Molly Cleary
Getting your home ready for winter? A door draft stopper is one of the most cost-effective buys to help insulate your home, ready for minus temperatures. Some might know this as a draft guard, a breeze blocker, or even a drafter, but either way it requires zero electricity to work its magic, and more often than not they are affordable and can last for years of use. They are especially great for anyone with a spare bedroom, too, which you might not be heating this winter due to expense. This way, you can keep the cold air confined to one space with ease.
For anyone who would rather not compromise on how their living room, entryway, bedroom – or wherever else that's draughty – looks, then you can browse stylish door draft stoppers from our favorite brands, just below. From neutral-style stoppers to festively decorated ones and even a luxury sheepskin pick, we're sure that you'll find one that works with your interior style. The 12 door draft stoppers below have been selected based on their quality, and price, whilst some have been featured due to their positive customer ratings.
If you're still feeling the cold afterward, then see all of the electric blankets that we've already reviewed, to keep you snug through the cold winter nights.
12 stylish door draft stoppers to warm your home
Material: Wool / Polyester / Ceramic beads
Length: 30" / 32" / 36"
+ 2 handles
+ Herringbone pattern
+ Machine washable
+ 4 colors
+ 3 lengths
Filled with weighted ceramic beads, this breeze blocker ticks all our boxes. It looks lovely, it has two handles for easy storing and it's machine washable. It's wrapped in a wool blend cover with a classic Herringbone pattern and it comes in a range of colors. Better yet, you can choose from three different lengths.
Material: Sheepskin / Polyester
Length: 35.4"
+ High quality
+ Handle
+ Super soft
- High price tag
Does it get any more luxurious than this sheepskin excluder from The White Company? Not only will it look the part, but it's super durable and soft, and it'll definitely keep those drafts out. It works well with neutral decor schemes, and a matching doorstop is available, too.
Material: Nylon / Foam
Length: 35"-36"
+ Under door
+ Covers both sides
+ Machine washable
+ Huge color range
+ Can be cut to length
Use this double-sided door draft stopper if your home is seriously drafty. It slides underneath your door so that both sides are shielded from cold air, meaning you needn't buy two door draft stoppers for one gappy door. It comes in several sizes and patterns to match your decor. It's even machine washable.
Material: Polyester / Velvet
Length: 36"
+ Super affordable
+ Velvet
+ Handle
+ Great for fall
Ring in the start of fall (and the fall weather) with this autumnal, draft guard from Bed, Bath & Beyond. It features a hanging handle so that it can dangle from your door handle, whilst it's wrapped in velvet and filled with polyester. Its cute pinsonic printing makes it look a lot more expensive than it is, and speaking of price it's only $6 right now!
Material: Cotton / Sand
Length: 36"
+ Festive
+ Filled with sand
- No hanging hook
We love a bit of festive home decor at Real Homes, which is why this plaid draft blocker caught our eye instantly. Bring the festivities indoors and keep the cold breeze outside as it's filled with sand for extra thermal protection. It works on any door, internal or external facing, and it'll be sure to add a pop of color to your rooms.
Material: Charcoal / Polyester
Length: 5.5"
+ Odour-repelling
+ 2 colors
+ Handle
This breeze blocker is the one for neutral homes, especially if you have a pet, too. Why? It doesn't just control cold air, but it can actually stop odors from wafting around your space, say from a kitchen to a living area. This is thanks to its bamboo charcoal filling that needs to be refreshed in the sun once a month. It's wrapped in a faux linen fabric to look the part, too.
Material: Polyester / Poly green
Length: 36"
+ Handle
+ Fleecey
+ Eco pick
+ 3 colors
If you are eco-conscious, then this is draft guard is filled with 100 percent poly green fill, which is made from recyclable items. It has a loop handle for easy storage and it's wrapped in a textured cover that comes in three shades of your choice. It features piped edging and is quite stylish, albeit a little plain.
Material: Wool / Poly fleece
Length: 31.5"
+ Tweed cover
+ Geometric design
- No handle
With poly fleece stuffing and a subtle design, this classic-looking breeze blocker is the pick you need in order to keep things nice and warm. It's wrapped in a tweed fabric and complete with a geometric pattern to ensure it's anything but plain, whilst it's most definitely fit for traditional-style homes and countryside houses.
Material: Silicone
Length: 37"
+ 2 pack
+ Can be cut to size
- Not the best looking
This door draught stopper uses adhesive to keep the heat in your room and banish dust and other unwanted things from entering, which is ideal. It's not soft or decorative like our other picks, but it does have the added bonus of keeping your room soundproofed, too. You also get two in one pack.
Material: Polyester/ Sand
Length: 36"
+ Handle
+ Lined with sand
+ Budget-friendly
This fleece material is a winner if you want to keep things as warm as possible in your home, and can help save you a few dollars when your energy bills come in. This one is triangle shaped so you can wedge it under a door nicely, and it's available in chocolate or tan color.
Material: Polyester
Length: 36"
+ Fun design
+ Weighted
- Might become a dog toy
- No handle
Add a canine sort of charm to your space with this dog draft door stopper, just be sure that your own canine doesn't get too excited about its presence. It's fun and super functional with a weighted bottom, though it doesn't have a handle.
Material: Polyester
Length: 36"
+ Hanger
+ Cute design
+ Lined with sand
+ Budget-friendly
Keep things nice and snug in winter with this plaid draft guard, which is stylish too. It can block lights, sounds, and smells from infiltrating your safe space. This fits standard-size doors and also has a handy loop so that you can keep it hooked onto your doors when it's not in use.
4 things to consider when buying a door draft stopper
Before clicking pay, here are a few things to think about:
1. Length
If your doors are wider than most, then be sure to choose something that is longer or even the same size width as your door. Avoid anything smaller as it'll defeat the object of having a draught excluder all in all.
2. Filling
The majority of door draft stoppers are filled with polyester. This makes it easy to open your door even when they are on the floor as they'll just move as you push the door open. If you want something heavier, then we've found a draught excluder that's filled with sand.
3. Cover
Since this will be on the floor in your home, it might be an idea to pick a door draft stopper that is washable, or easy to spot clean. Otherwise, going for a door draft stopper with a naturally-thermal cover, such as sheepskin, is also smart.
4. How many do you need?
If you've got several draughty doors in your home, then you might want to buy a pack of door draft stoppers to save money.
Where to buy a door draft stopper?
Still looking for the perfect door draft stopper to blend with your interior style? You can continue your search at the retailers below.
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