Whether it’s a safer driveway, an accessible garden, a bespoke garden room or an annexe for independent living, every project we undertake is designed around one simple idea:
Good design should make life easier.
Creating Outdoor Spaces Without Barriers
We believe everyone deserves to enjoy their home with comfort, confidence and independence.
Our Story
Built on Experience. Inspired by People.
The Accessible Living Company was created to bring together years of expertise in premium home improvements with a dedicated focus on accessible outdoor living.
As part of New Home Improvement Group, we’ve helped homeowners across the UK transform their properties with beautifully designed driveways, garden rooms and landscaping projects.
Along the way, we noticed something important.
More and more families were asking not just for attractive outdoor spaces, but for spaces that were easier to use, safer to navigate and designed around changing lifestyles.
- Some were adapting homes for ageing parents.
- Others were supporting children with additional needs.
- Some were disabled people looking to make their own spaces more accessible.
- Many were planning ahead, creating homes that would continue to work for them for years to come.
We realised there was an opportunity to do more than build beautiful spaces.
We could help create environments that support independence, improve wellbeing and make everyday life just that little bit easier.
That idea became The Accessible Living Company.
“Accessibility shouldn’t mean having to choose between a home that works for you and a home that feels like you. I’m excited to work with The Accessible Living Company to help make sure disabled people and their lived experience are part of the conversation from the very beginning. When accessibility and good design come together, we can create spaces that aren’t just practical, but beautiful, welcoming and genuinely designed around the people who use them.”
Nina Tame
Disabled content creator, disability advocate, speaker, and writer.
Accessibility Without Compromise
Beautiful Design Should Be for Everyone
For too long, accessible spaces have been associated with compromise.
- Functional instead of beautiful.
- Practical instead of welcoming.
- Clinical instead of homely.
We believe it doesn’t have to be that way.
Accessibility and exceptional design should go hand in hand.
Our aim is to create outdoor spaces that are elegant, practical and enjoyable—spaces that feel like a natural extension of your home, not an adaptation added as an afterthought.
Whether we’re installing a wheelchair-friendly pathway, designing a sensory garden or building a fully accessible annexe, every detail is carefully considered to balance functionality with style.
Because the best accessible spaces don’t stand out.
They simply work beautifully for everyone who uses them.
Our Philosophy
We Start With People, Not Products
No two clients are the same.
Every family, every organisation and every property has its own unique challenges and aspirations.
That’s why we don’t begin with catalogues or standard packages.
We begin with a conversation.
We take the time to understand:
- How you use your outdoor space.
- What barriers you currently face.
- What you’d like life to look like in the future.
- How we can create a solution that feels right for you.
Only then do we begin designing.
It’s an approach that ensures every project is genuinely tailored to the people who will use it every day.
More Than Accessibility
Designing for Better Living
Accessible design isn’t only for wheelchair users.
It’s about creating spaces that are easier, safer and more enjoyable for everyone.
A gently graded pathway makes life easier for someone pushing a pram.
A level entrance helps with shopping, bicycles and mobility aids alike.
Thoughtfully designed seating areas encourage families to spend more time together outdoors.
Sensory planting can benefit children, older adults and anyone looking for a calming environment.
Good design has a way of improving everyday life for everyone.
That’s the kind of design we believe in.
What We Do
We specialise in creating bespoke outdoor environments, including:
Who We Work With
We work for homeowners and families as well as professionals and institutions, but they all share one goal; creating environments that work better for the people who use them.
Whether you're planning a private home adaptation or a large-scale commercial project, we're here to help.
What our Customers Say...
Why Choose The Accessible Living Company?
When you choose The Accessible Living Company, you’re choosing more than a contractor.
You’re choosing a partner who understands that every decision we make has the potential to improve someone’s everyday life.
That’s a responsibility we take seriously.
From your first consultation to the final finishing touches, our focus is on creating an outdoor space that’s practical, beautiful and built around you.
We Listen
Every project starts with understanding the people who will use the space.
We Design Thoughtfully
Beautiful design should solve problems without drawing attention to them.
We Build With Pride
Quality craftsmanship is at the heart of every project.
We Work With Integrity
Honest advice, clear communication and dependable service are fundamental to the way we work.
We Think Long-Term
We create spaces that continue to support changing lifestyles for years to come.
Trusted Specialists
As part of the New Home Improvement Group, we’re backed by years of experience delivering premium outdoor living projects across the UK.
Designed for Independence
Good design removes barriers before they become problems.
Whether that’s creating step-free access, improving mobility around the garden or providing independent accommodation for a loved one, every project is designed to support greater confidence and freedom.
Because accessibility isn’t simply about complying with regulations.
It’s about creating spaces where people can live life more fully.
Our Process
A Simpler Way to Transform Your Outdoor Space
Step One – Let’s Talk
Tell us about your property, your lifestyle and what you’d like to achieve.
Step Two – Design
Our specialists create a bespoke proposal tailored to your needs.
Step Three – Build
Our experienced installation teams bring your project to life with minimal disruption.
Step Four – Enjoy
Enjoy a beautiful outdoor space designed around your life for years to come.
Our new Design Centre opens in October 2026
The showroom will provide a personalised design service where clients will explore large-scale samples, get inspiration and ideas, and choose concepts to develop together.
Designs are presented as 2D and 3D illustrations. In the near future, we will introduce a VR Show Stage, allowing virtual walkthroughs in real time.
Inspiration - Every project tells a different story.
Discover how we’ve helped homeowners, families, care providers and organisations create outdoor spaces that improve everyday living.
Creating a Fantastic New Garden for Helen & Douglas House, Oxford
Darren Field was called in to quote for a new garden for Helen & Douglas House Oxford, and it ended in a “DIY-SOS” style community…
Garden Chill-out Room, Bletchley
Sharon contacted us to design and build a private garden chill-out room for her grandson with Autism.
