I like the french doors and the balcony, although I'd prob do something to make it more noticeable. I love black w/the brick, and would love to see some cedar siding in place of that dark siding. Bring in some copper accents, (lights, railing),,beautiful.

Actually, doing some cedar shakes in place of your siding would look better.

if you kept the door, I'm sure you could do a type of obscure glass if privacy is really an issue.

if you did a window, you'll still have privacy concerns,,and of course replacing brick

I love how they did the copper overhang w/this window.

Call a window company they have window replacements to fit.

Thank you Beth for your input. I do love the pictures that you referenced! Replacing the siding is not an option for us as we recently had the siding painted. We had actually considered shakes but ultimately decided to have house finished with Rhinoshield...siding wraps around the side as well as the back. Would you recommend that we have the door clad in the bronze like the windows? We are thinking of a french door with panes that are 3/4 with of the way down so that we can incorporate a bench in front of the doors on the interior. Also with leaded glass. I was also considering window boxes under the top windows with ivy (so I could still open windows) to fill in some of the empty space under the windows. thoughts??... I'd love to replace the entry door as well but for now it stays so I'm trying to figure out the best finish or color for it as well. Maybe the shutters should be repainted too? Currently they are a very dark green/black. Thank you again!

Thank you again for the advice. I do like the dark doors. The current front door is actually painted a red color- hard to tell in the picture. I appreciate all the time you put into my dilemma!!!

Suzbauer , I love your French door with Juliette balcony . Definitely think that window boxes would enhance the proportions of the sided area , while giving such a pretty dimensional touch to the front of your hone . I , too, like everything Beth did . I like the black , but I also think a lighter color for contrast would help all the elements to show up better . Maybe a mid range taupe for the flower boxes , lower level shutters ( left and right of front door windows - the left one is kind of fading away ), the semi- circle paint above French door , the metal railing . Then you could do just the main entrance door and French door in glossy black .I think the lighter balcony railing would really pop against the backdrop of the black door . The shutters and window boxes would lend cohesion a in the matching taupe and pop better against the dark brick . —— I wish I could photoshop elements in like Bethdoes - so much better to visualize !!! Best of luck with your lovely home ,Suz .

Thank you! I like all the suggestions! I will be leaving the upper shutters however as removing them would create other issues with our siding finish. We recently had these windows replaced and the upper windows were half the size they currently are and looked way out of proportion. So if I were to change the shutter color it would have to work with the siding. I do like the black door but I'm a little concerned about a black door and the bronze/dark brown window cladding...but I am open to it :) . I want to add some tall planters I think on both sides of the front door as well to break up all of the brick. Appreciate the help!

I am not sure the leaded Windows really work with your lovely home. They have a much more Tudor or cottage feel, and you have a more contemporary home.

As far as French doors or windows, doesn't that really depend on the inside? Which would work better for that room?

Thanks Carol- All the windows were recently replaced so the only thing I would change out is the door. I really didn't mean an actual leaded glass door, just meant a door with some type of glass to obscure the view... On the inside, either a door or a window would work but I'm leaning towards the door. Thanks for commenting!