Tonic Living Featured in Dwell Magazine: A Riverside Home That Celebrates Nature and Family
Tonic Living is thrilled to be featured in Dwell Magazine's online story, “This Riverside Retirement Home in Ontario Doubles as a Family Compound,” written by Melissa Dalton. The article spotlights a thoughtful design by Ben Homes principal Todd McMillan, who created a multi-generational home for his parents on their beloved property along Ontario’s Muskoka River.
Rooted in natural materials and flexible design, the new build includes timeless interior details like a kitchen banquette upholstered in Tonic Living’s Calima Sunglow - a sunny, high-performance indoor/outdoor upholstery fabric with a soft, geometric pattern that adds a fresh and playful edge. Though Calima Sunglow has since been discontinued, we offer a range of updated fabric options that deliver a similar graphic, modern look with practical durability.
Ben Homes’ design balances function and simplicity, with a strong mid-century modern influence reflected in both the architecture and furnishings, like the vintage Knoll Breuer Cesca chairs and an Eames conference table.
For That Updated Mid-Century Modern Feel, Try These High-Performance Upholstery Fabrics
Dundee Fabric, Sable | Avani Fabric, Sand | Acadia Stripe Fabric, Cinnamon
High Performance Upholstery Fabric for Everyday Living
The banquette in this family-friendly retreat isn’t just stylish; it’s functional too. Upholstered in a high performance indoor/outdoor fabric, it’s built to handle everyday life with ease. Our durable upholstery fabrics are ideal for hardworking spaces where life happens: dining areas, mudroom benches, breakfast nooks, and even covered porches.
High-Performance Upholstery Fabrics Offer:
✔️ Easy cleaning (many are water & stain-resistant)
✔️ Durability and long-lasting quality
✔️ Soft textures and design-forward patterns
Love the Look? Try These Upholstery Fabrics Instead
While the fun, graphic pattern of Calima Sunglow is no longer available, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite modern high-performance upholstery fabrics that offer a similar blend of style, personality, and performance. These fabrics are ideal for banquettes, dining chairs, or anywhere you want family-friendly style that lasts.
Create Your Own Family-Friendly Banquette or Nook
Whether you’re designing a cozy banquette, reupholstering dining chairs and sofas, or outfitting a sunroom, our indoor/outdoor fabrics and high-performance fabrics bring together form, function, and timeless appeal. Explore our full collection of fabrics here and bring home your own version of elevated, easy-care comfort.
