I would have the glass etched and forgo the curtains...........

Sheers are pretty traditional stretched tight straight up and down, or tied hourglass. I like them for privacy, but you can still see through them if you don't have a peephole.

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I would ditch the curtains for sure. I think they are a bit dated and you'll find you really enjoy the glass look more when they're gone.

Right. Because you want the street to have a full view of you when you come downstairs in a bathrobe for breakfast.

Do the straight up and down sheers. Hourglass leaves visible openings for someone coming up to the door into the central traffic way of your house.