Sound muffling

[trialia]

First post here :) w00t.

I just moved into my first ever flat of my own. I can hear my neighbours go up and down the stairs outside my front door - from my bedroom, if I leave my bedroom door open, even when the front door is closed. I've been thinking about the possibility of putting up a curtain over the door. But I have no idea where to begin with that. What measurements do I need, what fabric would be best, where could I get a curtain rail that I could fit above my door that would be easy to draw aside for someone who has trouble reaching above her head? If anyone here can help with any of that, it would be MUCH appreciated, thank you! (I'm in England - Manchester, if anyone needs to know for place-recommendations.)

Comments

[draigwen]

Not sure what the best material would be but I'd be inclined to just get a curtain wire and then get tab-top curtains to go on it - just for the simplicity.

Do you have a Dunelm nearby? If so, I'd definitely go there for curtains and rails. They have a great variety and are reasonably priced.

[trialia]

Thank you. Dunelm's a bit out of my price range though...