Inside the Kinos' homes, futons have been laid out on the floor, so everyone has somewhere to sleep.

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This generation has added Western chairs, some Italian leather, and custom-made futons, thick and plush and in some rooms placed on platforms in the Western style.

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Result: He stocked more popular items, including futons and drapes, and displayed them more prominently on Northern's Web site, while recliners and mattresses temporarily took a backseat.

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