replacing sliding door for swing out/patio doors in basement

hello everyone,
We are finishing our basement, its a walk-in basement, the builder put in sliding doors, but I was thinking of replacing those with double-patio doors. I like the look of the "french" swing out doors, and wanted to get something more private, solid, no windows as the area near the doors will become a bedroom. This bedroom does have another window that doesnt face the sun, but a window nonetheless, its about 4x3 in size. I also wanted to get a better lock on the doors something more secure than the sliding doors for entry. My concern is: am I going to give up the lighting and regret the fact I dont have the option of opening the blinds if need be to let in more light, as the doors do face the sun in the morning just for the look, privacy and lock, or should I try and find,(and if you have suggestions, on locks for sliding doors,) I am considering that option too. and get vertical
blinds or something for that door. I guess what it comes down to is, do I keep the sliding doors for the light, being it a basement and that being the biggest entry light, (besides the smaller window) the other side of the basement has no windows. and
try to find, if there exists a more secure lock for sliding doors, like a deadbolt if I can install on sliding door, anyone know if thats possible? or go for the swing out look and get more privacy in the bedroom? not sure how much I would miss the light that the sliding doors bring. any suggestions?

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