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address: "Ardmore, Pennsylvania 19003, United States"
latitude: 40.002
longitude: -75.2966
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website: http://www.verticalsandhorizontals.net/
rating: 5
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# Verticals And Horizontals Inc

Original Houzz profile: [Verticals And Horizontals Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/verticals-and-horizontals-inc-pfvwus-pf~186055718)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Window Treatments
- **Location:** Ardmore, PA
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)

## About

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Verticals & Horizontals, Inc. was founded in 1987 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since then, the company has served thousands of clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York.  Its owner, Sam Richter, personally measures, sells, installs, and services blinds, shades, and top treatments.

One window at a time…we would be pleased to serve you and provide a free evaluation to further enhance the beauty and energy efficiency of your home. Our shop at home service makes it easy and convenient for you to see which window treatment fits your home and budget the best.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Verticals And Horizontals Inc |
| Address | Ardmore, Pennsylvania 19003, United States |
| Phone | (610) 715-8943 |
| Website | http://www.verticalsandhorizontals.net/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 4 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Verticals And Horizontals Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/verticals-and-horizontals-inc-pfvwus-pf~186055718)
- **Website:** http://www.verticalsandhorizontals.net/
- **Phone:** (610) 715-8943

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review**

### All 1 review

**★★★★★ — Robin K, Feb. 2018**

> Sam ordered and installed horizontals (honeycomb type shades) for my home, in Nassau County.  I couldn’t have asked for a more professional, beautiful job.  Sam put me at ease, helped me with color choices and configuration, and did a clean, even install.  I am happy with the quality of the product as well. Highly recommended.

## Selected projects

- [Blinds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blinds-pj-vj~1097688)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Shutters](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shutters-pj-vj~1097695)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Drapery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/drapery-pj-vj~1097692)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1

[See all 3 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/window-treatments/verticals-and-horizontals-inc-pfvwus-pf~186055718)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Need advice on curtains in master bedroom** *(in Design Dilemma)*

I have four windows in my master bedroom that i need advice on, how would you tackle these windows if they were in your home.

A: I would put Hunter Douglas Pirouettes in the Window.  They are beautiful and function as both a blind and a Roman shade.  Elegant and Simple. Hunter Douglas Pirouette

**Q: Need window treatment help** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Our home is a restored late 1800s carriage house.  It has loads of charm and plenty of quirks to work with, including the windows on the first floor which are not consistent. I don't have pictures so I'll try to describe the rooms as best I can.
When you enter the house, you enter into the living/family room.  The first floor has 10-ft ceilings and a 500 square foot living room. There are 4 windows in that room.  Two of the windows are to the left of the door, right next to each other and look out onto the front porch.  The other 2 windows are on one side of the room, within built-in bookshelves, divided into sets of three (built-in, window,built in, etc.).   Connecting the three built-ins is one long shelf that rests right above the window trim.  
To the right of the front door is the dining room, just a curved double archway (there is no entry hall to divide the rooms but it's clearly it's own room).  That room has 2 single, 36 inch windows, each one on a different wall. 
I can't decide what to do for window treatments.  For the living room I wanted to hang sheer curtains 4-6 inches above the window trim.  That easily would work on the windows facing the front of the house.  It does not work for the windows within the built-in book shelves.  We currently have blinds on all windows but I don't love them.  I've also considered shutters but I'm not sure that I want to spend that much money as we plan to sell the house in a couple of years and we've already invested some money into other areas of the home that needed the update more.  
Can I hang the curtains in the living room at different heights?  Treat them differently?  Should I treat the windows in the dining room differently because they are a completely different size and the room differentiation is clear?  
I apologize that this is such a long post.  Thank you for reading and for your feedback.

A: Sounds like a beautiful home with lots of charm.  You have lots of choices!  Screen shades, Honeycomb (especially top-down, bottom up) shades, Silouettes or Pirouettes.  So many choices - you are very fortunate!  You do not need to use the same style of treatment in every room.  May I suggest that you call a custom window treatment company to come to your home and provide expert advice?  Good luck.

**Q: Window treatments** *(in Design Dilemma)*

I'm a little stumped about window treatments in my kitchen. Still have a few more things to do in there but I want to start thinking ahead. The windows are the same size. But one of them is built kind of recessed(it's awful looking but I'm afraid of finding out the reason why they might have done that), so I was thinking since the windows already "built in" kind of, I could do a relaxed shade that fills in to the drywall so it wouldn't be so painfully obvious. Problem is, how do you make windows look like they go together when they have such fundamental differences like this? could you do a completely different style on the other window, or would you do a similar shade and just have it protrude a little bit as though it were builtin?

I put pics in the comments. I couldn't get them to load in the main thing.

A: Both treatments could have an outside mount (if you do not mind covering trim).  They should look the same if they are both in the kitchen (same room).  I suggest you call a custom window treatment professional and get a free estimate.  Good luck.

**Q: Window Dressing -- any ideas?!** *(in Design Dilemma)*

This first floor bathroom window needs some sort of dressing - blind? Curtain? Whatever is put there needs to provide privacy as this window looks onto the deck!  So if a blind or roman shade it would be down 24/7. It is a small bathroom recently redone with navy/white wallpaper and beadboard bottom. I'd love a plantation shutter but expensive and required molding won't fit. Any help??

A: One of our clients faced the same issue for the bathroom window.  She wanted shutters which would not fit with existing hardware.  The solution: faux wood blinds which are beautiful, perfect for wet areas, and economical.  Good luck.

**Q: Are drapes necessary on my windows? Do they add to the room?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Just painted my lr/dr a taupy grey, I have tried dark brown curtains. soft white linen with floral on bottom (finding it difficult to put pattern and art with these)and have tried with no drapes on dr (the only reason being the space between wall and drape and I can't move rod back any further. Does the dark brown give it a more defined look? Or shall I use dark for winter light for summer(again the cushion dilemma with the print)
suggestions or opinions are appreciated

A: Drapery is personal and a matter of individual taste.  May I suggest that you start with the window treatment (blind, shade, etc.) and live with it for a while to see if it is enough.  Good luck.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*