Clean palette

A minimal range of surface materials and a frameless shower stall both contribute to this master bathroom's light, airy feel

A view of the bathrom featuring frameless glass architecture, bathroom, ceiling, daylighting, floor, flooring, hardwood, home, house, interior design, real estate, room, tile, wall, wood, wood flooring, brown, gray — A view of the bathrom featuring frameless glass shower, tiled flooring, dual semi-canitleved basins, stainless steel grohe shower/tap fittings

A view of the bathrom featuring frameless glass architecture, bathroom, ceiling, floor, flooring, interior design, plumbing fixture, room, tile, wall, gray, brown

View of the master bedroom and ensuite - architecture, ceiling, door, floor, house, interior design, room, wall, wood, brown

One way to maximize light flow and the sense of interior space is to employ design elements that you can literally look through and beyond.

In this seaside house, designed by architect Richard Szklarz, the traditional barriers between the master bedroom and bathroom were removed to create a flowing, resort-style suite.

A large, frameless glass shower stall borders the bedroom, enhancing the expansive look of the suite, and allowing plenty of natural light into both areas. A uniform material palette through both the bedroom and bathroom also furthers the sense of spaciousness.

"I chose a glass-faced cement render, with a steel trowel finish on the walls," says Szklarz. "This tough, water-resistant surface requires little upkeep."