Side Light Window

I have never paid so much attention to houses as I have since we started building our own house. There are so many details that you don't realize go into the thought process. From the studs, down to the backsplash, everything is a decision. The builder had to adjust our front door and porch because of city requirements. That also meant that there is a side window next to the front door. Only on one side though. I know, the OCD in me is freaking out because it looks unbalanced and not symmetrical.

When we originally picked our floor plan we were told we could take this window out. Well turns out when push comes to shove we can NOT delete the side window. I guess I just don't like how everybody can see right into your house. Then there comes the whole issue of putting up a shutter on the small sidelight window. The space between the casing on the front door and where the casing for the shutter would be installed is small. I'm not sure how both would fit. I worry about the esthetics.

The front door we chose has three big windows at the top and is eight feet tall. So I don't think we need the extra light from the side light window. We are just stuck with it regardless of whether we want it or not. BUUUTTT later on down the road we could take it out and put in a larger (wider) door to replace the original door and side window. So for now, I am trying to embrace my one sidelight window. Any suggestions or advice about how you like your window(s) by the front door?

Three above photos found via pinterest.