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With some cheap but carefully selected accessories, you can quickly make your space look more sophisticated

Do You really dream of getting rich. I did so when I recently received an email about a new luxury wellness resort. A stunning seaside sanctuary where tension and fatigue melt like butter in the Mediterranean sun.

As a record, the news release was aboutACROSuiteson Crete. Located in the quiet, pebble Bay of Mononaftis, this site has 49 suites and villas, all with views of the Aegean Sea. Some fit neatly on the side of the cliff, with elements of calm and natural decoration. The other is a contemporary villa with a private infinity pool that looks like it's spilling over the calm blue waters.

If you've been there, bring back the complete report. In the meantime, I can dream of how to convey the atmosphere of a high-end spa at home.  Inspired by the textured stones of the acro landscape and design, at the top of my list isPatricia Urchiora'sPlummon outdoor line high-end brandKetal Is to add a side table for.

Made with 3D stoneware printing technology, there may be variations from piece to piece. What they share is the finish of the washed pebbles of tanned stones. Price of Ketal by Home SociétéStudio b

Home Société, which houses several in-house and partner design brands under one roof in the northwest corner of Toronto And availability accommodates different budgets for outdoor and transitional spaces. For excellent seating enthusiasts, French designer Pierre Stermazik revisited the perfect chair from Belgian outdoor luxury companyRoyal Botania

teak. There is a duck arm chair. The wide armrests, angled seats and tall curved backrest make it extremely comfortable. Footrests and wheel sets are also available. Prices start at $ 3,500.

For most people, the seats from the Must Jardin lineup are close to reality. It's a younger and more affordable brand for less than $ 2,000, with a well-designed and comfortable outdoor sofa. Many come with Sunbrella fabric, which is as durable as a nail. For more information on what's new in Home Société, visitwww.aroundthehouse.ca

.You can make your space look more sophisticated with cheap but carefully selected accessories, such as bed items. Bus&BeyondAffordable Ever Home decoration line.

TheirMiamiIndoor / outdoor rugs look like natural sisals, but are made of textured synthetic yarn. The earthy neutral shade is UV stabilized for fade resistance and is resistant to dirt and dirt. You can wash your hands. The size is different. 7x10 foot rugs sell for around $ 260.

Damask, striped, mosaic, floral and tie print designs, with plenty of handsome indoor and outdoor pillows in vibrant voyage blue and green. Prices vary, but some have recently been sold online for as low as $ 19.

A well-designed outdoor space has shade. Rowe'sCantileveredStyle SelectionUmbrellas provide about 100 square feet of umbrellas. The cranked 11-foot umbrella has a replaceable solar LED bar for night lighting and is a resin base that holds 240 pounds. Canopy fabric resistant to sand or water, and UV, fading, water, and mold. For about $ 500, it's one of the reasonably priced shade solutions offered by Lowe.

It is humanly impossible for a mosquito to spin around his head and relax. (I would appreciate it if you could find out that there are mosquitoes on Crete Island. No, I am not.) Therefore, it is wise to be prepared for bugs wherever you escape outdoors.

One option to try is an outdoor repeater. This was done after sending theThermacell RadiusZonemosquito repellent for testing. Compact and individually designed, it keeps bugs about 15 feet away, as promised. The active ingredient is aletrin, a synthetic version of the natural repellent contained in chrysanthemum flowers. It worked very well while hanging on the deck, but it was also useful when I had to do some outdoor chores in the buggy corner.

For about $ 70, the unit itself is rechargeable and it costs about $ 60 to replenish the repellent with 80 hours of protection. It's far less than a night at a five-star resort on Crete, and certainly a little extravagant for you.

Vicky Sanderson is the editor of Around the House (www.aroundthehouse). Check her out about her on Instagram @ athwithvicky, Twitter ATHwithVicky, or Facebook.com/ATHVicky.ca.

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