Do a sheer roller shade and some white curtains on top. You need to do something about that window in the door lol way too much gleam. Maybe frost it

Also pull your rug in a bit ☺️

For the budget conscious, faux wood blinds are great. Most box stores carry the type that can be cut to desired width right at the store. Make sure you get a length that is the same or a little longer than your window. I picked up five 5' x '5 approximately for just over $200 a couple years ago.

How much privacy do you need?

As far as privacy, doesn’t need to be complete but also im in a city so don’t want people looking in constantly. I also workout in my living room lol.

Also if I do sheer white curtains, they should go a little above window and not directly over right ?

Yes. Higher than the window for sure.

I happen to like when it’s hidden by a molding. But that may not
Be in the budget and it’ll look fine without

I am a big fan of the faux wood blinds. I think they would brighten up the space and still allow you to have privacy.

IMO shutters are the last choice if you want to increase natural light. Wood blinds do the same they block light. I think the sun is quite bright there so you might need some UV protection so look at solar shades they allow the light in but not the UV they block heat and allow a view and daytime privacy . I usually mix them with drapes if nightime privacy is an issue.

Well I was thinking if I had wood blinds I would keep the slots open so will have privacy but let in light ? Right now I always have my shades closed because I don’t like having people looking in my living room. Do you think light shades would bring in more ?

Agree that white faux wood blinds would lighten and brighten. Allowing light in and when closed still show whiteness.