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Solar

Embracing solar energy is a game-changer for shed owners looking to enhance their outdoor lifestyle. With the growing emphasis on sustainability, harnessing the power of the sun can transform your shed into a versatile and eco-friendly space. Solar panels provide a reliable source of energy that can power lights, tools, and even small appliances, allowing you to enjoy your shed long after the sun goes down.

For garden enthusiasts, solar lighting can illuminate pathways and flower beds, creating a magical ambiance in the evenings. This not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your outdoor space but also increases safety, helping to prevent accidents in poorly lit areas. By integrating solar solutions into your shed, you can easily store and recharge garden tools, electric mowers, or power your irrigation system, making your gardening tasks more efficient.

Moreover, solar energy is a cost-effective option in the long run. While the initial investment in solar panels may seem daunting, the reduction in electricity bills and the potential for energy independence make it worthwhile. Shed owners can take pride in reducing their carbon footprint, aligning with eco-conscious practices that are increasingly important in today’s world.

Incorporating solar energy into your shed not only boosts its functionality but also enhances your overall outdoor experience. It empowers you to enjoy your garden and shed in a sustainable way, making it an essential consideration for any shed owner committed to an improved and eco-friendly lifestyle.

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  The Shed
The Shed
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The Shed

ShedType: Eco-Haven

Location: Garden

Owner: Jill Clark

County: Tyne and Wear

Year Entered: 2021

Features: Simply known as lsquoThe Shedrsquo this has come to play a key part in our lives ndash Jill Adam Archie and Lilly the dog Shaping the design has been our ecological commitment to reuse recycle repurpose and upcycle where possible... (More)
The TARDIS
The TARDIS
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The TARDIS

ShedType: Lockdown

Location: Garden

Owner: Sue james

County: Oxfordshire

Year Entered: 2021

Features: It's my garden tool shed, it was built to fit exactly in the space. I wanted a square based shed 4ft by 4ft, and we struggled to find any shed to buy that would fit. So we decided to build one ourselves, and the obvious thing was a TARDIS!... (More)
The Command Centre
The Command Centre
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The Command Centre

ShedType: Workshop/Studio

Location: Garden

Owner: Ellie-May Watkins

County: Ceredigion

Year Entered: 2021

Features: The Command Centre is My Dads workshop where he has an incredible ham radio set up, he has been chatting over the airways for decades but made it his mission to keep in contact with fellow radio amateurs specifically across lockdowns as this is a... (More)
The Banana Shed
The Banana Shed
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The Banana Shed

ShedType: Cabin/Summerhouse

Location: The shed is in my garden in Suffolk.

Owner: paul martin

County: Suffolk

Year Entered: 2021

Features: Concerned with the looming climate crisis and inspired by the book "How Bad are Bananas?", I set out to prove even exotic fruits can be produced off-grid in the UK in a Carbon Neutral way.... (More)
Bannsiders
Bannsiders
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Bannsiders

ShedType: Pub/Entertainment

Location: End of garden

Owner: Mike O'Grady

County: Surrey

Year Entered: 2021

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Office bar gym

Features: Office and shed with a TV to watch and draught beer to watch sports with (View Shed)
Xanders Lockdown Adventure Play Den
Xanders Lockdown Adventure Play Den
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Xanders Lockdown Adventure Play Den

ShedType: Unexpected/Unique

Location: Garden / yard

Owner: Richard Brigg

County: Lancashire

Year Entered: 2021

Features: Children's adventure play den for my now 7yr old boy. An Army base castle Fire Station play den to let the imagination roam free! Multi level with interactive play features.... (More)
Door open
Door open
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The loo

ShedType: Unexpected/Unique

Location: Field at the rear of house in Buckfastleigh

Owner: Simon Rines

County: Devon

Year Entered: 2021

Features: We recently bought a Shepherd's Hut for the small field behind our house in Devon. The house is rented out as we temporarily work away, but we love the area so much that we still wanted to come down and stay so although we had somewhere to sleep,... (More)
The Yoga Cabin
The Yoga Cabin
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The Yoga Cabin

ShedType: Workshop/Studio

Location: Down at the botton of the garden, amongst the birds and the bees

Owner: Geraint (Herby) Nicholas

County: Essex

Year Entered: 2021

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Features: Wholly bespoke designed and built by myself, with smart full colour ceiling and wall lighting, integrated wireless sound system. Smart floor and air heat source pumps for heating.... (More)
Front view
Front view
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Features: Role play (View Shed)
Shed
Shed
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Shed

