blinded by the choices

For the last month, I've been slowly trying to find some sort of window treatment for the patio doors off the dining area. Originally, I wasn't too concerned about this window/door since it wasn't a privacy issue.
However, we've come to realize that the dinner time sun makes it impossible to avoid any further. That, and the fact that I am pretty sure the sun is bleaching my cabinets!

Originally, when I had a company come out to do the blind measurements, I fell in love with the idea of a panel track. I also went gaga for this sheer floral fabric! It would have been perfect. Thank goodness it was pretty expensive - $800. So I opted out! I'm thankfull, cause in hindsight,it would have been to sheer!

I like the idea of it though, so I've been seriously contemplating ordering this one! Two issues with that though- one it's from sears who I said I'd never buy from again. Plus since it is a catalogue item, I'd be buying sight unseen. And I don't know if I wanna take a chance with that, since the color is "mushroom"... Another option we've been entertaining is verticals (which I hate) but I haven't found a color/fabric I love yet. I am thinking perhaps an ultra suede in bright white!
Lastly, the easiest and least appealing option- black-out lined drapes. These would be easy to install.I've also found a gorgeous pair of silk ones in a robin's egg-like blue at the Bay! What I don't like about it! They would either be open or closed... No happy medium like with a relative sheer...
Plus, would drapes really be the right look?

Any tips? My space is a mix of contemporary, with some eclectic and tradional thrown in!