Cuprinol Shed of the year 2025 Categories
*NEW FOR 2025* Eco Haven
Nature lovers - this one's for you. Introduced in 2025 as part of Cuprinol's collaboration with pollinator protection initiative, Bee1, Eco Haven sheds welcome, preserve and celebrate nature in all its glory. Sheds in this category should demonstrate use of sustainable techniques and materials, as well as the ways it goes above and beyond to support our buzzy and fuzzy friends outdoors.
Most Colourful Shed
Whether you have a technicolour treehouse, or a rainbow retreat, this category celebrates the very best in vibrant shed design. Entrants should showcase an eye-catching use of colour that is also considerate of the shed's purpose and surroundings.
Simple but Effective
At Cuprinol Shed of the Year, even the simplest sheds are given their flowers - the humble potting shed, or tool storage space, can be the foundation for any great outdoor retreat. This category welcomes understated sheds that serve their purpose perfectly, with a fabulous story to tell.
Budget
This category is for the savvy sheddies who have created their outdoor oases in wallet-friendly ways. Entrants should demonstrate how their sheds have been designed and built with affordability in mind, while still delivering on functionality and visual impact.
Unexpected/Unique
Whacky, weird and wonderful - we want to see them all! The Unexpected/Unique category calls for never-before-seen designs, innovative structures and creative use of colour to create a functional shed with incredible wow-factor.
Cabin or Summerhouse
This category is for those relaxation stations, those zoning-out zones, those places for you.
Cabins and summerhouses make for wonderful end-of-garden retreats for escaping the hustle and bustle and practicing what brings you joy - here, we want to see sheds that make ideal spaces to do just that.
Pub or Entertainment
This category welcomes all shed landlords and hosts with the most! Whether your shed serves the best pint in town, premieres the latest blockbusters - or entertains in a completely unique way - this category is for you. The more heartwarming stories behind the shed, the better.
Workshop/Studio
We're excited for the workspaces that inspire you, to inspire us. The workshop/studio category celebrates sheds specifically designed around you and your work, with careful consideration into how the design maximises your productivity.