ShedType: Workshop/Studio

Location: Lower Willingdon

Owner: Adrian Backshall

County: East Sussex

Year Entered: 2020

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Features: It is full of interesting old tools left to me by a 101 year old neighbour. It is a workshop, museum and meeting place. It has 3 car batterys and a solar panel, everything works off of 12 volts plus I have candle lanterns and paraffin lamps.... (More)
front , doors open
front , doors open
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My Shed

ShedType: Budget

Location: Bottom of garden

Owner: Christopher Atkin

County: Wiltshire

Year Entered: 2019

Features: The shed can change between mains electric or solar power which is stored in a two battery system . It has surround sound , hidden heaters and pull out table with custom shelving and dvd racks. (View Shed)
My playing guitar on top of my fold out beer terrace in Wales
My playing guitar on top of my fold out beer terrace in Wales
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The Lorry Life

ShedType: Unexpected/Unique

Location: Moveable

Owner: Tom Duckworth

County: Hampshire

Year Entered: 2019

Features: I live it in full time and is on a army lorry. I have a 4x4 shed. I purchased the lorry of eBay in 2016 two weeks after my 22 birthday. I moved into it about a year later having done all the work my self.... (More)
Our paradise from pallets
Our paradise from pallets
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Rodneys Retreat

ShedType: Cabin/Summerhouse

Location: Bottom of our garden

Owner: Jim and Zoey Sharman

County: Powys

Year Entered: 2018

Features: After building the summer house with my wife, my health has since deteriorated and my mobility is limited on good days. My wife carried on and moved the decking up to the summerhouse.... (More)
Outside
Outside
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Baby caravan shed

ShedType: Unexpected/Unique

Location: Garden

Owner: Mr Stuart Scott

County: Essex

Year Entered: 2018

Features: This is just a special place for my children and myself, I built it over the winter after my young boys asked me to build them a fun play house for the garden, I thought why not build it on a old trailer chassis so its not restricted to one... (More)
front
front
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Rendezvous

ShedType: Eco-Haven

Location: back garden

Owner: christopher Atkin

County: Wiltshire

Year Entered: 2018

Features: rendezvous is special because it is made from pallet wood , carcassing from a skip from a wood yard so it was recycled. The shed also has a 80w solar panel with control panel with two 50ah battery system so can be switched between mains or solar... (More)
view from garden
view from garden
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recycle shack

ShedType: Budget

Location: garden

Owner: james coxall

County: Suffolk

Year Entered: 2017

Features: It's a place to sit enjoy the garden, have dinner or drinks with friend and makes great storage for garden seats / benches children's toys in the winter. (View Shed)
Woodland Stargazer - Wee Tower
Woodland Stargazer - Wee Tower
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Woodland Stargazer - Wee Tower

ShedType: Eco-Haven

Location: in the Woolands next to Cottage, Ardgour

Owner: Annie

County: Highland

Year Entered: 2017

Features: Escape completely from the modern world..... That was my inspiration for the "wee tower" Sit back in the most comfortable recycled stag antler chairs, enjoy a cup of Tea brewed on the log burning stove and... (More)
The Sheep Shed
The Sheep Shed
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The Sheep Shed

ShedType: Eco-Haven

Location: Barley Field in Aberdeenshire, Scotland!

Owner: Jane Foad

County: Aberdeenshire

Year Entered: 2017

Features: The Sheep Shed is a romantic bolthole bothy for couples to get away from the stress of every day life There is a luxurious king size double bed on a mezzanine which has a star gazing window and benefits from fabulous views through the glass gable... (More)
Inside the Mermaid Cottage
Inside the Mermaid Cottage
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The Mermaid Cottage

ShedType: Unexpected/Unique

Location: on Angel Rock Ranch

Owner: KimAnna & Michael Cellura-Shields

County: Colorado

Year Entered: 2017

Features: Our Shed is Hand built out of recycled Bottles and standing dead cottonwood, it has a living roof. It is Totally solar and the water comes from a well. We live on our ranch in a beautiful old Caldera. We rent out the Mermaid Cottage via Airbnb (View Shed)
Entrance doors
Entrance doors
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The Pigsty

ShedType: Workshop/Studio

Location: Field, The Othona Community

Owner: Susanne Kelly

County: Essex

Year Entered: 2017

Features: The Pigsty  Bradwell on Sea, EssexThe project involved the conversion of a scrubby area on the grounds of the Othona Community, for the purpose of nature study.... (More)
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