Shed of the Year 2022 shortlist revealed
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Shed of the Year 2022 shortlist revealed
From home pubs to nature escapes, 21 unique garden sheds have been shortlisted in Cuprinol's Shed of the Year 2022 competition.
Whittled down from 260 entries are designs from amateur to veteran shed enthusiasts, showcasing exactly what is possible inside these often small garden structures.
Shed enthusiasts submitted their creations to one of seven categories:
- Budget
- Cabin/Summerhouse
- Lockdown
- Nature's Haven
- Pub/Entertainment
- Unexpected/Unique
- Workshop/Studio.
Three entrants from each category have been shortlisted, and are now in the running for £1,000 in prize money, a plaque, and £100 worth of Cuprinol products.
The annual shed competition is now in its 16th year. Head judge and founder of the competition, Andrew Wilcox, comments: 'These past years, more than ever, have shown just how much a role our gardens and sheds can play in our lives and the different ways they can be used. It's been great to see shed enthusiasts old and new come up with some truly fantastic ideas, which we hope will inspire the next generation of shed enthusiasts.'
Public voting for this year's competition is now open and will run until 15th July. To find out more about each finalist and cast a vote, please visit readersheds.co.uk.
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1) Perfectly Imperfect by Kate Seeger
BUDGET
This shed is a colourful space from which Kate hopes to run creative workshops for her community.
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2) The Dog by Julie Ward
BUDGET
Described as 'the perfect all round entertaining space', Julie uses this shed most weekends when the family come to visit.Courtesy of Cuprinol - 4/22
3) The Potting Shed by Kelly Haworth
BUDGET
A pastel-coloured shed inspired by Kelly's love of upcycling and repurposing, it's ready to be filled with plants for next year’s garden.Courtesy of Cuprinol - 5/22
4) Esme’s Hang Out by Sarah Anderson
CABIN/SUMMERHOUSE
A beautiful family spot designed for Sarah's daughter during lockdown.Courtesy of Cuprinol - 6/22
5) The Boat House by Angela Huggett
CABIN/SUMMERHOUSE
A shed which hopes to 'replicate that wonderful feeling that you get on holiday'. It'll be used as a crafting and exercise space – as well as an area for Angela’s two beagles to chill.
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6) The Apothecary Den by Rachel Carpenter
CABIN/SUMMERHOUSE
Featuring striking stained glass windows, Rachel said her proudest moment of the project was finalising the window design.
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7) The Haar Hut by Alan Bremner
LOCKDOWN
This shed incorporates chic design elements inspired by trips to Morocco and Bali, as well as Alan's wife's own artwork.
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8) The Cariad Wendy House by Rebecca Cariad
LOCKDOWN
A lockdown and maternity leave project, this shed is now used as a play space for Rebecca's son and daughter.
Courtesy of Cuprinol - 10/22
9) The Hangar Hangout by Mark Beresford
LOCKDOWN
This RAF-inspired shed was built from free and recycled materials.
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10) Mr G’s Extraordinary Eco Shed by Glenn Robert George
NATURE'S HAVEN
Using solely recycled materials, this eco shed is used as a social space for family and friends.
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11) Fairy Garden by Laura Montgomery
NATURE'S HAVEN
Built on her grandfather's farmland, Laura spent much of her time during lockdown working on the area to create what is now her place to escape.
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12) Ellie’s Rest by Simon Jones
NATURE'S HAVEN
Inspired by a love of the natural environment and a desire to spend more time in it, Simon built this shed at his spaniel's favourite spot – which has now become a family favourite for sunset picnics.
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13) Small Bar One by Dean Scoggins
PUB/ENTERTAINMENT
Dean's shed-come-pub is named after the bar chain where he and his wife met. He worked on the project with his father, who sadly passed away from Pancreatic Cancer in January. The pub now holds special memories of their time spent together.
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14) The Winchester by Andrew Tittensor
PUB/ENTERTAINMENT
Created using a wide variety of reclaimed materials, this shed is used as a space for gatherings with family and friends.
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15) Ted’s Ska Bar by Clare Davies
PUB/ENTERTAINMENT
Inspired by ska and trojan music, Clare says her proudest moment on the project was 'seeing [her] vision all coming together'.
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16) Jane’s Folly by Jane Dorner
UNEXPECTED/UNIQUE
Following the gothic theme of Jane’s garden and inspired by her passion for historic buildings, this shed encapsulates lots of references in miniature form.
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17) The Temple of Vaccina by The Jenner Trust
UNEXPECTED/UNIQUE
Open to visitors, this shed is a unique building telling the stories of people from around the world who are working to protect society from disease through vaccination – something that has become all the more poignant over these past few years.
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18) Goostrey’s World of Natural History Museum by Janet Raven
UNEXPECTED/UNIQUE
Developed at Goostrey Community Primary School in Cheshire, this shed offers unique learning opportunities for children, and an alternative space for learners who struggle to cope with large numbers of children at playtime.
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19) The Wood Art Workshop by Ali Hughson
WORKSHOP/STUDIO
Inspired by the work of J.R.R Tolkein, this shed is filled to the brim with tools for Ali's artwork.
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20) Ruth’s Workshop by Ruth Amos
WORKSHOP/STUDIO
Ruth created this shed out of a need for space to work from home for the YouTube channel she co-runs, Kids Invent Stuff, where she brings kids' invention ideas to life.
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21) Luna Blush Salon by Nicola Lewis
WORKSHOP/STUDIO
After closing her business of seven years, Nicola opened this salon to offer hair and beauty treatments from home, built using many reclaimed items.
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