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 or dark bronze incorporate warm light wood accents in the front door and columns to add warmth and organic texture the front facade should include a large double glass front entry door designed to be the focal point highlight clean lines minimalistic forms with painted brick and vertical smooth batten siding above the brick the roof should be black shingled landscaping should include white hydrangea bushes boxwood bushes some trees and a well manicured lawn