations and designs. [1] No aggregate ratings, additional reader reviews, or major critical coverage have been identified across searchable sources, reflecting the title's low visibility and minimal public engagement. [1]

Influence on home design literature

Sofa (Seri Rumah Ide, #14) forms part of the prolific Seri Rumah Ide series produced by Imelda Akmal Architectural Writer Studio, which has generated over 80 architecture and interior titles dedicated to making practical design concepts accessible to a broad Indonesian audience through visual guides and straightforward advice. [1] As a 2007 installment focused on sofas, the book contributed to popularizing informed furniture selection by detailing types, styles, dimensions, and placement strategies suited to everyday homes. [1]

Its influence on home design literature remains limited but niche, primarily as an enduring reference within accessible visual resources for Indonesian interiors. Occasional citations appear in later online articles, such as a 2024 guide to living room furniture that references the book's standard measurements for three-seater sofas—including a 200 cm length and 40–44 cm ideal seat height—as reliable benchmarks for modern arrangements. [19] This demonstrates the book's ongoing utility in contemporary discussions of ergonomic and functional sofa integration, reinforcing the series' role in disseminating practical interior knowledge over time. [19] [1]

Release and publisher details

Sofa (Seri Rumah Ide, #14) was first published in February 2007 by Gramedia Pustaka Utama in Jakarta, Indonesia. [1] The book carries the ISBN 979-22-2676-8 (ISBN-13: 978-979-22-2676-8) and represents the fourteenth volume in the Seri Rumah Ide series authored by Imelda Akmal. [1] [2] It was released as a 64-page softcover edition. [1] No other editions or translations are listed in major consulted sources such as Goodreads and library catalogs. [1]

Format and specifications

Sofa (Seri Rumah Ide, #14) is a 64-page softcover book presented in full color throughout. [18] [1] The publication is written entirely in the Indonesian language. [18] [2] It features a visual-heavy layout typical of the Seri Rumah Ide series, incorporating numerous illustrations and photographic examples of sofas. [2] [18] The book measures 210 × 270 mm. [18] [2]

Book overview

Sofa (Seri Rumah Ide, #14) is a concise home design guide authored by Imelda Akmal through her Architectural Writer Studio, published in 2007 as part of the Seri Rumah Ide series by Gramedia Pustaka Utama. [1] The book presents sofas as indispensable furniture in Indonesian households, emphasizing their primary function as plush, comfortable seating ideal for relaxation and leisure. [1] It underscores that sofas evoke immediate associations with softness and comfort, making them perfect for lounging, casual gatherings, or even brief naps. [1]

The guide highlights the sofa's essential presence in key living spaces such as family rooms, television areas, and bedrooms, where they serve as central hubs for family relaxation and daily comfort. [1] Its overall goal is to provide everyday readers with approachable design guidance to enhance their living environments with functional and inviting sofa arrangements. [1]

Types and styles of sofas

In the book Sofa (Seri Rumah Ide, #14), Imelda Akmal examines how sofa styles are conveyed through their overall form, appearance, and upholstery choices. [3] Classic-style sofas are presented with thick backrests featuring curved or rounded indentations on the armrests, typically paired with luxurious and elegant fabrics that emphasize ornate detailing. [3] In contrast, modern-style sofas are described as simpler and more streamlined, with thinner yet neatly designed backrests and arms, often covered in plain monochromatic fabrics such as white, gray, brown, or black to achieve a clean, understated look. [3] The book advises readers to select a sofa style that aligns with the intended aesthetic of the entire interior space. [3]

Dimensions and ergonomic standards

The book Sofa (Seri Rumah Ide, #14) outlines standard dimensions for sofas to promote ergonomic comfort and proper body support during use. [19] For a typical three-seater sofa, it specifies a length of 200 cm including the arms, a width (depth) of 90–95 cm, a seat height of 40–44 cm, and a back height of 75–100 cm. [19] These measurements aim to ensure users can sit with feet flat on the floor, knees at approximately right angles, and adequate back support for prolonged comfort, with the possibility of brief reclining.

The book advises customizing these standard dimensions based on individual user height and personal sitting habits while preserving core ergonomic principles to avoid strain and maximize functionality. [19]

Reviews and reader response

The reception of Sofa (Seri Rumah Ide, #14) has been extremely limited, with very few documented reader responses available on major platforms. [1] On Goodreads, the book has only one recorded review, posted by user Indah Threez Lestari on July 19, 2013, which notes that all the sofas featured in the book appear comfortable for sitting or lying down. [1] This single comment highlights the visual impression of comfort conveyed by the book's illustrations and designs. [1] No aggregate ratings, additional reader reviews, or major critical coverage have been identified across searchable sources, reflecting the title's low visibility and minimal public engagement. [1]

Influence on home design literature

Sofa (Seri Rumah Ide, #14) forms part of the prolific Seri Rumah Ide series produced by Imelda Akmal Architectural Writer Studio, which has generated over 80 architecture and interior titles dedicated to making practical design concepts accessible to a broad Indonesian audience through visual guides and straightforward advice. [1] As a 2007 installment focused on sofas, the book contributed to popularizing informed furniture selection by detailing types, styles, dimensions, and placement strategies suited to everyday homes. [1]

Its influence on home design literature remains limited but niche, primarily as an enduring reference within accessible visual resources for Indonesian interiors. Occasional citations appear in later online articles, such as a 2024 guide to living room furniture that references the book's standard measurements for three-seater sofas—including a 200 cm length and 40–44 cm ideal seat height—as reliable benchmarks for modern arrangements. [19] This demonstrates the book's ongoing utility in contemporary discussions of ergonomic and functional sofa integration, reinforcing the series' role in disseminating practical interior knowledge over time. [19] [1]