A Custom Tudor Style Home: Classical Moulding Installed with Old-World Craftsmanship

Posted: Friday, 6 February 2026

Categories: KB Classical Moulding, Mouldings

Some homes are built quickly. Others are built thoughtfully.

This Tudor-inspired residence in the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts falls squarely into the second category. 1,500+ hours of installation and finish carpentry were captured and distilled into a 15-minute film, this project documents what happens when architecture, craftsmanship, and materials align around a shared respect for tradition.

Inspired by New England’s Tudor Heritage

Tudor-style homes gained popularity throughout New England in the 1920s and 1930s—an era when architectural detail mattered, proportions were deliberate, and interior trim told a story. This home honors that legacy while seamlessly incorporating modern amenities and conveniences expected in today’s custom residences.

The result is not a reproduction, but a modern interpretation of a classic Tudor home, where historical detail feels intentional, not decorative.

Capturing the Process—Not Just the Result

Unlike most projects that only show the finished product, this film documents the process itself. Filmed three times a week over two years, the footage captures the real work behind high-end interior trim:

  • Scribing and coping for perfect fits
  • Repeated sanding and surface preparation
  • Grinding, touch-ups, and detail refinement
  • Final painting and finishing that elevates every profile

This is the kind of craftsmanship that only reveals itself over time—and the kind that demands materials capable of keeping up.

 

 

 

 

Why Poplar Makes the Difference

Every moulding profile featured in this home is milled from poplar, sourced from Kuiken Brothers’ nationally recognized Classical Moulding Collection. Poplar has long been the gold standard for paint-grade classical trim due to its:

  • Smooth, consistent grain
  • Superior workability for coping and scribing
  • Excellent paint adhesion and finish quality
  • Dimensional stability compared to MDF or softwoods

These qualities aren’t theoretical—they’re proven on-site, day after day, in demanding installations like this one.

A True Collaboration

Projects of this caliber are never the result of one contributor alone. This home represents a collaboration among some of the most respected names in residential design and construction:

Each brought a shared commitment to quality, restraint, and authenticity—values that align perfectly with classical design.

Classical Moulding, Shipped Jobsite-Direct

Kuiken Brothers’ Classical Moulding Collection is nationally sought after for a reason. With historically informed profiles spanning multiple architectural styles, and the ability to ship jobsite-direct from our New Jersey and New York locations, builders and designers can execute high-level classical interiors without compromise.

This project is proof that classical design isn’t about nostalgia—it’s about longevity. When done right, classical moulding doesn’t make a home feel old. It makes it feel timeless.

Build with the Best—No Matter Where You Are

Whether you’re building or remodeling a home in Alpine, NJ, Boston, MA or Palm Beach, FL, Kuiken Brothers’ Classical moulding profiles are available for shipment nationwide. Our team is here to support you from design through delivery—ensuring your vision comes to life with precision, beauty, and timeless style.

Kuiken Brothers has a tremendous in-stock and ready to ship collection that can quickly transform your project into one with character and Classical style. Our very own Classical Moulding Collection was launched in 2010.

Kuiken Brothers’ profiles are categorized by architectural style (Early American, Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Colonial Revival, Traditional Revival, and Modern Craftsman) to show which crown, casing and base mouldings go together. In the past, coordinating design elements was difficult and time-consuming and many of these profiles were available only through custom production runs. Kuiken Brothers offers free moulding samples so potential buyers can match them to existing mouldings or see how they will actually look before installation. CAD files are offered on-line for architects and designers to incorporate detail to their blueprints.

To learn more or request a free catalog, visit www.kuikenbrothers.com/classical or call (201) 705-5375. You may also submit your project details through our website Contact Us Form and one of our building material specialists will schedule a call. We look forward to working with you on your next project!

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