Accessible Resin Driveway and Porcelain Patio, Abingdon
Sarah wanted to transform her driveway and garden to create a safer, more practical and accessible space for herself and her disabled mother.
Limestone Patio with Accessible Ramp, Newbury
“Their attention to detail, superb craftsmanship on-site and great coordination with the electrical team, produced a patio that we are delighted with.”
Accessible Garden Room Clinic, Milton Keynes
“Darren and his team overcame these challenges with ease and my project was completed on time. I also used them for landscaping work and have…
Resin Bound Gravel Driveway and Wheelchair Accessible Ramp, Didcot
“I couldn’t criticise them in any way, it was like working with friends, really good.”
Accessible Resin Gravel Pathways, Royal Ballet School, Richmond
“The school is very pleased with the new pathways, and we’d like to thank the New Driveway Company for their careful and considerate work during…
Garden Room with Accessible Landscaping, Coventry
Building and landscaping an accessible, usable and comfortable garden space complete with Garden Room for wheelchair user Malcolm.
Wheelchair Access Ramp, Gerrard’s Cross
“They made the whole process very enjoyable. They were responsive and enjoyable to work with and most importantly, they delivered on time. I love the…
DIY SOS – Contributing an Accessibility Ramp to a Bracknell Project
New Driveway Company recently had the privilege of taking part in The BBC’s DIY SOS, contributing our labour and expertise towards the transformation of a…
Let’s Build Something That Makes Everyday Life Better
Whether you’re adapting your own home, supporting a loved one or creating inclusive spaces for an organisation, we’d love to hear your ideas.
Together, we’ll design an outdoor environment that’s welcoming, accessible and built to last.
The Accessible Living Promise
When you choose us:
- We listen before we design.
- We design around people, not products.
- We never compromise on quality.
- We create beautiful spaces that happen to be accessible.
- We build with care, professionalism and pride.
Articles & Advice
Articles, ideas and insights about creating homes and outdoor spaces that help people live independently, confidently and well.
Accessibility Is About More Than Getting Through the Door
Nina Tame discusses how thoughtful design can help you remain independent, comfortable and connected for longer.
Accessible Garden Rooms: Creating Flexible Spaces for Independent Living
How a thoughtfully designed outdoor room can support independence, wellbeing and changing needs.
Accessible Outdoor Living
Discover how accessible outdoor living can improve independence, wellbeing and quality of life through thoughtful design, inclusive landscaping and beautiful outdoor spaces.
Moving House or Adapting Your Home? Making the Right Choice
Understanding the options when your home no longer feels as easy to live in as it once did.
How to Design a Wheelchair-Friendly Garden
Creating outdoor spaces that are accessible, beautiful and enjoyable for everyone.
Designing a Wheelchair-Friendly Annexe: What to Consider
Creating comfortable, practical and independent living spaces designed around real needs.
How Garden Rooms Support Ageing Well at Home
Creating flexible spaces that help people remain independent, connected and comfortable.
The Benefits of Planning Ahead
Why thoughtful preparation can help protect independence, confidence and choice.
Accessible Annexes: Creating Independent Living Spaces at Home
How a thoughtfully designed annex can support independence, family connection and future flexibility.
Ageing Well at Home: Creating a Home That Supports Your Future
How thoughtful design can help you remain independent, comfortable and connected for longer.
Understanding the Purple Pound: Why Inclusive Design Matters
How accessible environments can create better experiences, stronger communities and new opportunities.
Inclusive Community Spaces: How Better Design Brings People Together
Creating welcoming environments where people of all ages and abilities can connect, participate and belong.
Future-Proofing Your Home: Planning for Changing Needs
Creating a home environment that continues to support independence, comfort and quality of life.
Creating Inclusive School Gardens: Supporting Learning, Play and Wellbeing
How accessible outdoor environments can help every student participate, explore and thrive.
Accessible Garden Ideas for Small Spaces
How thoughtful design can transform even modest outdoor areas into beautiful, usable gardens.
The Role of Technology in Creating Accessible Homes
How smart solutions can support independence, comfort and confidence at home.
Designing a Garden Room for Wellbeing
Creating calm, supportive spaces that help people relax, connect and thrive.
Creating a Multi-Generational Garden Space
How thoughtful outdoor design can help families stay connected while maintaining independence.
Creating a Low-Maintenance Accessible Garden
Designing outdoor spaces that are easier to manage while remaining beautiful and enjoyable.
Accessibility Checklist for Homes, Gardens and Buildings
A practical guide to identifying barriers and creating more inclusive environments.
Raised Beds: Making Gardening Easier for Everyone
How thoughtful planting design can help people continue enjoying the garden they love.
Wheelchair Accessible Gardens
Discover how thoughtful garden design can create beautiful, wheelchair-accessible outdoor spaces with level pathways, accessible planting, inclusive patios and step-free living.
The Benefits of Sensory Gardens: Creating Spaces for Wellbeing and Connection
How carefully designed outdoor environments can support learning, relaxation, confidence and inclusion.
Accessible Home Improvements: Small Changes That Make a Big Difference
Practical ideas for creating a safer, easier and more comfortable home environment.
Creating a Garden You Can Enjoy for Years to Come
How thoughtful garden design can support independence, wellbeing and a lifelong connection with nature.
Dementia-Friendly Gardens
Beautiful outdoor spaces designed to encourage confidence, connection and everyday enjoyment for people living with dementia and those who care for them.
Granny Annexes for Parents and Grandparents: Supporting Family Independence
Creating spaces where older family members can stay close while maintaining privacy, dignity and choice.
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