In recent years, nature—a realm of wonders—and local flora have become a singular source of inspiration in almost every field. Those exploring creativity in surfaces now encounter the unique colour palette of forest fruits.
Sometimes, following a particular style in decoration is a safer, more practical way to ensure the result and eliminate risk. Yet if you adopt a theme, especially a popular one, you may suddenly see hundreds of homes like your own, with plenty more appearing on Pinterest. For anyone who might find this disheartening, we are heading into the forest and inviting you on a short walk about creativity.
The ideal way to try something different, rather than follow established styles step by step, is to combine different flavours and create a new language. This is called 'mixology'. When you bring together closely related or entirely different styles, materials with different textures and colours you could not imagine sharing a palette, preserving a certain balance as though making a collage, you reveal both a new style and your own freedom.
Of course, the instinct to mix and combine is not limited to furniture or textiles; you can apply this creativity to surface coverings too. A look at the mix 'n' match moodboards created by Kale, one of the founding names in Türkiye's world of decoration, by combining collections from its brands makes our meaning clear. Kale brings together tile samples representing different eras and styles, in entirely different shapes, finishes, patterns and colours, sometimes two-dimensional and sometimes three-dimensional, under different themes. The result is new compositions you will not see anywhere else. Each of Kale's mix 'n' match presentations has its own source of inspiration, and one of them leads through the forest.
This broad palette of burgundy, red, sage, navy, white, light brown, deep forest green, orange and pink evokes nature's tranquillity and the flavours hidden within its beauty. Inspired by fruits such as blackberries, raspberries, black mulberries, cornelian cherries, jujubes, wild pears, redcurrants, hawthorn berries, blueberries and rosehips, Kale's composition reveals the forest's inviting natural simplicity, the embrace of cool greens and warm reds, and the sense of depth they create.
In this board, Kale demonstrates mix 'n' match through the colours and emotions of the forest. The designs include Bluetta marbles from Kalebodur's Royal Marbles collection; the Windsor series from Çanakkale Seramik, a minimal interpretation of metro tiles; Ornament tiles, a contemporary take on nostalgic decorative tiles; and Atria, pentagonal tiles with a mosaic effect. These products stand out through their patterns or shapes, and all can be combined with richly leafy tiles.
Kale's greatest motivation for exploring 'creativity yet to be discovered' comes from today's homeowners, who take an interest in their homes, know what they want and pursue it. So take an à la carte approach, listen to your inner voice and create your own style by choosing the flavours you want from Kale's boundless collections!
