Yes, there’s a clothing store which has that feature in dressing rooms—clear glsss that turns frosted when you are let in by a sales associate to try on garments.
I don’t know anyone who has this feature in a home. I’m really not looking to replace these windows or sliding doors at this time.
Look up Blindsgalore.com They’ve got tons of pictures with big patio doors and wide expanses (including pleated curtains). Prices look decent,
Thanks for all these tips.
For a long run of patio doors and windows, you should try to find one continuous rod that has enough intermediary holders. Position the holders between the windows/doors or in the middle of the patio doors. You want to make it so that the drapes/sheers can be pulled back and hanging between the windows and doors. It would look fabulous to have a long set of sheers/clean style drapes hanging between the openings. It’s OK if the rod has to end at the walls. Just don’t let the rods end inside the window… looks weird
For the other side of the room you could do a combination of sheers hanging on the sides of the windows and maybe a bottom up shade mounted inside the window box and the louver window boxes
"You want to make it so that the drapes/sheers can be pulled back "
LOL—I read that as “sheets” instead of “sheers” and thought “I know THAT look!”
There is pretty much 4” between door and window so I don’t think it make sense to have the curtains gather there.
We have lots of bugs and lizards and I would NOT want them to take up residence in the housing for the electronic roller shades. I can see how that might attract them—dark, enclosed space.
[quoye]Both walls have installed traverse rods. We also have a wooden valance with the traverse rod integrated over the picture window.
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Personally…I would suggest getting rid of the traverse rods.
Here’s something that hasn’t been mentioned, how about “Window Clings” ? You can find them at Home Depot and Lowes. They come in many different patterns , from Contemporary to Traditional. I have some Traditional Style ones in a guest bedroom and they give privacy as well as light to the room. When I tire of that pattern, I can always purchase another design to go onto the windows. Plus, they are very affordable and you can measure and fit the window yourself.
Yes, was very interested in them but had a long chat with the manufacturer. In glass that is more than a few decades old (like ours that is 60+ years old), you risk having the glass crack if you use window clings because the glass was made to different specs back then. 
Honeycomb shades work very well with siding doors! Unlike an above post’s statement. Hung from the top of the inset wall space. They go up above the opening so not in the way, get one panel per door panel and you can choose which to raise. Also can raise partially to block some sun but still see out.
Horizontal blinds are great for kitchens and bathrooms- can adjust so light deflected and also for some privacy. Plus- can easily sponge off any spatters (kitchen) and splashes won’t be a problem. Not good for room darkening.
I HATE plantation and other shutters that cover up parts of window glass even when fully open. Plus, they don’t do room darkening as well as cellular shades can.
OP- let us know your final decision. You can always add side panel drapes for decoration- those can be cheap and easily changed when the mood strikes. I have trimmed navy bedsheets for son’s bedroom as decoration- even I (hate to sew) can manage straight line stitching/hemming.
I can’t believe what decorators come up with. Fabric on the floor- too much trouble when vacuuming to get under them, rearrange them. Mega dust catchers as well.
Sheers are also not my thing- want an unobstructed view. But then, we have always had houses where the outside is worth seeing. I prefer to cover windows at night- dislike the blackness of uncovered ones, even if not a privacy concern.
The estimater/installer just left our house. He will be installing new drapes with custom hardware and removing our existing hardware. He and his wife made and installed drapes on a friend’s home. They look perfect and H chose the fabric he preferred.
The projected installation date is late May, early June. We are happy! The price is in the ballpark of the others for drapes with NO installation. This guy removes existing curtain and hardware AND installs his custom hardware. His wife sews the curtains.
Total price for everything is under $3000, which is fine with us.
That’s great! I’m glad you are happy. 
I used to live in Texas and had plantation shutters for every window. I miss them. They worked great at keeping the heat out. I also had a special screen put on the outside of my windows which really worked wonders at keeping the heat out of my master bedroom. It would take all night to cool the room down. However once I put the screens and shutters up, the room was always cool.
Now that I moved to Florida and have a similar master bedroom issue where it gets hot. I cannot remember the name of the special screen! Ugh!
Does anyone know what it’s called?
Thank you.
I second @MaterS recommendation to check out Houzz. You can get an idea of what options work with what decor.
I also agree that Smith and Noble is expensive and that their stuff is high quality and lasts. Forever. Which is good if your taste doesn’t change! (And if you have windows that are odd sizes or different sizes in the same room, their ability to make them custom is helpful beyond belief.)
@newjersey17, I had never heard of those screens and I live in hot south Florida, too. Your post got me to researching a little and it looks like you’re talking about solar screens. Here’s a website that describes what they are - https://www.efficientwindowcoverings.org/understanding-window-coverings/exterior-solar-screen.
Our master BR is always at least 5-10 degrees warmer than the rest of the house, especially in the late afternoon when the west sun hits it. I’m going to look into it - thanks!
Yes, they are solar screens. You see them a lot in Texas, especially in western facing windows. They work quite well. My next door neighbor has them on some kind of sensor; when it gets hot enough, they automatically descend. But you can buy them to attach semi permanently (they are removable just like regular window screens, but don’t go up and down during the day).
Thank you so much. They really do work! I’m definitely buying them again.
Solar screens sound very interesting. I plan to learn more about them also.