I need to replace my older steel front door: 6 panel, no windows, two full sidelights. The door opens to a farmer's porch and has western exposure. Lots of nice sunlight when just the storm door is closed. The door is just in front of the stairway and the upstairs bathroom is at the head of the stairs…( I know, don't ask…what was the builder/owner thinking when they did that). Built in 1995, cape style, two dormers, farmers porch…all overlooks open field and marsh view.

So I'd like more light around the front door and am thinking of an etched oval front door window, not leaded design. I am thinking of eliminating both sidelights, one side light or putting in 3/4 sidelights. My concern is three fold, 1) privacy( stairs&bath), 2) style of door with house 3)a lot of cold winter wind from the open field and marsh. Any thoughts??