render a modern elegant lakefront home exterior the overall color palette should feature off whites and soft greiges or tans for the main exterior surfaces to create a bright and airy feel windows should be black the roof should be gray shingled incorporate limestone columns the front facade should include a large double glass front entry door designed to be the focal point the garage door should be modern black with glass on the side the siding should be a balanced mix of light tan brick and smooth white lap siding highlight clean lines and minimalistic forms add landscaping with mature trees white hydrangea bushes and boxwoods