Introducing ATS Tiles – The Perfect Summer Pairing with Timber Flooring
With summer just around the corner in New Zealand, there’s no better time to elevate your home’s interiors. ATS Design is proud to introduce our brand-new ATS Tiles collection, now available in 600×600mm and 1200×600mm sizes. Whether you’re refreshing a bathroom, designing an open-plan living space, or creating a seamless indoor–outdoor flow, our tiles are crafted to complement our premium timber, Timbertop, and herringbone flooring ranges beautifully.
At ATS Design, we supply and install our products across Auckland and Northland, ensuring your home is not only stylish but also functional and ready for summer living.
Why Tiles and Timber Work Perfectly Together.
Combining tiles with timber is one of the most sought-after design trends in modern homes. Instead of choosing one or the other, homeowners are blending both to create warm, luxurious, and highly practical spaces.
1. Visual Harmony and Flow.
Timber adds natural warmth and character to living spaces, lounges and bedrooms.
ATS Tiles offer a clean, modern contrast perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, entryways, outdoor areas, and high-traffic zones.
When combined correctly, tiles and timber create a cohesive and upscale look that feels custom-designed rather than standard.
2. Practicality Meets Style.
Tiles excel where water, sand or moisture is frequent — think kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, and patio areas, especially in coastal Northland homes or humid Auckland summers.
Timber provides comfort where you relax most, with its acoustic warmth underfoot and timeless appeal.
Together, they create a home that is practical for everyday life without sacrificing beauty.
3. Perfect for Open-Plan Living.
Modern homes in Auckland and Northland often feature large open spaces. Combining tiles and timber allows you to zone these areas naturally:
Timber in living/dining spaces → creates warmth and softness.
Tiles in kitchens and hallways → bring durability and ease of cleaning.
Smooth transitions between the two add a designer-level finish.
Why Summer Is the Best Time to Upgrade Your Flooring.
With longer days, warmer weather and increased indoor–outdoor living, summer is one of the best times to upgrade your flooring.
Tiles keep your home feeling cool and fresh during hot days.
Installation is faster in dry, warm conditions, helping adhesives cure better and reducing delays.
Families are entertaining more during summer — a great reason to refresh living areas, kitchens and outdoor spaces.
If you own holiday homes in Northland, now is the ideal time to update before peak use.
Why homeowners are choosing ATS Tiles:
Durability & scratch resistance – perfect for families and pets.
Easy to clean – ideal for sandy feet, wet swimsuits and everyday spills.
Natural stone-inspired finishes that pair beautifully with oak, walnut and grey-washed timber styles.
Designed to coordinate with ATS engineered timber and herringbone flooring for perfect transitions.
Designed for Auckland & Northland Living
Whether you live in the heart of Auckland or along the beaches of Northland, tile and timber combinations work beautifully for local lifestyles:
Auckland homes benefit from timeless indoor elegance with low-maintenance practicality.
Northland properties enjoy sand-resistant, moisture-proof tiles near entrances, kitchens, and outdoor pathways combined with warm timber interiors.
ATS Design provides full service — supply, delivery and professional installation — ensuring seamless results from start to finish.
Written by Ollie Duncan