The Cat's Meow: A Midcentury-Inspired Home Tour
Tonic Living is delighted to be featured in the Fall 2026 issue of Style at Home magazine in "The Cat's Meow," written by Iris Benaroia. The article takes us inside a beautiful family home in Aurora, Ontario, designed by Michelle Berwick Design, where five feline family members are very much the stars of the show.
With its midcentury-inspired style, thoughtful details, and beautiful yet hardworking spaces, this home strikes a balance between great design and everyday family living.
Text: Iris Benaroia
Design: Michelle Berwick Design
Photography: Mike Chajecki
A Hardworking Kitchen with Stylish Banquette Seating
In the home's beautiful kitchen, a built-in banquette upholstered in Tonic Living's Sloan Faux Leather Fabric, Saddle brings warmth, texture, and practicality to the space. The rich brown faux leather complements the home's midcentury feel while offering a stylish seating solution for a busy family kitchen.
While Sloan Saddle has since been discontinued, our new Burke Faux Leather Fabric, Saddle offers a fresh take on this classic look, with beautiful texture, rich colour, and outstanding performance. With its warm saddle brown palette and authentic leather appearance, Burke combines timeless appeal with exceptional durability. Its high-performance, stain-resistant finish makes it an excellent choice for kitchen banquettes, breakfast nooks, dining chairs, mudroom benches, built-in bench seating, and other hardworking areas where easy-to-clean upholstery is a must.
Get the Look: The Burke Faux Leather Collection
Inspired by this family-friendly kitchen? Our new Burke Faux Leather Collection combines the authentic look and buttery-soft feel of genuine leather with the durability and easy-care benefits of high-performance upholstery fabric. With its natural grain texture and timeless style, Burke brings warmth and character to any space.
Available in five versatile colours, the collection includes Sandstone, a warm sandy beige; Portobello, an earthy taupe brown; Cognac, a deep, rich cognac; Saddle, a classic warm brown; and Charcoal, a deep earthy charcoal.
With an impressive 215,000 double rubs, a stain-resistant finish, and an easy-to-clean surface, Burke Faux Leather is made for busy, lived-in spaces. This phthalate-free, 100% PVC faux leather, also known as vegan leather, is a practical choice for families with kids and pets, including curious cats who like to explore every corner of the house.
