Eras and Continents Come Together in Mix 'n' Match

The mix 'n' match movement, the starting point of eclectic style, means bringing different codes, colours, materials and forms together under one overarching idea to create an entirely new style. Looking back through the history of decoration, we can see that almost every style was born from, or inspired by, a blend of two different schools. It is also very difficult to follow or apply just one style in everyday life. Elements inevitably mix, and every new addition to a space introduces flexibility into the original scheme.

Kale presents the creativity and courage of mix 'n' match to consumers through moodboards made with products from its brands, offering something of a guide. One of its selections of ceramic and porcelain surface coverings takes inspiration from a very old Chinese tradition: blue-and-white porcelain, or bleu-blanc. One of the best-known and most enduring forms in the history of Chinese porcelain, bleu-blanc generally refers to ceramic objects such as vases, jars and plates in blue and white, with cobalt-blue pigment applied by brush to a white body, usually beneath the glaze. Early blue-and-white ceramics first emerged in AD 618 during the Tang dynasty (618–906). Over the centuries, they developed considerably and spread throughout the world through the stories in their patterns and the mastery of their painting techniques. This fashion has continued uninterrupted for 1,400 years, perhaps making it the world's oldest decorative trend...

Blue, white and black tiles take centre stage in Kale's mix 'n' match compositions inspired by traditional, enduring blue-and-white ceramics and the sense of history they represent. Çanakkale Seramik's Ornament series, which reinterprets nostalgic decorative tiles for today, combines with the same brand's Windsor tiles and the Allure series from the Formart collection. Incorporating minimal and nostalgic tiles into a natural foundation of wood-, terrazzo- and marble-effect surfaces, these moodboards evoke the modern-nostalgic atmosphere created by blue-and-white ceramic objects proudly displayed in contemporary homes. Just as eras and styles collide in modern homes to create a distinctive accent, an unexpected twist and a personal touch, Kale's creativity-driven mix 'n' match approach brings a decorative movement reaching back to ancient times together with today's modern designs. And this combination teaches us one thing above all: nothing is as beautiful as the courage to imagine.