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Shed of the Year 2015: Japanese tea house and art deco diner among this year's entrants

The cult competition is back for its ninth year - and some of this year's 'sheddies' are wackier than ever...

For most of us, the humble shed is where old lawnmowers and bikes gather dust.

But for some Brits, the garden outhouse takes pride of place - often in spectacular style.

These incredible outdoor creations are all contenders for 'Shed of the Year', the competition which is the highlight of the year for 'sheddies' nationwide.

Organisers want sheddies to get more creative than ever and enter their souped-up sheds for a chance to win £1,000.

Entries this year span from an incredible Japanese tea house to an art deco diner, equipped with a fully restored jukebox.

Formerly a wine keg, this garden shed is a unique hideaway for four. (http://www.readersheds.co.uk/)
Formerly a wine keg, this garden shed is a unique hideaway for four. (http://www.readersheds.co.uk/)


2014 Shed of the Year winner: Eco-shack with allotment roof by Joel Bird (Rex)
2014 Shed of the Year winner: Eco-shack with allotment roof by Joel Bird (Rex)


Last year’s winner, Joel Bird, created a solar-powered eco-shack built out of recycled material and an allotment on the roof.

The competition, sponsored by Cuprinol is accompanied by a ‘Shed'onomic’ report, which estimates that the back-garden fortress that we’ve grown to adore is worth over £8billion to the UK economy, with 21 million of us now owning one.

Welshman Andrew Wilcox ('Head sheddie'), launched the nationwide competition in 2007 to celebrate the best of British sheds.

SHED OF THE YEAR 2015: SEE THE SHORTLIST IN PICTURES


He said: ‘I’ve certainly seen a trend towards people viewing their garden shed as an extension of the home.

'We've had some brilliant winners over the past few years, from a Roman Temple shed and Pirate shed, to pub and music themed sheds. ‘

If you think your shed deserves the worthy title, make sure you enter via www.readersheds.co.uk from now until 7th April.

THE TOP FIVE MOST USELESS ITEMS KEPT IN SHEDS (ACCORDING TO CUPRINOL, SPONSORS OF SHED OF THE YEAR)

1

Old tools (77 per cent)

2

Rusty bikes (39 per cent)

3

Old house furniture (34 per cent)

4

Broken deck chairs (34 per cent)

5

Old sports gear (33 per cent)