Love it! Thank you.

You can use what basically looks like contact paper (i.e. the stuff used to cover books in primary school) to make clear glass windows look frosted. Something like this from Bunnings: http://www.bunnings.com.au/handi-home-900mm-2m-plain-frosted-decorative-window-film_p3960052 However, you may want to talk to your builder first as they may be able to replace the glass in the front door for a decent price.

Is it for yourself or guests? If it is for yourself, I'd store the shoes nearby (i.e. in the laundry if that's near the front door) as that entry is stunning and I think any furniture would take away from its beautiful simplicity. If it's for guests, then I'd consider getting a small stool and basket / box for when guests come over. Something really simple, but convenient for them to remove their shoes and pop them in the basket / box until they leave.

:o) and that looks beautiful too. I love the combo of your tiles, the charcoal and red. It makes me smile that we all take an interest in each others projects. I wonder if it is a combo between wanting to help each other because we know how stressful renos can be, plus loving beautiful design, plus the "dream" factor...in that we think about what we would do in a similar situation.....Seeing the whole look now.....the colour I suggested wouldn't have worked anywhere near as well as what you decided on....Hehehe.