Tonic Living Featured in Rue Magazine's Home Tour

Tonic Living is featured in Rue Magazine's home tour, A Cohesive Kitchen Renovation That Honors the Home's Original Spirit. Thoughtfully designed by Covet Interiors and beautifully photographed by Mary McNeill Knowles, this welcoming renovated home sits just outside Nelson, British Columbia, overlooking the shores of Kootenay Lake. The project balances timeless materials, refined details, and warm, inviting spaces that feel connected to the home's original character.


A Cozy Breakfast Nook Styled with Tonic Living Pillows

Project by Covet Interiors. Photography by Mary McNeill Knowles. 


We're longtime fans of breakfast nooks and banquette seating for the warmth and functionality they bring to a kitchen. This inviting built-in banquette creates a natural gathering spot while adding character to the space.

To add colour, texture, and comfort, the seating area is styled with a layered mix of Tonic Living pillows, including the. Blaine 22x22 Pillow, Cinnamon, Kalida 22x22 Pillow, Walnut, and Dundee 22x22 Pillow, Sable. Their earthy palette and mix of patterns feel right at home within the kitchen's relaxed, organic design.

Dundee Sable 22x22 Pillow - A charcoal grey windowpane check cushion from Tonic Living


Get the Look: Durable Upholstery Fabrics for Banquette Seating

Inspired by the rich brown velvet upholstery used on the banquette seating? Create a similar look with one of our versatile upholstery fabrics.

For a similar look, consider Valentina Velvet Fabric, Truffle, a high-performance brown velvet designed for everyday living. Loden Fabric, Mink offers soft brown and smoky grey undertones in a high-performance fabric with a stain-resistant finish. For another rich brown option, Bedford Fabric, Coffee offers rich brown colour and durability with a 101,000 double rub count, making it a great choice for seating where a performance finish isn't required.

These fabrics are ideal for kitchen banquettes, breakfast nooks, dining benches, sofas and sectionals, bringing both style and practicality to hardworking spaces.

Tonic Living Bedford Coffee brown chenille upholstery fabric with soft finish.


Explore our collection of pillows and high-performance fabrics to create a comfortable, designer-inspired breakfast nook, banquette, or dining space of your own.


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