While this design approach works in a large open plot, for a narrow space, too many different colors can prove jarring. Making the area feel mismatched and chaotic, it can visually reduce the space.

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A popular Gold Coast beach headland is to get a facelift - replicating stunning Noosa walking paths - as stunning new images ...