Gems

I like the mix of low priced furnishings along with higher end pieces. It keeps the room from being too contrived and certainly is friendly to the budget. I've posted a few inexpensive finds below.

Line two of these up side by side for a modern dresser that can live happily among more traditional pieces.

Ikea's version of the Saarinen dining table, a few thousand less than the reproductions at Design Within Reach and various other modern furniture lines.
This piece is modular. Picture just the base, without the top piece. I spied it in a Domino article under a bank of windows - they left a few of the cubbies doorless and stacked with books.

I like the clean lines of this chest for a boys room.

And finally the very popular and versatile parsons console from West Elm. Their similar parsons desk is nice as an end table by the bed.