As winter tightens its grip and energy costs remain a pressing concern for households across the UK, shoppers are turning to a simple and affordable solution to keep the cold at bay. A £12 draught excluder from homeware retailer Dunelm is being hailed by customers for its effectiveness in making homes feel significantly warmer.
Affordable Warmth for Winter
The product in question is the Catherine Lansfield Kingsley Matt Velvet Double Sided Draught Excluder. Priced at just £12, it is designed to slide neatly under doors, creating a seal that blocks out chilly draughts. The item is sold in six different colours, allowing it to blend with various home decors. Its product description highlights that it is crafted from soft-touch matt velvet and is designed in Great Britain, promising to trap warmth in while keeping cold and noise out.
This budget-friendly find is proving to be a popular alternative to more expensive options on the market. For instance, The White Company sells a sheepskin draught excluder for £75, while Argos offers a £10 Habitat alternative. Debenhams also has a reduced Catherine Lansfield option at £9.
Shopper Reactions and Reviews
The Dunelm draught excluder currently holds an average rating of four out of five stars, with a host of positive reviews underscoring its value. One satisfied customer was so impressed with the product's performance that they purchased four of them. They reported that the excluders have helped keep their home 'so much warmer', confirming the product's effectiveness in creating a snug seal around doors.
Another reviewer praised its smart appearance and double-sided design, noting it 'stays in place when the door is opened' and is 'perfect for use on an internal door'. They concluded it was an 'excellent value' purchase.
A Note on Sizing
While feedback is largely positive, some customers have raised an issue regarding the product's dimensions. Several reviews point out that the excluder is shorter than the 90cm length advertised on Dunelm's website. One customer measured the product at 76cm long, a difference of nearly six inches.
A reviewer with mixed feelings acknowledged that the 'material is good quality' and it 'does the job perfectly', but also cautioned others about the inaccurate length listing and noted that the excluder can move when the door is opened and closed.
Despite this sizing discrepancy, the overwhelming sentiment is that for £12, the velvet draught excluder from Dunelm is a useful and effective item for anyone looking to improve their home's warmth and potentially lower their energy bills this winter.
