Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2025 Winner Announced!
We are thrilled to announce that this years winner of the 2025 Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition is Mike for his ingenious creation: 'The Tiny Workshop'.
A Shed That Proves Big Ideas Can Fit in Small Spaces
Mike's shed is a masterclass in space-saving design and craftsmanship. Built from two sets of heavy-duty steel shelving, bolted together and clad in wood, this compact marvel is painted in Cuprinol Garden Shades - Black Ash, with vibrant accents of Cuprinol Garden Shades Wild Thyme on the inside of the doors and pallet seating. Cuprinol Garden Shades Emerald Stone has also been used on the saw horse and ladder to add an extra pop of colour.
Clever Design Meets Creative Spirit
'The Tiny Workshop' features:
- Dual-opening doors that flap open at the top and bottom for flooring and rain protection.
- A smart overhanging green roof that stores garden tools and invites nature in.
- A multi-purpose interior that serves as a toolshed, workshop, storage space, and a peaceful retreat for summer evenings.
"We needed a good bit of storage for the garden necessities," Mike explains. "Off-the-shelf options would have taken up too much room so we went with a DIY design and build. I think 'The Tiny Workshop' has worked a treat."
Mike even designed custom brackets for old spanner handles using a 3D printer - a clever touch that hints at the shed's contents and adds a personal flair.
"The shed really is the gift that keeps on giving! I'm so happy the judges loved it too, and can't believe I actually won."
The Prize
As the 2025 winner, Mike receives:
An overnight nature getaway
£1,000 in cash
£250 worth of Cuprinol products
Marianne Shillingford, Creative and Colour Expert at Cuprinol, explains why Mike was top choice as Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2025 winner: "'The Tiny Workshop' is a testament to Mike's ingenious solutions-focused creativity. From impactful use of storage, to striking balance of colour, Mike's shed is a first-in-class example of industrial chic.
"Each hinge, handle and hanger are a marvel to look at and champion the very best of DIY genius."
Adding to the praise of 'The Tiny Workshop', founder and head judge of Cuprinol Shed of the Year, Andrew Wilcox, says: "In a difficult time of paying more and getting less, 'The Tiny Workshop' is a shining example of what can be achieved even in the most compact of spaces.
"This year's winner takes the competition back to its roots of championing the simple yet effective. Traditionally, sheds have just been seen as somewhere to store your tools, or perhaps somewhere to potter and play - 'The Tiny Workshop' takes this seemingly basic concept and turns into something so inspired but also still very practical, and truly nothing like we've seen before in this competition's history. I hope Mike can inspire sheddies for years to come, and to enter the 20th Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition in 2026."
Marianne Shillingford (Creative Director at Cuprinol), Mike Robinson, Andrew Wilcox (Head Judge)