Before the word most commonly referred to a specific brand of e-readers, a nook was known simply as a recessed or hidden away space in homes that was known for its comfort, seclusion, and security. Whether your home's nook is used by your family for eating breakfast, reading a good book, or just kicking back and relaxing after a long day, it's important to make sure it is free from distractions, irritations, and annoyances—including temperature changes, outside noises, and unwanted light (or a lack thereof, depending on your preferences).

As with every room in your home, the lighting in your favorite nook can play a major role in how you feel when you enter that space. If the lighting is easily controlled at all times of day, you can easily feel energized and revitalized in the morning or relaxed and calm in the evening. The easiest way to accomplish that is by installing the right blinds or shades in your nook.

For a list of the perfect window treatments for the breakfast, reading, or relaxation nooks in your home, check out Blindster's recommendations below:

• 2" Deluxe Light Filtering Sheer Shades
  If you like natural lighting in your nook, you can't go wrong with our 2" Deluxe Light Filtering Sheer Shades. These shades block 99 percent of UV rays while also allowing ample amounts of beautiful, diffused light into your home, which means you can enjoy the sunlight in your nook for hours without worrying about the effects of prolonged sun exposure on your skin. These shades are also highly effective at protecting your privacy when closed.
   
• Deluxe Blackout Double Cellular Shades
  Does your nook face the bright sun in the morning or afternoon, making it hard to read or relax comfortably? Or does the area near your nook get too hot or too cold due to sunlight or drafts? Our Deluxe Blackout Double Cellular Shades are perfect for not only blocking out virtually all sunlight, glare, and UV rays from entering your home, but also for providing an extra layer of insulation between your windowpane and your nook during both the summer and winter.
   
• Deluxe Bamboo Woven Wood Shades
  If you're a fan of natural and eco-friendly décor, you can't go wrong by installing our Deluxe Bamboo Woven Wood Shades on the windows in your nook. Because they are manufactured using a collection of natural bamboo slats, grasses, and reeds, these bamboo shades bring a touch of the outdoors into your home and can make any space feel more comfortable and inviting—especially when paired with optional components like privacy liners or decorative edge banding.
   
• 2" Deluxe Wood Blinds
  When it comes to traditional and classic window treatments, it's tough to beat our 2" Deluxe Wood Blinds. These window coverings effortlessly match the décor, style, and ambience of any nook—be it a breakfast nook, a reading nook, or a nook devoted exclusively to R&R. As the name implies, these wood blinds include premium features to give you the best performance and durability possible. And because they're manufactured using high-quality wood, they can stand up to years of sunlight exposure without fading or warping.
   
• Cordless Light Filtering Top Down Bottom Up Cellular Shades
  Wish you could enjoy ample amounts of sunlight while reading, relaxing, or eating breakfast without experiencing harsh glare in your eyes? Blindster's Cordless Top Down Bottom Up Cellular Shades are the solution. Keep these shades closed at the bottom during hours of peak sunlight to keep the sun out of your eyes, but pull them down from the top to fill the rest of the room with beautiful natural lighting while also preserving your view of the outdoors. In addition to being extremely versatile from a light control standpoint, these shades are also highly effective at insulating your home and absorbing outside sounds, making it easy to relax and enjoy your leisure time.