August 23rd 2023.
Archie Proudfoot from London was recently crowned the 2023 Cuprinol's Shed of the Year for his creation: The Frankenshed. His bright bolthole, which showcases his designs, beat 26 other finalists in the 'colourful' category.
Archie rebuilt the shed with recycled timber, old fence posts, and transformed it with multicoloured paint and quirky decor pieces. He was delighted to see the reaction to his shed, and was over the moon when it was crowned the overall winner.
For his prize, Archie will receive £1,500 in cash and £250 worth of Cuprinol products. The competition, which is in its 17th year, saw 200 entries from a wide variety of 'sheddies'. The judges had to narrow down the entries to 8 categories, with 3 or 4 submissions chosen from each category.
Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director and Colour Expert at Cuprinol, commented: “It’s wonderful to see such artistry and craftsmanship triumph in this 2023 Shed of the Year. The extraordinary mural work in the interior of Archie’s Frankenshed are such a unique expression of his individuality, skill, and love of colour.”
The other finalists also showcased some amazing and unique designs, such as Laura O'Mahony from Dorset's pink outbuilding, Dave Webber from Ulster's rainbow-themed shed, Charlotte Synge from Cambridgeshire's Head, Hearts and Hands Hut, Peter Lawson from Bristol's Japanese Tea Room, Rebecca Boulton from Norfolk's Small but Mighty shed, Sarah Allen from Kent's Number 82 greenhouse, Mary Fudge from Kent's Ethel shed, and Alex Dodman from Essex's A-frame Ski Chalet.
Seeing the reaction to the shed has been amazing and Archie is thrilled to have been crowned the 2023 Cuprinol's Shed of the Year. He hopes his creation will inspire others to bring their ideas to life and their sheds back from the dead.
Archie Proudfoot is the winner of Cuprinol's Shed of the Year 2023! His incredible creation, the 'Frankenshed', has taken the crown amidst a sea of outhouse enthusiasts across the country.
Archie, an artist and sign painter from London, is the proud creator of this stunning structure. What started as a simple attempt to save a rotting shed has now become an ode to his love for art and design.
The Frankenshed is a bright bolthole for Archie to escape and enjoy an afternoon sketching, writing, tinkering or potting plants for the garden. In order to bring it back to life, Archie used recycled timber and old fence posts, before transforming it with multicoloured paint and quirky decor pieces.
Archie's work has been highly praised by the judges and the general public, earning him the title for this year's competition. For his win, Archie is taking home £1,500 in cash and a range of Cuprinol products.
Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director and Colour Expert at Cuprinol, commented on Archie's masterpiece: 'It's wonderful to see such artistry and craftsmanship triumph in this 2023 Shed of the Year. The extraordinary mural work in the interior of Archie’s Frankenshed are such a unique expression of his individuality, skill, and love of colour. A true labour of love, Archie’s shed shows how it’s possible to bring anything back to life with a bucketful of passion and a lick or two of paint.'
Archie is thrilled to have won the competition and has been overwhelmed by the reaction of his shed.
This year's competition included 26 finalists across eight categories - from budget designs to natural havens that promote local wildlife or blend in seamlessly with the landscape. Two new categories were also added - Simple but Effective and Colourful.
The Colourful category winner was The Pamper Cabin from Dorset, a pink outbuilding used as a salon where clients can have beauty treatments in style. The Shed from Ulster saw Dave Webber go for a rainbow theme for his shed, while the Head, Hearts and Hands Hut from Cambridgeshire was built for the community, by the community.
In the Simple But Effective category, the winner was Number 82 from Kent, a greenhouse made from a skip's worth of recycled materials. The Tea House from Bristol, The Nott Shed from Oxfordshire, Small but Mighty from Norfolk, and My Little Slice of Heaven from West Yorkshire were also selected for the shortlist.
Finally, the Cabin/Summerhouse category was taken by A-frame Ski Chalet from Essex, with the Buckland Family Summerhouse from Aberdeenshire also receiving recognition.
It's been a wonderful year for shed enthusiasts, with Archie Proudfoot's Frankenshed taking the crown as the 2023 Shed of the Year. Congratulations to Archie and all the other finalists!
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