New home with no landscaping (with the exception of two small ornamental trees). We have laid out the following two designs and were going to get started on Plan 1 tomorrow. Now I'm having second thoughts and am thinking a more basic plan (like Plan 2) would be better. Thoughts?

We're looking at a red azalea, dwarf burning bush, red astilbe, flame grass (ornamental grass), torch lily and other misc. Right now, I'm just trying to confirm the shape we want. Any advice/thoughts?

Also, I've read that the narrowest part of a bed should be 4' wide - so the area along the walkway, should that be 4' out from the walkway?

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