Seamless access, inside to out

 This garden has been redesigned so it doesn’t just work better – it feels better for everyone who uses it.

Seamless access, inside to out

A key aim of this project was to make moving between the house and garden easy and stress-free.

• Step-free routes now link the main doors to the terrace and key areas of the garden. 
• Gentle gradients and smooth, stable surfaces mean a wheelchair can move comfortably without jolts or awkward manoeuvres.
• Door thresholds have been carefully detailed so you can roll straight out into the garden without worrying about steps, lips or trip hazards.
   

Designed around real life

This garden reflects a change in life circumstances, but it doesn’t feel like a compromise.

• The layout allows a wheelchair user to access the main seating areas, paths and focal points just as easily as everyone else.
• Turning circles and resting spots are built into the design, so movement feels natural, not forced.
• Routes are wide enough for company – you can move through the garden side by side with family, rather than alone.
   

A place to host and be together

Entertaining is now simple, not stressful.

• Family and friends can move freely from the kitchen or living space out onto the terrace and into the garden, without barriers.
• The main seating area is fully accessible, so no one is left at the doorway or stuck on a different level.
• There is space for outdoor dining and relaxed seating, creating a natural hub for gatherings, celebrations and quiet catch-ups.
   

Comfort, dignity and independence

The practical details have been handled quietly in the background, so the space feels warm and inviting, not clinical.

• Planting, lighting and materials have been chosen to create a homely, welcoming feel.
• Handrails, edges and transitions are designed to blend with the garden, offering support without shouting for attention.
• The layout gives the wheelchair user the freedom to move around independently, join conversations and choose where to sit – without always needing help.
   

Beautiful, functional, and future-ready

This garden doesn’t advertise its accessibility – it simply works.

• It remains a beautiful, characterful space that fits the family’s style and the house.
• At the same time, it quietly solves the day-to-day challenges of changing mobility and health needs.
   

The result is a truly inclusive garden: a space where life can go on outdoors, where visitors can be welcomed without limitations, and where joy, comfort and togetherness sit at the heart of every design decision.