I like nothing better than mixing high and low.  Ask my dear friend Michele, who tolerates my stories of bargain hunting at both Goodwill and Neimans!

Today I showed Michele as great looking coffee table that I am GIVING AWAY.... it was originally a bench to a dining table but I thought it made a svelte coffee table.  Michele is looking for something more modern.  My suggestion?  Have a piece of mirror cut to fit the top.  High - expensive looking reflective surface.  Low - seating bench come coffee table.

If you think outside the big (Pottery Barn) box, you will surprise yourself.