The complete guide
Decorative draught excluders: making a practical item part of the room
Practical first, pretty second
A character draught excluder still has to seal. Check the length covers your door and the weight is enough to keep it in place.
Where it looks best
A grey dog suits a neutral hallway, a boot room or beside a pale front door. In a child's bedroom it also becomes a talking point.
Look after the fabric
Spot-clean with a damp cloth and keep it away from a radiator, which can dry the fabric. Because the filling is sand, avoid soaking the dog, and let any spot dry fully before you put it back at the door.
