Nature-Inspired Family Retreat Crowned 2020 Shed of the Year

Following the Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition a few months ago, an overall winner has now been announced. This year’s top sheddie is officially Daniel Holloway, who won with his nature-inspired Bedouin Tree Shed in London, England.

The Bedouin Tree Shed was an eight-year labor of love for Holloway and has been constructed around two living trees in his garden. It actually began life as a conventional garden shed but was extended to create a sheltered space for a family barbecue and then grew and changed over the years to include multiple joined structures and three levels. It has also served as a retreat during England’s COVID-19 lockdown.

“When lockdown arrived, the shed really took on a life of its own, bringing us closer together as a family,” says Holloway, who has been awarded a £1,000 (roughly US$1,250) cash prize, a ceremonial plaque, and some of Cuprinol’s own DIY products. “Spending time in it taught us some valuable lessons about appreciating what is precious and provided solace for us all during those really uncertain weeks and months.

We whiled away many an hour in there listening to music, playing games and quietly reflecting. I’m delighted that it’s been crowned the Cuprinol Shed Of The Year 2020.”