Shed of the Year 2012 - in pictures

John Dukes' shed is a replica of a Victorian signal box. It's used as an office and its owner says it's 'ideal for the purpose; light and airy, but warm enough to use throughout the year'. Photograph: Readersheds.co.uk

'Bostin Betty' is a bathing machine converted into a garden office. She was named in honour of the Queen in her diamond jubilee year. Photograph: Readersheds.co.uk

Security was the most important issue in the design stage of this contemporary shed, as its owner, Ray Bishop, uses it as an office. The long narrow windows let in lots of light and it has a solid ply fire door for extra security. Photograph: Readersheds.co.uk

Peter Ellis's shed is inspired by the artist Piet Mondrian and is made from 100% recyclable materials. Photograph: readersheds.co.uk

Colin Miles came up with the idea of this Chinese shed from his love of Chinese architecture. It has been painted in traditional Chinese colours and finished with gold leaf Chinese calligraphy saying: 'Justice for all the World' down the door and, 'Peace' - 'Love' - 'Harmony' - 'Compassion' down the side panels. Photograph: Readersheds.co.uk

This shed was designed by Dave Hepplewhite as a place to play for his children. Dave says: 'Under both ends are play houses in which they have toys and prams, and double as toy storage.' Photograph: Readersheds.co.uk

John Warnock's 'Sitooterie' is a perfect example of the make-do-and-mend philosophy - it has a front door with stained glass window, french doors, and a split top back door. Photograph: Readersheds.co.uk

Shed of the Year sponsors Cuprinol have also enlisted several 'celebrity sheddies' to create their own bespoke dens. Vic Reeves - who has five sheds in his own garden - took inspiration for his design from his favourite museum. Photograph: Newscast

Radio DJ Christian O’Connell’s 80s shed is on display at Yorkshire Sculpture Park and has been painted using Cuprinol Garden Shades Pink Honeysuckle. Photograph: Newscast

Author Joanne Harris's 'sky shed' is on display in Wales on the Lleyn Peninsula. Photograph: PR

Sarah Beeny’s Kings Head pub shed is on display in Rufford Park, Nottingham, and has been modelled on her local watering hole. Photograph: Newscast