When designer Steve Tiek set out to create a Tudor-inspired residence in Needham, Massachusetts, he envisioned a home that blended historic charm with refined, modern craftsmanship. The design called for steep rooflines, balanced symmetry, and interiors anchored by timeless architectural details. To bring this vision to life, Tiek partnered with Nick Schiffer and the team at NS Builders, whose expertise in managing complex, detail-driven projects made them the ideal choice.

Inside the home, NS Builders relied on Kuiken Brothers’ Classical Moulding Collection to deliver crisp, historically accurate trim details. The collection’s poplar profiles ensured consistency and stability across the project, giving the team confidence that every run—from baseboards to crowns—would align perfectly with Tiek’s intent. Poplar’s workability made it an excellent choice for intricate miters, coped corners, and long wall runs, while its smooth, paint-grade surface provided a flawless foundation for the home’s traditional finishes.

Executing this level of detail demanded both precision and coordination. NS Builders’ carpentry team carefully planned transitions, controlled reveals, and aligned moulding heights to maintain the scale and proportion that define Tudor interiors. With the support of Kuiken Brothers’ extensive in-stock inventory, the team could source every profile without delay, keeping the project on schedule. Kuiken Brothers ability to quickly pull these custom looking moulding profiles from their shelves and ship them directly to the jobsite allowed NS Builders the ability to overcome the typical logistical issues and delays with custom run moulding. The moulding profiles specified on this project are not only in-stock, they ship as full 16′ lengths void of defects and are primed on all four sides. The result is a home that feels timeless, where moulding elevates the interiors and quietly tie the architectural story together.

Why Poplar? Why Kuiken Brothers?

Poplar is the ideal species for paint-grade moulding in a luxury project of this caliber. Unlike MDF or finger-jointed pine, poplar offers:

• Crisp, sharp edges for detailed profiles
• Greater dimensional stability and impact resistance
• A smooth, blemish-free surface for superior paint adhesion

Above and beyond the basics of poplar, Kuiken Brothers stock poplar moulding collection also features:

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• In-stock, 16’ lengths
• Made in the USA. Milled from Appalachian Poplar, double primed and buffed.
• Stocked at four of our locations in NJ (Fair Lawn, Emerson, Succasunna, Newark)
• Every casing profile has a proportionately scaled 5-1/2” 4-1/2” and 3-1/2” replica, so you can use the larger casings for the first floor and then scale them down on the second floor, but keep the same style (and save your client some money)
• Every base moulding has a matching base cap so you can create custom height if our stock sizes do not work for you.
• We have classified each profile by architectural style, matching crown, casing, base and panel profiles to simplify the selection process. Six complete collections – Early American, Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Colonial Revival, Traditional Revival and Modern Craftsman. Download Architectural Style CAD Blocks
• Easier to work with than plaster and a fraction of the cost
• Natural looking, unlike foam and polymer based profiles
• Complimentary samples available
• Shipping Nationwide
• Custom Runs Available (lead times & minimum order quantities apply)
  • 17′ and 18′ length casings for taller doors and windows
  • Custom species available (Mahogany, Cherry, Oak, etc.)
  • Custom Milled Arches & Radius (Poplar (best) MDF (value option)
  • Flexible Moulding
  • PVC, Spanish Cedar for Exterior Applications

When paired with Kuiken Brothers’ in-stock inventory, historic accuracy, and detailed CAD files, it’s no surprise our moulding collections are trusted in some of the most prestigious homes across the country.

Build with the Best—No Matter Where You Are

Whether you’re building 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. We look forward to working with you on your next project!