First: there is no wrong answer
Wood tiles and ceramic tiles are both crafted to a high standard. The difference is not in quality, but in character. One is warm and organic, the other clear and Mediterranean. Which suits you better depends on where the Cube will stand, how you live and what you imagine for your home.
What makes wood tiles special
Stained pine carries the grain of the tree within it. No two tiles look exactly alike — that is intentional, not a flaw. The stain comes in 20 colours, from rich olive green to pastel pink. The colour depth is different from ceramic: softer, more organic, less defined.
Wood tiles suit rooms that are meant to breathe. Bedrooms, home offices, reading corners. Interior styles like Scandi or Japandi benefit from the natural counterpoint to smooth plaster and neutral walls.
- Natural grain — every tile a one-off
- 20 stain colours, warm and organic
- Ideal for: bedroom, home office, Scandi/Japandi style
- Care: oil twice yearly, sensitive to moisture
What makes ceramic tiles special
Glazed ceramics from Spain and Portugal arrive with a different energy. The colours are clearer, more luminous — a deep coral reads differently than a wood stain in the same colour. The surface is smooth, scratch-resistant and moisture-proof. That makes ceramic Cubes significantly easier to maintain.
Ceramic tiles are the right material for living rooms, entrance areas and rooms where a lot happens. Families with children or pets appreciate that a damp cloth is all it takes. And the entry prices are lower — the Cube 30 Ceramic starts at 195 €.
- Glazed ceramics from traditional EU workshops
- Luminous and defined — clear colour world
- Ideal for: living room, entrance area, family homes
- Care: minimal — wipe with a damp cloth
Who should choose what?
- You love natural materials → Wood tiles
- You want a low-maintenance solution → Ceramic tiles
- The Cube goes in the bedroom → Wood tiles
- Children or pets in the household → Ceramic tiles
- Budget under 250 € → Ceramic Cube 30 (195 €)
- You want an immediately available one-off → Wood on Etsy
- You love Mediterranean or clean aesthetics → Ceramic tiles
- Japandi, Scandi, organic style → Wood tiles
Can you combine both?
Absolutely. Some of my favourite living room situations come from deliberately combining both materials. A Cube 30 Wood in olive green next to a Cube 45 Ceramic in white — the contrast works because both pieces share the same Cube principle. The form connects, the material differentiates.
Conclusion
If you want warmth, naturalness and a true one-off: wood tiles. If you need robustness, luminous colours and minimal upkeep: ceramic tiles. And if you like both — then get both. There is no wrong decision when you know why you are making it.