Did you dabble with some DIY during Lockdown? Create a new Man Cave, or an Outdoor Bar – or even a wee artists studio at the bottom of the garden? Ahead of Cuprinol opening entries for their 2021 Shed of The Year competition – time for a bit of inspiration from previous winners
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Tony - or should that be Emperor Tony - in front of his SHED OF THE YEAR 2007 - the first ever winner of the competition The Roman Temple is a Folly. All the best stately homes can look across their estate and see a temple in the distance. It's just that this one is a bit nearer to the house, that's all ! Photo: Cuprinol
. The Rugby Pub
Ah, remember when you could invite people over to your garden. The Rugby Pub won the competition in 2008 Designed and built by owner Tim ,with eight roof lights in octagonal roof, pair of double doors opening as one entrance in fine weather, 15' fully fitted bar with additional door behind and storage under including 3 fridges, blinds to windows and roof lights, ceiling fan, sink with cold running water, comfortably furnished with sea grass matting floor, Hammock. No phone, no TV ,no interruptions ,no shortage of liquid refreshment, no inclination to go any where else and no need to. Photo: comp
. Cuprinol Shed of the Year - 2012 - Woodhenge 2.jpg
This is Shed of the year 2012 - Woodhenge, built by John Plumridge The main feature is its unique shape. its a heart, and its in the heart of my garden. I was unsure of what category to list it in as it is quite unique - but its just a pub in my garden that's a shed. There is a beer bottle collection of Real Ales which is around 500 and counting, and around 110 ciders all on display. Photo: Cuprinol
. Cuprinol Shed of the Year - 2014
The Allotment Roof Shed is Shed of the year 2014, built by Joel Bird. What makes my shed most special is probably the roof. I was tight for space so rather than put a shed on an allotment, I put an allotment on my shed! I use the shed as my work space, the first half is for painting and art, the second half is a music practise room and studio. It's easy to access the roof, with a little staircase and I even have a tin bath up there for a Summer soak. It really is a true, working shed and a little mini countryside which keeps me sane in a city. Photo: Cuprinol
. Cuprinol Shed of the Year - 2009
This shed is Shed of the year 2009, built by Steven Harwood At 5 metres square,I designed it in my head and built it myself. Because it is on a very steep bank a platform was constructed on stilts first and then the cabin was built directly onto this. It incorporates a compost toilet room with hand washing facilities and boasts bunk beds, a woodburner and Sky TV. With a a wall of glass windows facing south, it makes the most of a fantastic view over the valley in which we live. A veranda in the front allows you to sit in the fresh air and take in the scenery and sound of local cows mooing. Photo: Cuprinol
. The Lady-Sarah Out of Worthing
Shed of the Year 2010 - The Lady Sarah Out of Worthing - built by Reg Miller My shed is a purpose built pirate's cabin built to look like the poop deck of a pirate ship moored at a Caribbean dock, complete with fully stocked koi carp pond and aviary - for those long hungry voyages! The inside of the shed is equipped with a full range of piratannical ephemera, including skulls, crossed bones (courtesy of a friendly butcher) and a dead man's chest. Outside the shed there is plenty of space for pirate roistering and carousing amongst the tropical plants and under the palm thatched lean-to. The front of the shed opens completely to make the most of the evening sun and provides a suitable location for card playing, rum drinking and bad behaviour of every kind. The large number of empty rum bottles doubling as candle sticks provides evidence of this. Photo: Anthony Upton
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Tony - or should that be Emperor Tony - in front of his SHED OF THE YEAR 2007 - the first ever winner of the competition The Roman Temple is a Folly. All the best stately homes can look across their estate and see a temple in the distance. It's just that this one is a bit nearer to the house, that's all ! Photo: Cuprinol
2. The Rugby Pub
Ah, remember when you could invite people over to your garden. The Rugby Pub won the competition in 2008 Designed and built by owner Tim ,with eight roof lights in octagonal roof, pair of double doors opening as one entrance in fine weather, 15' fully fitted bar with additional door behind and storage under including 3 fridges, blinds to windows and roof lights, ceiling fan, sink with cold running water, comfortably furnished with sea grass matting floor, Hammock. No phone, no TV ,no interruptions ,no shortage of liquid refreshment, no inclination to go any where else and no need to. Photo: comp
3. Cuprinol Shed of the Year - 2012 - Woodhenge 2.jpg
This is Shed of the year 2012 - Woodhenge, built by John Plumridge The main feature is its unique shape. its a heart, and its in the heart of my garden. I was unsure of what category to list it in as it is quite unique - but its just a pub in my garden that's a shed. There is a beer bottle collection of Real Ales which is around 500 and counting, and around 110 ciders all on display. Photo: Cuprinol
4. Cuprinol Shed of the Year - 2014
The Allotment Roof Shed is Shed of the year 2014, built by Joel Bird. What makes my shed most special is probably the roof. I was tight for space so rather than put a shed on an allotment, I put an allotment on my shed! I use the shed as my work space, the first half is for painting and art, the second half is a music practise room and studio. It's easy to access the roof, with a little staircase and I even have a tin bath up there for a Summer soak. It really is a true, working shed and a little mini countryside which keeps me sane in a city. Photo: Cuprinol