We were initially skeptical about frosting but I just put some on two-ish weeks ago and I'm actually pleasantly surprised at how much visibility we have looking out (we have a security door with privacy mesh so it's impossibly to see in now with the two). Tinting is so expensive We've had quotes done for the front bedroom & the back slider and it was waaaaay more than I thought it would be.
Your planter idea is a good one! That's going to look fantastic when you're all done!
What have you guys done with the back?