Cuprinol's 19th annual Shed of the Year competition includes a new grand prize and a new category to enter
Entries for the Cuprinol Shed of the Year have been extended until May 31st(Image credit: Cuprinol)
The Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition is back for its 19th year, celebrating the UK's most creative and unique garden sheds.
The competition continues to grow, with a brand-new category and an exciting new partnership aimed at supporting sustainability and biodiversity.
So whether you have a grand garden storage facility or you believe you have the best plastic shed then enter today and you could win £1,750 worth of prizes.
What is Shed of the Year?
Shed of the Year is an annual competition in the UK that celebrates the best and most unique sheds across the country.
The competition is organised by Cuprinol and Wickes and winners will receive a cash prize as well as Cuprinol paints and stains products to enhance their sheds.
The Shed of the Year competition has become a popular event in the UK. Sheds of all shapes, sizes, and ideas from sheds with clock towers to solar panels for sheds being just some of the features included in previous entries.
The winner of the 2025 competition will receive:
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£1,000 cash prize
£250 worth of Cuprinol products
An exclusive ‘nature’s getaway experience’ worth up to £500
Competition categories for 2025
There are now eight categories you can enter for the Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition:
Eco Haven (NEW for 2025)
Most Colourful Shed
Simple but Effective
Budget
Unexpected/Unique
Cabin or Summerhouse
Pub or Entertainment
Workshop/Studio
How do I enter Shed of the Year?
This year, Cuprinol has extended the entry deadline for the competition until May 31, 2025. Sheddies now have more time to perfect their entries and showcase their outdoor creations.
The 2025 Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition is set to be the most exciting yet so don’t miss your chance to enter and celebrate the UK’s love for garden creativity!
Wayne Dawber was the Overall winner of Shed of the Year in 2024(Image credit: Cuprinol)
Last year’s winner, ‘Wrinkly, Rusty & Retro’, was an inspiring example of sustainability and creativity.
Owner Wayne Dawber repurposed corrugated metal from an old stable roof and incorporated vintage design elements to craft a shed full of personality and history.
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'The Frankenshed' was the Shed of the Year's overall winner in 2023(Image credit: Curpinol)
The shed was built using old recycled materials(Image credit: Cuprinol)
The murals inside the shed were described by judges as an "expression of his (Archie's) individuality, skill, and love of colour"(Image credit: Curpinol)
In 2023, ‘The Frankenshed’ by Archie Proudfoot took the crown. Built using recycled materials, the shed featured bold black exteriors and intricate murals inside, making it a true artistic masterpiece.
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2022's winner was this shed built from unwanted items(Image credit: Curpinol)
Cuprinol applauded her use of second hand materials for the build(Image credit: Curpinol)
"The Potting Shed" lives up to its name with a range of potted plants lying inside(Image credit: Cuprinol)
The 2022 winner showcases its modest features inside(Image credit: Cuprinol)
"The Potting Shed" also includes a toilet and separate side table(Image credit: Curpinol)
In 2022, ‘The Potting Shed’ by Kelly Haworth won the Budget category and became the overall champion.
Created for just £200, the shed was built using reclaimed doors, pallet wood and second-hand materials, proving that stunning sheds don’t need a large budget.
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"The Temple of Vaccina" provides a classic example for what Curpinol are looking at for this year's competition entries(Image credit: Cuprinol)
"The Hangar Hangout" was among a number of 2022 entries to Cuprinol's annual competition(Image credit: Cuprinol)
"Fairy Garden" was amongst last year's entries and shows an example of what kind of shed you can enter for 2023's Shed of the Year(Image credit: Curpinol)
One of last year's entries called "The Apothecary" showcases another example of the type of shed used to apply for Shed of the Year (Image credit: Cuprinol)
"The Boat House" gives further inspiration for ideas for those looking to apply for the Shed of the Year 2023(Image credit: Cuprinol)
"Jane's Folly" missed out on the Overall winner's prize last year(Image credit: Cuprinol)
There are eight categories for this year's Shed of the Year, whereas only six previously(Image credit: Cuprinol)
News Editor Joseph has previously written for Today’s Media and Chambers & Partners, focusing on news for conveyancers and industry professionals. Joseph has just started his own self build project, building his own home on his family’s farm with planning permission for a timber frame, three-bedroom house in a one-acre field. The foundation work has already begun and he hopes to have the home built in the next year. Prior to this he renovated his family's home as well as doing several DIY projects, including installing a shower, building sheds, and livestock fences and shelters for the farm’s animals. Outside of homebuilding, Joseph loves rugby and has written for Rugby World, the world’s largest rugby magazine.
