An opera star’s studio, a Medieval role-playing lair and a mid-century ‘Modshed’ are among the extraordinary entries For Cuprinol Shed Of The Year 2022.
The entries revealed how the pandemic has changed the role of the garden shed and turned it into a space of creativity.
An opera star’s garden practice studio is among the creations vying for the title.
English National Opera baritone Alex Otterburn initially used the studio, in his Maida Vale garden, to rehearse during lockdown.
Constructed from high-performance insulated panels and clad in hard-wearing Kebony timber, the multi-function space is equal parts rehearsal studio, office and entertaining area.
It is joined by what its creator has dubbed a mid-century Modshed, inspired by the mid-century modern design movement.
Stephanie Antrobus, from Oldham, created her garden room as a deliberate refuge from today’s fast-paced lifestyle with all furniture and interior decor sourced from charity shops, antique shops and eBay.
Another entry, the Yawning Portal is an evocative fantasy lair inspired by Medieval England. Crammed with axes, swords, skulls and flagons of ale, it provides Wayne Haskett with a space to indulge his love of role-playing in his garden in Hednesford, Staffs.
Competition founder, Andrew Wilcox said: “The entries for this year’s Cuprinol Shed Of The Year really exemplify the very best of British creativity and eccentricity - from creating fantasy lands, to cool refuges from modern life and a musical haven in the back garden.”
Winners will be announced in August, with the overall champion awarded £1,000 prize money and £100 worth of Cuprinol products.
The closing date for the seven categories, including the new lockdown category, is on April 19.
