If you are just moving into a new apartment and it's a total blank canvas, then what better piece of furniture than a futon? I bought my futon at Ellen's about four years ago when I first moved to the district and it has held up very well. It was a lot cheaper than a sleeper sofa and has the advantage of being almost infinitely changeable, since all you need to do is change the cover to change the whole look. And Ellen's is always having a special on a whole futon package.
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